Quilted Toaster Oven Cozy

My mom has this small toaster oven in her kitchen that she uses all the time. She usually has a few items on top of the toaster oven, but don't you worry... she always removes everything before turning on the oven. I decided to make her this simple quilt to go on top of the toast oven. I mean, come on! Have you seen the top of any toaster over? It's very boring! I am just looking for every opportunity to quilt for things around the house.

I used all of the blue and green fabric from my new Denyse Schmidt's collection. I love the way this came out!

The finished size measures 8" x 14", it sits perfectly over the toast oven. I cut each square into 2.5" with 0.25" seam allowance, the long strips measure about 1" in height and 18" across. 

I plan to visit Britex Fabrics in San Francisco tomorrow. This is one of the largest fabric store on the west coast and has been around for more than 50 years. I cannot believe that I haven't been! It's about time I visit them. I will take some good pictures for you. 

By the way, thanks to those of you who continue to support my blog by leaving my comments and complimenting my work. I really appreciate every comment from you. Thank you! :)

I Just Had to

About three weeks ago every blog out there had a reference to Denyse Schmidt's new Picnic and Fairgrounds collection. It seems like everyone went goo goo gaga gaga about it.... I read about how people went to JoAnn's and were disappointed that some of the stories didn't carry them. Well I must admit, I was one of them! I went to every JoAnn's near me and finally found one that carries these two lines!

Here is the stack I got.

While I was there, I also saw this baking collection. 

I am thinking to make potholders for a baker I know? 

It's so hard to find prints with texts on it!

Here are some pictures of other goodies I have purchased from quilt shops in the last few days.

Oh Moda, so lovely! What shall I make with 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.