Have you heard of Mug Rug Madness? Erin is near the end of hosting 10 days of mug rug tutorials by some really talented ladies, and at the end of the 10 days, she will be giving all ten of the mug rugs away! Make sure you go here to enter.
The mug rug that I created for Mug Rug Madness is this little guy, which I call "under the umbrella". How would you like to make your very own "under the umbrella"? Well let me show you how!!
What you will need:
- umbrella template
- scraps of fabric for umbrella pieces, floral background, and rain background (a piece about 11X9 will work)
- 6X8.5" fabric for backing
- binding
- embroidery thread for umbrella handle and rain quilting
Directions:
1. Pin each part of the umbrella to your desired fabric which is right side up. Cut out each template piece, leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance around each template.
2. Sew the umbrella pieces together.
(if you need help with sewing curved seams together, take a look at my tut here)
3. Choose your "under the umbrella" fabric and cut the top edge of it so it matches the curves of the lower edge of the umbrella.
4. Using a 1/4" seam, sew the lower edge of the umbrella to the "under the umbrella" fabric, making sure to stop and turn the piece when you come to the seams of the umbrella so you get nicer points.
5. Press, then trim away any excess.
6. Lay your umbrella piece on top of the rain fabric and cut around it with a rotary cutter.
7. Using a 1/4 inch seam, sew the umbrella piece to the rain fabric. This part isn't exact, but don't worry, it will all be ok in the end!
8. Trim the piece so it is 6X8.5
9. Make a quilt sandwich that consists of the backing, right side down, then batting, then the mug rug top, right side up, and hand quilt the rain and umbrella handle.
10. Bind your mug rug and you're done!
If you make an "under the umbrella" of your own, please do add your pics to the I made it! {from a sewtakeahike pattern} flickr group!
Have a great week, everyone and make sure you've entered the mug rug giveaway over at Erin's!!
~Penny
Thanks for showing us how to do it. Hope your day is filled with sunshine.
Posted by: Suzanne | 28 March 2011 at 06:43 AM
love this so much penny!!! my girls would love an umbrella like this. :)
Posted by: anna | 28 March 2011 at 07:50 AM
What a creative idea... love your mug rug... perfect for this time of the year too!
Posted by: ImperaMagna | 28 March 2011 at 12:02 PM
You are so clever. I would have never thought I could machine piece that underside of the umbrella line! (I still haven't tried, but you make me feel like I could totally do it!).
Posted by: krista - Poppyprint | 28 March 2011 at 02:18 PM
This is so cute. I've just got to try sewing those curved seams myself.
Posted by: Roxanne | 28 March 2011 at 02:33 PM
sweetest mug rug. ever.
x
Posted by: Nova | 28 March 2011 at 03:00 PM
Could not be cuter. Perfect fun for April showers.
Posted by: nanette | 28 March 2011 at 04:05 PM
Penny, you are so generous! Thank you! These have been on my mind. I suppose that I should make one or two...
Posted by: Dayna | 28 March 2011 at 04:29 PM
Such a cute little mug rug. Great tutorial and explanation too. Thank you so much.
Posted by: VickiT | 28 March 2011 at 04:30 PM
Thanks so much for the umbrella pattern. I love, love umbrellas. Your mug rug is very cute.
Posted by: Joanna | 28 March 2011 at 08:30 PM
Too cute - thanks for the tutorial, I love it!
Posted by: Allie | 28 March 2011 at 10:19 PM
Oh goodness! Adorable!! :)
Posted by: Eileen | 28 March 2011 at 11:29 PM
This mug rug is sweet! And thank you for the tutorial on curved seams- I need all the help I can get!
Posted by: Angie | 28 March 2011 at 11:35 PM
This mug rug is super cute - thanks for a great tutorial!
Posted by: Jacque Bruce | 29 March 2011 at 09:30 AM
Oh sew gorgeous!! love it! I would like to make this one with a combo for a doll quilt...thank you for both tutorials..x
Posted by: debra | 29 March 2011 at 02:46 PM
Sooooooooo cute! I love it. Thank you for a great tutorial.
Posted by: Robyn of Coffee and Cotton | 29 March 2011 at 03:46 PM
Have you seen your block by Lynne over at Lilys Quilts? It is aewsome!
Posted by: D Spack | 30 March 2011 at 01:41 PM
just in time for April, this is so cute I want to make one!
Posted by: allyson | 30 March 2011 at 04:32 PM
Love this! i could have used this umbrella today - and this awesome mat.
Posted by: larissa | 30 March 2011 at 08:07 PM
This is so sweet! I love that it's all sunshine blue skies and flowers under the umbrella!
Posted by: Amylouwho | 30 March 2011 at 09:33 PM
So cute! I love that the weather is different under the umbrella!
Posted by: Sheila | 31 March 2011 at 04:58 PM
thanks for the tutorial, Penny! i so need to make some umbrella blocks. they are achingly cute!!!
Posted by: amandajean | 01 April 2011 at 10:25 AM
Oh this is just too cute...Ihave printed it out and will be able to use it for a certain somebody...thank you
Posted by: Sharon Griffith | 02 April 2011 at 05:31 AM
Madness indeed! Love the designs!
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