Laura LOVES rainbows, Lizzy House fabrics, and low volume, so I used scraps to play with those ideas. I love how the Pearl Bracelet fabrics interact with each other (that placement was unplanned!). Then, I went to town with different colors of Aurifil thread to highlight the rainbow. I was afraid the thread would invite too deep of a contrast but I was thoroughly pleased with the results.
I love quilting organic/non-straight lines with my free motion foot. There are times when it makes sense to use a walking foot, but, if you've developed the control, an FMQ foot works especially well for small projects! P.S. can you find the bird in the above photo?
The back is a Lizzy House mashup. Laura should know that I REALLY appreciate her because I used a large scrap of the purple Natural History butterflies in my favorite colorway (predictable, right? Because purple). :)
The mug rug/mini quilt was begging to be reversible and I thought the rainbow threads would have a muddying effect on the back. I know most quilters match their top and bobbin threads, but I often don't. I took my time and the colors didn't show through. I also made sure my tension was juuuust right. Is it because I'm entirely self-taught that I just don't care about most of the "rules?" Do what makes sense for your project and don't worry about the quilt police!
Hopefully seeing a rainbow through the gloom (at least, that's what it's like here in NJ) will bring some color to your Monday!
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Aww this is the greatest mugrug for Laura! Great choice of fabrics, and I love the colored thread!
ReplyDeleteThere are rules? O.O I use whatever thread looks right, whether that is matching or not... and almost never cotton thread (take that quilt police!). It's my quilt, I can do what I want. :P
ReplyDeleteGreat mug rug for Laura!!!
How sweet! I love that you paid attention to that comment and made this so personalized for her!
ReplyDeleteLooks great, perfect gift.
ReplyDeleteSo cute and so perfect for Laura :)
ReplyDeleteNeat! I don't match my thread either :)
ReplyDeleteThere are rules? I am self taught too and just do whatever works for me and makes me happy. I love that it is reversible, very fun. x
ReplyDeleteA lovely use of scraps - love rainbows too - what a nice gift :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't find the bird! I love your mug rug for your friend! I rthink it is absolutely perfect. Quilt police be damned!
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful gift I'm sure your friend will be thrilled. Thank you for linking up to #scraptastictuesday
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