Sunday, August 17, 2014

What I made for Helen in our FIS ugly swap

The fabric that Helen sent to me in the FIS Ugly Swap….

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And this is what I made with the yummy blue oranges!!!!!!!

Helen has a real passion for mug rugs so I just had to include one for her…..LOL

we have received some well needed rain and it looks like there will be more…woo hoo

Happy Sunday, take care. keep safe

Peg

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22 comments:

  1. RosieAugust 17, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    WOW! Gorgeous work, love what you did with that piece of blue oranges.
    Yes we have had some rain too. It does make everything better.

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  2. pauletteAugust 17, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    PERFECT!! And hardly what I would call ugly!!

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  3. Rebecca in AKAugust 17, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Oh Peg! It is beautiful!! Lucky Helen!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 17, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    Hi Peg i so love what you made for Helen,that fabric does not look ugly now my friend,you did an awesome job,this has been a fun swap to watch,enjoy your day and i hope you all get more rain Peggy.xx

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  5. Chookyblue......August 17, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    not sure what would have been worse......blue oranges or the peas.......well one this looks great.........

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  6. JanAugust 17, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    Not ugly at all, Peg - stunning. I bet Helen was thrilled.

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  7. FionaAugust 17, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    How clever to pick up those colours in your lovely stitchery... it has made a huge difference to that fabric...
    Hugz

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  8. barb's creationsAugust 17, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Love the blue oranges, the stitchery compliments it really well can I ask what thread colour/brand you used for it?? :) Barb.

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  9. marinaAugust 17, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    how gorgeous!
    I thought they were big daisies, not oranges lol
    you made that fabric look so pretty with the stitchery.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 17, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Loved you swap gift and the humour behind it :)

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  11. LeanneAugust 17, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    Oh Peg you can turn anything ugly into beautiful, I bet Helen loved it.

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  12. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingAugust 17, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    Well I wouldn't call that ugly now...it has turned out just beautiful.

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  13. SisbabestitchesAugust 17, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Your creation has turned out wonderful Peg :) Really cute mug mat :)

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  14. JeanetteAugust 17, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    Beautiful swap gifts you created Peg. Hugs, xx

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  15. LynAugust 17, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    It is just gorgeous..a lovely stitchery that you have used

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  16. wish2stitchAugust 17, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    Lovely stitching on your project. Very nice.

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  17. Simone HardingAugust 17, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    Peg. This looks amazing. Not ugly anymore

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  18. CherylAugust 17, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Had been looking forward to seeing what you two did with these fabrics - amazing

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  19. KarenAugust 17, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    Great idea. Your stitchery made this fabric look wonderful!

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  20. NoelaAugust 17, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    What a wonderful use of that fat quarter Peg. Great gifts and of course Helen does love her mug rugs LOL. Hugs......

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  21. creations.1August 17, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    Well sweet peg - another awesome conversion from ugly!!!! you are both 2 clever ladies!!

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  22. SusanAugust 18, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    Great effort Peg. I think you managed to save that fabric.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment, I do enjoy reading them all...take care, keep safe, happy quilting .. Peg

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