tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post2260024907053910414..comments2024-03-07T04:18:44.490-06:00Comments on Carried Away Quilting: Cross stitch: getting started with a mug rugCarried Away Quiltinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-88591862376866753862020-06-17T21:58:07.640-05:002020-06-17T21:58:07.640-05:00Is there a pattern for this oh so beautiful mug ru...Is there a pattern for this oh so beautiful mug rug? I'm new to sewing and would love to have something to follow 😊Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550908756442756431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-21060662409857201442020-05-08T23:21:47.098-05:002020-05-08T23:21:47.098-05:00It should be noted that whilst ordering papers for...It should be noted that whilst ordering papers for sale at paper writing service, you can get unkind attitude. In case you feel that the bureau is trying to cheat you, don't buy term paper from it. <a href="https://olleebee.com/collections/color-changing-mugs" rel="nofollow">unique coffee mugs</a>Charlesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773516967845965767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-46128536063077378732020-04-13T04:10:36.537-05:002020-04-13T04:10:36.537-05:00This mug rug is just breathtaking! The colors are ...This mug rug is just breathtaking! The colors are exactly my favorite color scheme, pine trees are my thing, and I love cross-stitching on linen because the finished product is always so satisfying. Is there a pattern for this little mug rug?<br /><a href="https://www.diyouqhn.com" rel="nofollow">pillow covers farmhouse</a><br /><a href="https://www.diybueol.com" rel="nofollow">personalized christmas gifts</a><br />customized gifts for himhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10718910464194347708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-12411490449723319722020-02-14T19:28:55.766-06:002020-02-14T19:28:55.766-06:00This mug rug is just breathtaking! The colors are ...This mug rug is just breathtaking! The colors are exactly my favorite color scheme, pine trees are my thing, and I love cross-stitching on linen because the finished product is always so satisfying. Is there a pattern for this little mug rug?Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04690186826849306107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-45777367356267857992020-01-20T12:25:19.536-06:002020-01-20T12:25:19.536-06:00Thanks so much Helen! I have heard of Pat's t...Thanks so much Helen! I have heard of Pat's too . . . can't remember where, but someone mentioned it as a favorite! I'll hang onto that bit of advice!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-41519215271115110992020-01-20T12:24:17.544-06:002020-01-20T12:24:17.544-06:00Thanks so much! I think you are right. I was sti...Thanks so much! I think you are right. I was stitching last night and it was becoming more automatic. Whew! Oh yes, Lori has some darling patterns!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-65804126489539696842020-01-20T12:23:25.097-06:002020-01-20T12:23:25.097-06:00Thanks so much Marianne! Linen has such a beautif...Thanks so much Marianne! Linen has such a beautiful look, that I just didn't want to give up on it, even though I struggled a bit at first!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-69077483669415400552020-01-20T12:22:51.875-06:002020-01-20T12:22:51.875-06:00Our old eyes!! It sure can be a challenge! I thi...Our old eyes!! It sure can be a challenge! I think you would like the magnifier!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-78397405928171138322020-01-18T23:43:51.814-06:002020-01-18T23:43:51.814-06:00It looks great!! I love the little trees, and I l...It looks great!! I love the little trees, and I love how you finished it into the mug rug: the fabric you used is so perfect! And I've found a brand of needle that is wonderful: It's called Pat's favorite needles. I've used them through several projects this year and they don't irritate my skin, and they haven't tarnished or bent. Here is a Cross-stitch site that sells them, and many, many cross stitch patterns and threads. Enjoy! https://threadsentwined.com/Helen Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11262129294254896564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-65705771826742654952020-01-18T20:53:40.377-06:002020-01-18T20:53:40.377-06:00Taunja, your mat turned out beautifully!!! As i wa...Taunja, your mat turned out beautifully!!! As i was reading, i was remembering all those same struggles with my early pieces. They are now fond memories, not sure i felt that way at the time 😊 i can tell you, that the automatic way you cross will come with time. I have picked up a couple of Lori Holt's patterns to do some new cross stitching. Thanks for sharing such a sweet project. Well done!!ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402747414309388241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-27908710903207382202020-01-18T14:44:01.386-06:002020-01-18T14:44:01.386-06:00It's been almost 30 years since I did any cros...It's been almost 30 years since I did any cross stitch. And I used a lighted magnifying lamp back then. I worked only with linen making sampler reproductions. <br />Your mug rug turned out cute! Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299547549826884460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-25455729869147296852020-01-18T12:02:12.978-06:002020-01-18T12:02:12.978-06:00I just picked up cross stitch after a long absence...I just picked up cross stitch after a long absence, too! Yes, the old eyes aren't what they used to be. I have a light without magnifier, but I need to watch for a sale!ytsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14373754376231819884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-69895616539488334542020-01-18T10:42:38.828-06:002020-01-18T10:42:38.828-06:00Thanks Shelley! I saw online that there are also ...Thanks Shelley! I saw online that there are also magnifiers with lights that hang around your neck, but I don't even like wearing heavy necklaces, so I didn't think that would be for me. The lamp was pricey, but when I found the store carrying it half off, I took the plunge. I hope it works well for you too! I'm thinking my husband and I will likely find it useful just to have in the house when needing to fix something tiny! Have a great weekend!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-58593654469485666042020-01-18T10:40:47.033-06:002020-01-18T10:40:47.033-06:00Thanks for both of your comments Sigi! I was actu...Thanks for both of your comments Sigi! I was actually dismayed at how my eyes struggled with the linen at first. I mean, obviously I knew they were "aging" just during every day use that's obvious, but the degree to which I could pick out those little holes was a BUMMER! I about gave up, but then took a leap and invested in that lamp. Had it not been on sale, I don't know if I would have. I do know that i can only stitch maybe 30 minutes an evening. But that's okay. No rush! I hope you are having a nice winter weekend. We are in a blizzard here. Tons of new snow, frigid temps and 30 MPH winds. Oddly, the sun still peaks out now and then. Anyway, thanks again for always stopping in! :) :)Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-62985775487114907782020-01-18T10:37:50.748-06:002020-01-18T10:37:50.748-06:00Thanks so much! I have it sitting on my sewing ta...Thanks so much! I have it sitting on my sewing table/desk and it does make me happy, which all of our makes should do, right/ Have a great weekend!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-41640947665193082612020-01-18T10:37:13.806-06:002020-01-18T10:37:13.806-06:00Hi Lori! It's kind of comforting to me to hea...Hi Lori! It's kind of comforting to me to hear you share a similar story. :) And now today you are like me I'm assuming . . . all hunkered in due to the snowstorm. A good day to stitch or sew!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-78785142579475124532020-01-18T10:31:39.744-06:002020-01-18T10:31:39.744-06:00Loved your finished project! What a great way to u...Loved your finished project! What a great way to use small cross stitch patterns. I too have been doing more cross stitch lately and find the small work becoming more difficult. Thanks for recommending this lamp. I have been thinking that it might be what I need and your post has confirmed that.Shelley Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12355180625809492520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-2209460009228251622020-01-18T08:13:02.228-06:002020-01-18T08:13:02.228-06:00Your mug rug is adorable - almost too pretty to us...Your mug rug is adorable - almost too pretty to use. The Harvest Road fabric is just perfect for it. Love it!Little Quiltsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12554544123244945135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-89238770153295214102020-01-18T08:10:37.300-06:002020-01-18T08:10:37.300-06:00Thank you for this post Taunja! I used to love emb...Thank you for this post Taunja! I used to love embroidery and cross-stitching so very much, but then my eyes became weaker, and it became a real struggle to see such fine projects. I did finish one of Lori Holt's cross-stitches recently, but even with extra lighting - the eye strain became painful. I have been eyeing the lamp you have shown - or maybe a miner-type lamp :)! Our son got one for Christmas to use when working with his tiny computer tools and when building his model boats. Those tiny cross-stitch holes get smaller all the time :)! Little Quiltsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12554544123244945135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-63929981860196438562020-01-17T21:14:45.751-06:002020-01-17T21:14:45.751-06:00The mug rug is adorable. And what a nice touch th...The mug rug is adorable. And what a nice touch that trim on the left side is. The size, shape, and fabric choices really magnify the beauty of the cross stitch piece. QuiltGramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02454901066670193031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-46657167978028724282020-01-17T20:33:41.441-06:002020-01-17T20:33:41.441-06:00I also reentered the cross stitch world last sprin...I also reentered the cross stitch world last spring. It had also been over 20 years. I also stepped into the linen realm. I am still an Aida girl, I think. It is a deep black hole and I did far more stitching than quilting this year. Need to find a balance. Agreed, the eyes are not what they used to be. I will be checking out this light now with so much less daylight in these winter months of Minnesota. Lorinoreply@blogger.com