The Mice Arrived in the Mail!

You know the feeling that there is going to be something good in the mail after weeks and weeks of waiting? That's how I felt yesterday when I came home from work. Of course, there was a big fat envelop in the mailbox, I knew that one was for me. I left everything else (aka the bills) in the mailbox for my husband and only grabbed what I thought was my mug rug. I WAS RIGHT!!

Tip #1: If you see a package from Canada with a red heart like this, you know it's something good!

G-A-S-P!! Is this cute or what?! Let me tell you this is not even the mug! 

This is just an "extra" matching hoop that my swap partner made me! She did a great job finishing the back of the hoop. I love it! I will take a picture of the back of the hoop to share with you next time. 

This is the mug; look at her logo! Right there! The mice, they represent her son and daughter. She is one creative quilter huh? 

I realize that I didn't take great pictures. I was in such a hurry to find a spot in my sewing center to hang this hoop, post on Flickr, thank my partner, etc.... I just didn't pay attention to my photos. Sorry! But you can visit her flickr page to see the wonderful pictures she took. Also, be sure to visit her blog! 

Thank you again Cinzia! I appreciate the time, thoughts and attention you put into this mug rug for me! :) 

Disclaimer: please forgive me for the number of "exclamation marks" used in this post, I just couldn't help it.

Scrappy Mug Rug Swap - Round 4

I recently joined a Flickr Scrappy Mug Rug Swap group and am excited to be part of Round 4. What's a mug rug you ask? According to this group, it's an oversized coaster for you mug and has room for a cookie on the side. How cute is that!? I got my secret partner's information last week and have been stalking this individual.

Preview of the mug rug I made. 

I am pretty much done with this mug rug, but can't send it out just yet. I am glad that I get to look at this mug rug for a few more weeks before I have to send it off. How can I possibly say goodbye to it? It's so cute I think I may have to make another one for myself. 

The border is Denyse Schmidt's Picnic and Fairgrounds collection. I think it turned out really cute with the quilt. Buttons used were imported from Japan.