Monday, April 15, 2013

April Showers Mug Rug Blog Hop!!






I'm so glad I got to be apart of this super fun blog hop!! Thanks again to Madame Samm for inspiring us all to create!! Erin from Sew at Home Mummy is hosting all the creative fun!!

I wanted to create some spring inspired Mug Rugs. I loved this fabric with these beautifully colored floral seed packets.

I used a few pieces of my Homer Laughlin china that I was given after my fathers passing. It was given to my grandmother by my grandfathers parents at the birth of my father in 1947. I love the pretty pink flower pattern. My mother told me my grandmother had a pink decorated kitchen accessories and all. I even have matching table lamps. I wish I could have seen that!








Here are all of the other fun creative ladies posting today!! Go see all of their creations!!


TUESDAY, APRIL 16th





82 comments:

Judy B said...

Love your seed pack mug rugs! Beautiful china. Thank you for sharing.

Cathi said...

I love your mug rugs - so pretty! And beautiful with that lovely china!

Scrapatches said...

The seed packet fabric makes perfect little spring mug rugs! Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

Vickie said...

Your mug rugs are right up my alley ! I love flowers !

karamino said...

I love your mug rugs - you can feel spring) Thanks for sharing!

Sunshine Girl said...

Oooh I love those seed packets - so nice. Thanks for sharing.

Nati said...

What great fabric, lovely mug rugs, thanks for sharing!

Lavonna ZWB said...

Love the Mug Rugs! Thank you for sharing. :)

AnitaS said...

I love the bright colors from your mug rugs.

newsurfiegirl said...

What a nice collection of mug rugs! The fabric works brilliantly with your design. Thanks for sharing.

Pauline said...

I love your seed package fabric, it's so colorful, they make great mug rugs. Thanks for sharing!

eleni_s said...

i just love your mug rugs!! soo nice!!! and the china, i know exactly how you feel!! they are so pretty! and it is a shame, things are not made like that today! good work. lovely images! thanks for sharing!

charlotte said...

Great little use for that print. Looks lovely with the china.

Britt-Inger said...

The mug rugs with the seed packets prints are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing

Betsy said...

I love them. Perfect for spring.

Jeanie said...

Your seed packs topic is perfect for April....so cute!

Catherine said...

Beautiful mug rugs! Seed packets are a great theme. Your Homer Laughlin China is wonderful. I used to be a collector but ran out of room.

JoyceLM said...

Lovely pics - thanks for sharing.

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

Oh so very pretty.....really makes me think spring

Sparky said...

very dainty...goes perfectly with your fine china...

Elizabeth Coughlin said...

Those are so beautiful!

Quiltsmiles said...

What lovely "bright spots" you've created. Jane

Martina said...

Just beautiful!

Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures said...

As a gardener I really appreciate the seed packet designs, just beautiful!

Judy Cooper Textile Artist said...

The rugs are perfect partners for the china. Nice!

Dee said...

Your rugs make me long for Spring - not happening too fast in MN

Linda C said...

What a lovely family story behind the china. The seed packets add a wonderful pop of color to the morning cuppa. Well done!

Unknown said...

Nice job! Love your mug mats and the china

krislovesfabric said...

Oh, love that marigold one~

pinsandneedles said...

Those seed packet mug rugs are to cute! Thanks for sharing.

Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio said...

Cherry that's a great way to use those seed packet fabrics. They are so fun and colorful too.

Gwen said...

That seed packet fabric makes such great spring mug rugs--time to get planting!

Gina Loomis said...

Cherry, your mug rugs are beautiful and look great with the china! Thanks for sharing that story! Thanks for participating and inspiring us today!

Sowing Stitches said...

:) Your mug rugs are darling! Thanks for sharing the story about the china! It's the stories of families that bind generations forever.

apple blossom said...

creative thanks for sharing love your mug rugs

Tammy said...

What a beautiful set of mug rugs. And wonderful stories to go with your beautiful china.

Unknown said...

What a lovely use of the seed packets! Thanks for sharing your china with us, too, what a nice family story!

Patty said...

What fun mug rugs. I love the seed packet design, and now am wishing I had bought the fabric, but didn't know what to do with it.

HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'n said...

Cute seed packet fabrics. Love the simplicity of the blocks. Thanks for sharing.

Gill said...

I love your seed packet mug rugs!
Thank you for sharing!

Just Quilt It said...

These are lovely--no, elegant. I love the flower patterns, and your china is beautiful. What a family heirloom!

Joyce Carter said...

I love your mug rugs and the beautiful china. Great job! Thank you for sharing.

Catskill Quilter said...

Wonderful to have family heirlooms to enjoy, and your mug rugs look good with the china.

Gmama Jane said...

I adore the mug rugs and lovely china. I'm a china addict!!
Nice job
Gmama jane

Lou said...

Great idea!!! I immediately thought of the cats and snomwen fabrics I could use:)
Tahnks!

Patty said...

these look great coaster sized!

Snoodles said...

Beautiful mug rugs!

Julie said...

I love love love these. Hey, I really love them! Awesome job!

Linda said...

How pretty and appropriate for spring! I love the china too! I have several sets of Homer Laughlin that I bought at garage sales years ago. I love its delicate, vinatage look!
You did a great job!

Marcy said...

Great idea with the seed packets. Yes, it says spring.

Amy said...

What great little mug rugs! The fabric works perfectly with them. Nice work!!

Mrs.Pickles said...

very pretty!! Thanks for sharing

Newbie Jen said...

Ooh, I love the vintage feel of those!

Deb@asimplelifequilts said...

Your mug rugs are lovely as is the china!

BizyStitches said...

What a nice story. Love your idea for the mug rugs. Thanks for being part of the fun.

Patricia Lessell said...

Your mug rugs are very sweet thanks for sharing.

Susan said...

Love the dishes and your mug rugs. Thanks for sharing.

Janarama said...

Your seed packet mug rugs are perfect for this blog hop. I love them all.

Denise said...

What a great idea for your mug rugs! I have some similar fabric that I really didnt know what to do with and I think they would be cute coasters! Thank you for the inspiration!

DeAnna said...

The seed packet fabric is great. Love them all. Thanks for sharing.

Rugs and Pugs said...

What cheery mug rugs!
Hugs :)
Lauren

Pamela said...

It would be so much fun to have tea at that table. Thanks for the wonderful idea!

Simone said...

So Gorgeous; I love it. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful idea.

sandra said...

What a cute idea and they look lovely with the pretty china.

Emily C said...

Love the seed packets, they are so pretty and remind you of spring.

sandra said...

What a cute idea and they look lovely with the pretty china.

Cecilia said...

Very pretty1 Thank you for sharing.

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

Love it! Your mug rugs brought me a huge smile!

Quilter Kathy said...

These sure do make me think of spring!

LJ said...

Family heirlooms are the best; your china is lovely and what a sentiment! Love those rugs. Flower seed packets are so pretty and you have fabrics with the packets on them - marvelous!

Karen O said...

Cute seed packet mug rugs. What a great idea!

Janet said...

Love your seed packet mug rugs! Wonderful idea and fabric.

Rhonda said...

What a great way to show off such precious memories!! Love your colorful mug rugs.

Michelle said...

Love your mug rugs, the seed packet fabric is just wonderful!

Kathy H said...

Cute idea for seed packets on the mug rugs, and the china makes the setting look so pretty.

Scrapbook-ChickADoodle said...

Very pretty fabric. Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

Carol Swift said...

Cherry, Your seed mug rugs are beautiful...love them! That is great fabric.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

They really are precious, Cherry! Wonderful idea!

✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄ said...

Those are too cool Cherry! Thanks for participating with us!

Joanne said...

Oh my goodness. These are so much fun and bring back so many memories. Thanks for sharing them today.

MoeWest said...

The seed packets are really pretty and just the right size for a mug rug. Beautiful china!

Bente-I like to QuiltBlog said...

Wonderful mugrugs, so very cute!