Thursday, April 18, 2013

April Showers

Finally, today's my day! The last day of the April Showers blog hop. I'd like to thank Erin at Sew at Home Mummy for being a wonderful hostess for this hop. I'd also like to thank Madame Samm at Sew We Quilt for organizing these great blog hops.

I'm ashamed to say that it took me until the night before to get my mug rug ready for posting. I had the idea from the beginning but was just in a sewing rut. Couldn't drag myself out until the pressure was on. Guess I'm just a last minute girl. LOL

I totally went with the saying, "April showers bring May flowers."


My umbrella was drawn to size from several pictures of umbrellas. The pansies were designed by Sindy Rodenmayer from Fat Cat Patterns. She is a wonderful person and very generous with her designs. Of course, I went with pansies because my favorite color is purple and yellow is just so sunny. And I just loved the paisley fabric for the umbrella.

Hope that you've all enjoyed this blog hop. I know I sure did. Here are the links for the rest of today's hoppers. 

Thursday April 18
Merry Gay @ Merry Gay in Stitches
Mary @ Sew Maybe I Can
Joanne @ Everyone Deserves a Quilt
Linda @ Buzzing and Bumbling
Mary @ NeedledMom
Sherry @ Peanuts Patchwork
Fredrika @ Feltfree på Åsly 
Shauna @ Welcome to Shauna's World
Sharon @ Dancing thru Threads
Madame Samm @ !Sew WE Quilt!


The complete list of hoppers can be found here.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog!
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74 comments:

  1. Vroomans' QuiltsApril 18, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Very sweet - I love paisley prints. Thank you for sharing with us today.

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  2. MichelleApril 18, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Very pretty! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Judy BApril 18, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Beautiful mug rug, it shouts Spring! Thank you for sharing.

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  4. JoanneApril 18, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Your pansies are absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us today. I'm glad you finished in time. :-)

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  5. AmyApril 18, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    Cute mug rug! I love any spring flowers! Great finish!

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  6. Sunshine GirlApril 18, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Its lovely - nothing like a last minute panic to get the creative juices flowing is there! Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Lavonna ZWBApril 18, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    Lovely. Thank you for sharing with us. :)

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  8. AnitaSApril 18, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    Lovely spring mug rug.

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  9. Britt-IngerApril 18, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Your mug rug is so much spring. Thanks for sharing

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  10. charlotteApril 18, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Love the beautiful pansies and the purple umbrella. Nice job!

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  11. NatiApril 18, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Really cute and lovely colours! Thanks for sharing

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  12. CorinaApril 18, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    Lovely mugrug!

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  13. ThearicaApril 18, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Your mug rug is delightful! I love purple pansies!

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  14. FrederikaApril 18, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    What a nice mugrug. Its looking nice.
    Love it Thanks for sharing
    Frederika

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  15. Elizabeth CoughlinApril 18, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Very pretty, love the pansies.

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  16. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 18, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    just adorable!! I really love your flowers...pansies are delightful!!

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  17. JoyceLMApril 18, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Lovely mug rug - thanks for sharing.

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  18. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistApril 18, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Very nice mug rug! Pansies grow in my garden.

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  19. Leanne ParsonsApril 18, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Cute mug rug. I looked closely at your umbrella and realized I had the same fabric...I think there are even a few scraps still lying around. I love it too!

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  20. GillApril 18, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Pretty mug rug! I love the pansies!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  21. Linda CApril 18, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    This is lovely! I love the pansies as you have really captured their colors. I think a lot of us think we have more time to sew than we do and work best under pressure. You have a finish!

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  22. TammyApril 18, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    How pretty. I love pansies.....And your mug rug definitely screams spring to me.

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  23. SparkyApril 18, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    oh my how pretty....your pansies are perfectly real looking

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  24. Charlene SApril 18, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Simply too cute!

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  25. Sowing StitchesApril 18, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Sherry,
    It's a very small world! You live in Greensboro! We lived there for many years...now an easy drive away but we are 'shouting distance' neighbors! Wait, I'm getting distracted....back to the mug rugs.... The fabric you selected for the umbrella is wonderful! Who wouldn't welcome spring showers with such a cheerful umbrella! :) Perfect for singing in the rain!!! Thanks for sharing, Beulah

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  26. VickieApril 18, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Very pretty Sherry!

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  27. DeeApril 18, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Pansy's speak of spring - adorable.

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  28. MartinaApril 18, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Such a sweet april shower! Love it!

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  29. JeanieApril 18, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Glad you found your muse! This spring mug is delightful!

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  30. lauraluvsloonsApril 18, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Love the pansies. so cute.

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  31. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresApril 18, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    I see those pansies on my porch! Have you been peeking? Love the rug!

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  32. PattyApril 18, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    I like your pansies. Good job.

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  33. Joyce CarterApril 18, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Very cute mug rug.I Love the pansies. You did a great job. Thank you for sharing.

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  34. LindaApril 18, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    I'm so glad you finished and shared your beautiful mug with us! Great job!

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  35. krislovesfabricApril 18, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Love the fabric you chose for your umbrella!

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  36. GwenApril 18, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Such a lovely mug rug! And the pansies turned out so nice!

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  37. PaulineApril 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Lovely pansies (from a lovely designer!) I like your mug rug, it showers April shower bring flowers (why wait untill May ;-) )Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Needled MomApril 18, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Very cute. I love the pansies - some of my favorite flowers.

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  39. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioApril 18, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Sweet mug rug. I love seeing pansies this time of year.

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  40. Catskill QuilterApril 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Your mug rug is a great success! I am a 'last minute' quilter too.

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  41. Kathy HApril 18, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Great mug rug and I love those pansy faces.

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  42. JulieApril 18, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    really pretty and you can't go wrong with purple!

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  43. Newbie JenApril 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Wonderful mug rug. Your pansies are perfect.

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  44. BizyStitchesApril 18, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    You captured 'April' and I love the colors you used. Thanks for being in the blog hop. I too seem to be a last minute person.

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  45. eleni_sApril 18, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    such a great mug rug, nice combination of colours and fabrics, really pretty!! thank you for sharing!! have a great day!

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  46. CathiApril 18, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Your mug rug is beautiful! It definitely says April between the pansies and the umbrella. Gorgeous work!

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  47. LouApril 18, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Adorable mug rug!!!
    Great job!

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  48. apple blossomApril 18, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    thanks for sharing your mug rug nice work. love it

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  49. Quilter KathyApril 18, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Very pretty pansies...they say "spring" to me for sure!

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  50. Gina LoomisApril 18, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    I'm a last minute person too! Your mug rug is beautiful! Great job! Thanks for participating and inspiring us!

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  51. JanaramaApril 18, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Your mug rug is so very pretty. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  52. CeciliaApril 18, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Very pretty! Thanks for sharing.

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  53. CatherineApril 18, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    The pansies are so sweet. The matching umbrella is quite nice too. Wonderful!

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  54. Deb@asimplelifequiltsApril 18, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Ooh I love pansies... great design! Very happy.

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  55. DeAnna April 18, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Lovely mug rug. The colors are great. Thanks for sharing.

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  56. MarcyApril 18, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Of course. Pansies after April showers. Lovely!

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  57. SimoneApril 18, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Totally beautiful. I love the colors and your design worked wonderfully. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  58. SusanApril 18, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Love the pansies and umbrella. Thanks for sharing.

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  59. SusanApril 18, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Thanks for sharing your lovely mug rug.

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  60. MoeWestApril 18, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Nicely done! I love the colours and fabrics.

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  61. LJApril 18, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    The rug is adorable and I'd love to be walking in the rain with that gorgeous umbrella. The pansies are so life-like; they almost look like you just picked them. Excellent!

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  62. Emily CApril 18, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Very cute, love the colors!

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  63. Karen OApril 18, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Pansies are my favorite flower! Thank you for sharing your creation.

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  64. Just Quilt ItApril 19, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    So cute! I love the pansy pattern--lovely work.

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  65. MaraApril 19, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Loving the Paisly fabric you used for the umbrella, looks so very pretty.

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  66. UnknownApril 19, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Oh, I love pansies! Thanks for sharing!

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  67. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄April 19, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Beautiful! You really captured the essence of Spring, and you would never know it was last minute! Thanks for participating in the hop with us, I hope you had fun!

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  68. newsurfiegirlApril 20, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Beautiful! Love the bright colours you have used. Thanks for sharing.

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  69. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nApril 20, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    I love purple, too! Thanks for sharing such a fun project; it brought a smile to my face :)

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  70. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleApril 22, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Sweet mug rug. The pansies are very pretty. I like how you coordinated the umbrella fabric. Thanks for sharing.

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