April Showers Blog Hop
Thanks you Madame Samm Sew We Quilt! and Erin Sew At Home Mummy for being the best cheerleaders in the world. Madame Samm I love how you keep thinking up great hops! You keep us challenged, that is for sure!
I love "Stitching On Prints" it is so fun! I tried out DMC Cotton Perle, Aurifil, and a pack of cheap stuff with great colors. The Cotton Perle is inexpensive and works pretty well. The cheap stuff is awful it is hard to pull through the fabric and I will not buy again. The Aurifil is just right. I hope to get more and start "Stitching On Print" a series. Where we work together once a week and learn stitches. I love the effect in the mug rug.
April Showers Blog Hop Day 1!
These are the Blogger for April 8, 2013. The April Showers Blog Hop is from April 8 - 18, 2013. Please stop by and give a comment for all their hard work. You can get the full schedule at Erin's blog Sew At Home Mummy
Erin@Sew at Home Mummy
Patty@A Stitch In Time
Jenny@Squawk That
Stacey@The Tilted Quilt
Daryl@Patchouli Moon Studio
Lisa@In The Boon Docks (that's me)
Julie@Jolie Maxtin: the project girl
Beluah@Sowing Stitches
Karen@Bungalow Bay Quilts
DeAnna@Georgia Girl Quilter
GIVEAWAY
Everyone loves the name AURIFIL , Dario Valtorta, of Aurifil USA was nice enough to send a few sampler packs to me to try and I am giving you a chance to win one. Thank you Mr. Valtorta! I used some of the 12 wt on the embroidery side of my mug rug. I think I want one of the Aurifil 12 wt kits they have out for hand-stitching, it just glides through the fabric and the colors are beautiful! Someday!</font>
A Slice Cutter
A pad of paper and pen
And (2) rolls of Better Homes and Garden Ribbon
This giveaway is open to all! It ends on April 18, 2013! If you are a no-reply blogger leave an email!
The question is: do you like stitching on print fabric? That is one entry. All followers get a second entry because without you where would I be?
Create and be Unique, Lisa
Gosto destes tecidos sim,para colchas infantis,que é o que tenho feito,mais duas para fazer até dia dezoito,uma para o berço e para a cama de minha neta,que faz aniversário dia dezoito,primeiro aninho.Obrigada.
ReplyDeletetiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com
Love your mug rug and the stitching is perfect! I do like stitching on print fabric as it adds depth. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeletePrinted fabric is my favorite to stitch on!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cut mug rug with lots of extra. I use almost any fabrics for stitching on - it just gives such depth to your piece.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I am an "equal opportunity stitcher" and like to stitch on just about any fabric. :-) Thanks for sharing your creativity and talents with us today.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Great giveaway!
Your mug rug is a cutie! I stitch on anything - why not I say! Thanks for the giveaway, would love to try out some of that thread.
ReplyDeleteLovely mugrug! Fits the theme perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely mug rug, great work. I love to stitch in any surface (have even don it on cardboard). Thanks for sharing and the lovely chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI am your follower on gfc and bloglovin
ReplyDeleteCute mug rug! Love the colours! I love to stitch on anything!
ReplyDeletewhat lovely work! thanks for sharing. I'll stitch on just about anything too seem to be seeing a pattern here..lol
ReplyDeleteOf course I follow you :) Yay great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLovely mug rug and fab stitching! I have not added any extra detail stitching to print fabric - - yet! My embroidery skills are only so-so whihc means I am not confident to do it. I iwll try soon though!!!
ReplyDeleteI like your mug rug. Great stitchery. I like to stitch on print fabrics.
ReplyDeleteLove your mug rug, I have never stitched on a print fabric before, but I am certainly inspired by you to try!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower too.
ReplyDeleteFun rug!
ReplyDeleteThats a lovely one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
I love your mug rug. It is so cute. I have used printed fabric to stitch on. The printed fabric could get the embroidery to sparkle more.
ReplyDeleteI have been a follower of your blog since some time ago. Thanks for a great give away
ReplyDeleteLove that umbrella fabric you used in your mug rug. I usually like my fabric to be rather plain and not too busy - it can be printed and I really like tone on tone.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE stitching on plain and printed fabric!
ReplyDeleteGreat mug rug - I love stitching on patterned fabric! My favourite is Lu Summers 'Sumersville' - especially her black and white prints!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
Your mug rug is so cute. I love the embroidery on the umbrellas. I have done that on occasion. Sometimes, it is just the thing to do. Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteI do like stitching on prints. It can compliment, emphasize or downplay whatever you want. Have also become a fan of Aurifil.
ReplyDeleteAnd I follow you which is how I knew about this post :)
ReplyDeleteI am just learning how to stitch on prints, but I think it looks great!
ReplyDeleteAdorable Mug Rug!!
ReplyDeleteSince i always wanted to try Aurifil Thread...please toss my name into the hat :-)
Lisa. Beautiful umbrellas and your mug rug is fabulous! Love all the colors.
ReplyDeleteI like the way it looks but I haven't done it much myself.
ReplyDeleteYour mug rugs is awesome! I love how you over-embellished the umbrellas.. I am a crazy quilter so yes, I love to stitch on printed fabric! Would love to win your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI mostly stitch on printed fabrics and use solids as background.
ReplyDeleteYou mug rug is too cute...love it. I love solids! Thank you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteI love to work with prints and solids.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely mug rug! Thanks for sharing your work!
ReplyDeleteI haven't done any stitching on print fabrics yet. Love your mug rug. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower - thanks again.
ReplyDeleteI love working with prints....adorable mug rug!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower!
ReplyDeleteI follow you
ReplyDeletefun project -- I do like stiching on prints at times because it helps hide my errors whereas on a solid they can be much more glaring.
ReplyDeletethanks for the give away ia ma a follower
ReplyDeleteI have not tried this thread yet. Haven't found a place that sells it yet.I have heard good things about it. Very cute mug rugs. Thanks for having a give away.
ReplyDeleteYes, I love to stitch on printed fabric as well as plain fabric, It's the rhythym of the needle that truly soothes my soul. Jane
ReplyDeleteI follow you via reader.
ReplyDeleteI don't normally hand stitch on prints, but I see that it is an option I should consider!
ReplyDeleteCute mug rug - thanks for sharing. I've not tried stitching on prints before. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI like your umbrellas They are sort of retro, to me anyway and I`m a fan of polka dots!
ReplyDeleteSweet mug rug and perfect for the theme of this blog hop too. I love to stitch on prints. solids, anything.
ReplyDeleteLisa,
ReplyDeleteOh my, your umbrellas have me wishing to play in the rain! [almost...I am enjoying the first few days of warm and sunshine we've had this season]. I laughed at your question...for me...if it's fabric....I stitch! :) Thanks for sharing your happy umbrellas! Beulah
Oh so cute....lovely work! I depends on the fabric...I hand quilt; so a busy print is hard to see.
ReplyDeleteCute umbrellas with all of their cute stitching! I really don't stitch on printed fabric but your cute mug rug makes me want to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa great job on your mug rug. Yes I so stitch on printed fabric as long as the pattern will let it be seen....I just think some are too busy. Enjoy your day. You have a great blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win, love love mug rugs and the fabric you had. I am just getting into bright fabrics so I really haven't stitched that much. I do hand stitch.
ReplyDeleteI do stitch on printed fabrics...so many choices out there! Your mug rug is so colorful for a rainy day!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYour umbrellas are adorable! At first I thought you'd found some cute umbrella fabric, but then I realized that you'd appliqued them all. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour umbrellas really stand out with stitching around them. Nice job! Thanks for hopping with us. :O)
ReplyDeleteHI Lisa...love the stitching around your umbrellas...
ReplyDeleteLisa do me a favour....please put up the list of your lady creators so we can find them all as easy as we found you...
DeleteAlready done!
DeleteI have not tried to stitch on prints but looks interesting especially on your muug rug.
ReplyDeleteYour mug rug is darn cute! Love how you stitch on the fabric. I havent tried that before. But I sure will now! I have just become a follower!
ReplyDeleteI love the mug rug and yes I do like to stitch on printed fabric it makes for an interesting texture.
ReplyDeleteLovely umbrellas, I like how you made your mug rug, thanks for sharing, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteCute mug rug! I do like stitching on prints. Thanks for the give-away
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteI really like your umbrella fabric. Works up very well for this theme of mug rug.
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, Yes,stitching on is alright with me. Your rug is very cute !
ReplyDeleteYes Mam, I follow you !
ReplyDeleteThe stitching looks great. I thought it look computer printed at first.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I think stitching on printed fabric is great.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower too.
ReplyDeleteI love mug rugs. They are so quick and fast to whip up. Stitching on print fabric helps hide the little oooopppssiesss. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity on a great draw
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Your rug mug is so cute! I like stitching on printed fabric. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI love your mug rug. It depends upon the fabric--I don't like to stitch on something that will take away from my work.
ReplyDeleteI like stitching on ANY fabric!! Your mug rug is so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteLisa, your mug rug is so cute.I love the umbrellas.You did a wonderful job. I like to stitch on plain or light colors so my stitching will show up really well. Thank you so much for a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am trying it for the first time. It is addictive!
ReplyDeleteYour umbrellas and flowers speak "spring" so well. Nice work. Srirching on prings is always fun and they often give you guidance.
ReplyDeleteGreat concept for your mug rug! I don't usually stitch on printed fabric because I do a lot of redwork on muslin!
ReplyDeleteI do like stitching on prints, but never is mine as good as yours. Fortunately my granddaughter doesn't care what my stitches look like. Your mug rug is really pretty. Yhanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course I am a follower.
ReplyDeleteI follow!
ReplyDeletePrinting on fabric? Depends on the fabric. Your mug rug is adorable and I like the diagonal lined fabric on the border that makes you think about rain falling that direction. Well done!
ReplyDeleteFollowing. THX for the opportunity for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYour "April Showers - May Flowers" Mug Rug is adorable. I do like to add stitching details to print fabric and quilt motifs from a particular fabric in thread accents on a quilt. Thanks for sharing ... :) pat
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower and I would love to win. Thanks for the chance ... :) pat
ReplyDeleteI just joined your site. Very cute mug rug
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable mug rug---and I've been a follower for quite some time. :p
ReplyDeleteI love to stitch on printed fabric... Especially with metallic thread.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. love your blog.
ReplyDeleteI have stitched on prints before and enjoy it as much.
ReplyDeletehulseybg at gmail dot com
Lisa-Love your April Showers Bring May Flowers Mug Rug. From CA, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI do like stitching on prints but find tracing on them a bit harder to do. The design in the print fools me sometimes. Love the mug rug umbrellas.
ReplyDeleteYes, I like stitching on prints. Cute umbrellas.
ReplyDeleteOf course, I am a happy follower.
ReplyDeleteCute mug rug! I prefer stitching on prints; seems like every little flaw shows up on solid fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI am a happy regular follower of your blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome giveaway, I am already a follower.
ReplyDeleteI am kind of new to stitching and would rather do it on solid fabrics so it can be seen better, but I don't know I will have to experiment.
ReplyDeleteI don't do a lot of stitching, but using the pattern as the guide to follow saves some time-consuming marking when I'm just practicing. Thanks for sharing. Love all these ideas!
ReplyDeleteI love your mug rug! I like stitching on printed fabric! It adds detail & depth which you can see in your mug rug! Thanks for participating & inspiring us today! Thanks for the giveaway too! I always enjoy reading your posts!
ReplyDeleteLove the stitching on print fabric...your project is so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteYour mug rug is great! I love the umbrellas! I like stitching on plain fabric so that the design will really show through.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. Thanks for offering the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI am an email follower at Louster388@.....
ReplyDeleteI have quilted on designed fabrics but never stitched on them. Am planning on hand quilting with emb floss my 30"s quilt I am working on.
ReplyDeleteSweet rug:)
Hi, I love your mug rug!
ReplyDeleteTo answer to your question, Yes, I like stitching on prints!
I just discovered your blog through this blog hop and now I'm following you via GFC, my day to participate in this blog hop is on April 15, now I will continue to visit the other participants.
Marisa from
http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/
This is my second entry to the giveaway, I'm a new follower here via GFC!
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http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/
I haven't embroidered on print fabrics, but it does add pizzazz to some projects. Your mug rug is lovely. I love the added stitching.
ReplyDeleteI follow you via GFC.
ReplyDeleteAdorable mug rug! I like to embroider on print fabrics sometimes. It gives them a little extra something, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI FOLLOW>GFC.
ReplyDeletemsstitcher1948@yahoo.com
Love your umbrellas and I love to stitch on print fabrics. I really like to stitch on most any fabric, odd I know. Thanks for sharing your amazing creativity!
ReplyDeleteHELLO! YES, I'VE EMBROIDERED ON PRINTS FOR DETAILING>JUST LIKE YOU DID ON THE LITTLE UMBRELLAS>SO NEAT! THANKS FOR SHARING!
ReplyDeletemsstitcher1948@yahoo.com
I am a new follower by email.
ReplyDeleteOh how very lovely! I am a beginner on the quilting scene and I really like the way you added character to the fabric and texture to your design by adding the outline stitches. I have never done that but I will like to try it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous mug.I love to stitch on any fabrics.Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI do follow via GFC.
ReplyDeleteI DO love to stitch on any and all fabrics! LOL
ReplyDeleteI follow via GFC!
ReplyDeleteOf course! Rain to flowers and you hit the nail on the head. Really nice.
ReplyDeleteI do love to stitch on any fabrics. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower
ReplyDeleteWonderful mug! Thanks for being in the hop! pbstrand@msn.com
ReplyDeleteLove your umbrella mug rug Lisa. Stitching on printed fabric is a charm for me. I do enjoy hand stitching when on my trips...Thanks for sharing and I am a follower. Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteLove the embroidery-enhanced umbrellas. Very nice, love the idea.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind stitching on print fabric as long as the print isn't too busy. I have always wanted to try auriful. Thanks
ReplyDeleteYes, I do like stitching on prints, love your mug rug it is so cute.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteI like stitching on any material I can. I haven't had a chance to try Auriful but I sure would like to.
ReplyDeletethelady at hotmail.com
Love the way you embellished the umbrellas in your mug rug! I don't mind stitching on print at all.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a brilliant blog hop, lovely mug rugs. The sewing is adding an extra dimension to them.
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower.
ReplyDeleteCute mug rug...like how you embellished the umbrellas. I've never tried stitching on print fabric but will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeletelove this blog hop, such a great way to try out different things. I've not done applique but would love to start.
ReplyDeleteCute mug rug. I have stitched on prints but it has been awhile, thanks for reminding me how cute and fun it is!
ReplyDeleteI haven't stitched on fabric before, I will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing your cute mug rug and giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI do love applique. I haven't tried that yet though on printed fabric.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteI have never stitched on printed fabric but I am always ready for something new.
ReplyDeletebeautifully finished mug rug!! and I love stitching on print fabric!! :)
ReplyDeleteI do like stitching on printed fabric! My favorite is gingham!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower and a new fellow blogger!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!!
Perfect mug rug for the theme! Love the stitching. I think I'll start adding stitching to my prints. Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeletegreat mugrug! love stitching; have done some with great success! thanx for the awesome giveaway.
ReplyDeleteIt depends on the fabric and how busy it is. I do think it can adds a lot of interest to the "right" fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of stitching on a print, but I've never tried it! Love your little mug rug, it's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower! :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the mug rug. I am from Oregon, so that is a favorite saying.
ReplyDeletelovely mugrug, thnak for sharing ☺
ReplyDeleteYes I do like stitching on printed fabric.
Liebe Grüße
Bente in Germany
I've never stitched on prints but I love the effect it gives. This is something I will definitely try. I'll look forward to your 'Stitching on Print' series.
ReplyDeletelyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com
That is such a neat idea... why haven't I ever thought to stitch on prints?! Looks awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower - thanks for a second chance!!
ReplyDeleteI prefer batiks but use a good amount of prints. Thanks for the give a way!
ReplyDeleteLovely mug rug. I have stitched on printed fabric, and do like the look.
ReplyDeletecheers
maggie
I am a follower.
ReplyDeleteFabulous mug rug - perfect fabrics for it!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried stitching on prints, but you have inspired me to try!
I've never done this, looks like it would be fun to try. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteLove your umbrella fabric. I am looking forward to trying new things/techniques this year.
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, cute mug rug! I am loving this hop already!
ReplyDeleteNice mug rug!
ReplyDeleteCute mug rug! I haven't stitched on printed fabric yet, but I want to try now. Thanks for the chance to win your generous giveaway! I haven't tried Aurifil but I've heard so many wonderful things!
ReplyDeletemrs(dot)hbraun(at)gmail(dot)com
I've never done that type of stitching. Really like the effect. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely mug rug you've made! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to try aurifil to embroider on print fabric. Great mug rug, thanks for giveaway, and I follow you.
ReplyDeleteCute mug rug! I love that print. I haven't embroidered very much and definitely not on prints. I do like the way yours looks. Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteI love embroidering on printed fabric! It makes my project just that bit more personal.
ReplyDeleteI follow via blog lovin!
ReplyDeleteI have never even heard of stitching on prints, but am fascinated by this. I definitely want to try some of this. What a great way to add another layer of texture to a wallhanging, small project or quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity to win some of the BEST thread in the world!
KarenP3720@aol.com
I love to stitch on prints...outline, embroider, etc...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!!
wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com
Love your mug rug! Of course, I am a happy
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I follow by e mail
DeleteI have never stitched on fabric. Have seen it done and would love to try it. More to put on my bucket list that already stretches the length of two football fields.
ReplyDeleteI am a very happy follower.
ReplyDeleteGreat to learn about thanks
ReplyDeleteI have never stitched on fabric but what you have done is beautiful. I will have to try that..
ReplyDeleteI follower by e-mail, thanks for the chance to win the gift package. I would love to try the Aurifil Thread...
ReplyDeleteLooks great! My mug rug next week shall feature a little stitching on fabric!
ReplyDeleteYour mug rug is just lovely! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
ReplyDeletethank you so much for this nice giveaway, yes I like stitching on fabric, sometimes I make my own tags for the clothes I sew for my kids ^_^
ReplyDeletelucky me I am your follower ;)
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried to stitch on fabric but I might try it some day. Thanks for this sweet giveaway. I just saw your blog for the first time and saw your cute mug rug.
ReplyDeleteRachel
I am now a follower!! Lucky you!! Lucky me!!
ReplyDeleteRachel A.
I haven't tried as yet. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have stitched on print before but it didn't turn out nearly as pretty as yours so I guess I'll keep practicing. Thanks for sharing. Well done!
ReplyDeleteNow a new follower - Yippee!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful work! Your mug rug turned out great, and I love the fabrics you used - very springy!
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating in the hop with us.
Erin
Great mug rug. I love Aurifil thread, but have never tried embroidery with it. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYes I do like stitching on printed fabric, it gives it depth! Thanks for the giveaway! Love me some Aurifil thread!
ReplyDeleteI'll put stitches in anything! LOL
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm a follower. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried stitching on print. Yours is beautiful! I love Aurifil thread. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower.
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