Autumn Equinox Mug Rug Swap

[Puzzler]

I cut my backing an 1” larger than the front, two layers of thin batting the same size as the mug rug front and folded the backing over twice, mitring the corners and finishing it with a slipstitch. I am really impressed at the finished mats so far. As Wrenkins says, it’s a bit of fun among friends. 

[RJR_38]

I have received mine but have not opened it yet as a I thought we were waiting!   I will send mine out tomorrow or Tuesday to my recipient as it has a tiny bit of water to swim over 

[hernibs]

I posted mine on Saturday morning - it will still be in the postbox but will be collected tomorrow.

My recipient will get two.....both imperfect but it's a start for me.  I sent for the wrong wadding - low loft and now realise that it is too thick and is only fusible ( I think I have every kind of interlining stuff but not what I need, what's new?)  on one side - duh - so await the correct double sided fusible and hopefully the next one will be better.....however I mostly did enjoy making these except when I took a photo I realised they are anything but straight...there is more to this than meets the eye.  If you want to be picky take a photo - that'll show the faults up quick smart!

[Kitten]

Mine's all ready to post tomorrow. 
I the recipient isn't too unhappy with them (I also did two) as they're not perfect but hopefully still useful.

[Iminei]

@Kitten and anyone else who is mithering about this ..

Perfection isnt the Point!

The point is that someone somewhere has given up their time and effort to make you a lil something.

I know whenever I have received something handmade (and often out of the blue) the feeling I have had that someone made something just for me, is indescribable and it lasts ...

Every single day I see and use the thread catcher that our darling @QuiltySisty made for me and think there is at least one person out there cares. Every time I go into the front room and spy TSP bear and his buddy, I smile and think of our dear Vege .... Those feelings cant be bought in a shop and make my world at least just a lil bit better than before.

In all our swaps ... has anyone been less than delighted with what they have received ??? I think not.... You Girls are wonderous making machines, each with your own special skills.

[Iminei]

I've been to the Post office this morning! 

Attention MugRat Swappers ... Stand by your beds ... 

Incoming! 

[Lilian]

Snap @Iminei I walked the dog to the post office today  I sent it snail mail 

Not the dog, the parcel lol

[Celia]

Well two now done first one the centre bit is nicer but binding is a bit off the second is better made but more boring, just hope the recipient will  be happy, wish I had time to do better.

[wrenkins]

Posted mine yesterday afternoon! 

[fajita]

I got an @Iminei coaster delivered this morning. Thankyou!  What a clever girl you are.

[Lowena]

Posting mine tomorrow

[Lowena]

Today I received the most gorgeous mats from @Kitten
I will post pics soon. I am in awe of anyone who can manage to do neat and accurate machine applique and Kitten has really cracked it 
Thanks again Kitten and I promise the pics will be up today 

[Puzzler]

Mine’s been posted this morning.

[Sheilago]

Just received my mug rugs. Can’t believe my luck in being Imi’s swapee

They are gorgeous, as you’d all expect. I have a set of marble coasters on my coffee table, which are a bit of a liability with two toddler grandchildren! Imi’s will be a wonderful replacement. Will post pictures once we all decide to do it. Thank you, Imi!

[Iminei]

Yes lets wait until Sunday to post pics ...  everybody's should have arrived by then

What do you think Girls ???