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Hello and Welcome 
to my stop on the 
April Showers Blog Hop!!


Before you read any further I must warn you that today’s stop is strictly a black tie affair. Yep that’s right to read this post I am requiring you to be in your best black tie attire.

What you aren’t wearing that...hmmmm well okay I will give you a pass, but just you so don’t tell anyone else....LOL

I had a few mug rug idea’s running around in my head before this
hop was even announced and time and time again black and white seemed to be calling to me so I decided to have my own little 

Black Tie Affair

The first mug rug is  a simple patch work design. It is simple, but the black and white make it is appear to be more than it is! 

I really love how the quilting turned out on the back of this one



My second mug rug is a play on a zig zag block. I found it hard to keep the pattern with so few squares, but it still works


And finally I thought I needed a wee bit of colour so I created this. I tried something new to me and pieced the strips directly onto the batting. I then added a border and folded it over to create the binding. It was nice and easy!



Even though it is April we still have A LOT of snow out here. This picture was taken on a 6ft tall pile of snow covering my garden.



I would like to thank Madame Samm and Erin for creating this event and hosting it. I for one am really looking forward to all the inspiring mug rugs! Speaking of inspiration check out the lovely work my fellow hosts created today
Hayley @ Mrs. Pickles < this is me!

 Thank you for stopping by today and joining in on my black tie affair. I hope you had fun!
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  1. Amy9 April 2013 at 22:57

    Love your mug rugs! Black tie - I hope my black pjs were good enough! Hehe! Great work!

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  2. Vroomans' Quilts9 April 2013 at 23:10

    Sorry, can't find my black tie - so I put my black tuxedo on - Moe the tuxedo cat is on my lap. Even in all that snow they shine!

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  3. Patty C.9 April 2013 at 23:13

    Cute post ;) -lovely mug rugs

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  4. Joanne9 April 2013 at 23:14

    These are adorable. I must confess that I tried to sneak in without a tie but got caught. Thanks for sharing your creations with us today.

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  5. Judy B9 April 2013 at 23:52

    Lovely black tie mug rugs! Wow, that is a lot snow. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. DeborahGun10 April 2013 at 00:09

    I especially like the one with the splash of colour.

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  7. Rina Mason10 April 2013 at 00:18

    Sorry,no black tie just pj's but I'm glad you let me attend anyway. Like the black tie concept and the one with the bright blue really jumps out and says HI! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. newsurfiegirl10 April 2013 at 00:30

    Love the back and white theme. Love all the mug rugs you have made.

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  9. Michelle10 April 2013 at 00:35

    Black and white are always classy. I really like the one with the blue. Just lovely!

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  10. Frederika10 April 2013 at 00:47

    These are lovely. I like these colors. Black is always great.
    Thanks for sharing

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  11. AnitaS10 April 2013 at 00:56

    I love your black and white mug rugs. But with the blue is my fovorite.

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  12. Nati10 April 2013 at 01:02

    They look gorgeous, thanks for sharing!

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  13. Alcea Rosea 3110 April 2013 at 02:09

    Your mug rugs are lovely, black and white always looks good.

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  14. charlotte10 April 2013 at 02:55

    Lovely...black and white is always elegant.

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  15. Sowing Stitches10 April 2013 at 03:19

    Loving your wee bit of color! The aqua really makes your mug rug sing!

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  16. Unknown10 April 2013 at 04:14

    Well there ya' go you can take your mug rug anywhere....nice clean and crip colors thanks for sharing

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  17. Thearica10 April 2013 at 04:18

    Black, white with a punch of teal.. LOVE it!

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  18. JoyceLM10 April 2013 at 04:27

    Thanks for sharing your lovely mug rugs - love the black & white.

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  19. Julie10 April 2013 at 04:34

    It was nice to see the variations. Thank you for sharing!

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  20. Elizabeth Coughlin10 April 2013 at 04:45

    Love the black and white concept...and the touch of blue is great too!

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  21. Martina10 April 2013 at 04:59

    They look really bold and lovely!

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  22. Martha10 April 2013 at 05:02

    Love the black and white...I want to make a black and white quilt. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  23. Gene Black10 April 2013 at 05:05

    I love the black and white with a tease of aqua.

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  24. Anonymous10 April 2013 at 05:06

    I love making mug rugs because you have a chance to try new techniques and all your great ideas in small doses! You did both with our mug rugs! They are beautiful!

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  25. Judy Cooper Textile Artist10 April 2013 at 05:16

    I enjoyed your black tie affair. Impressive! Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Marjorie's Busy Corner10 April 2013 at 05:32

    So much fun dressing up for lunch....thank you. I love your black and white mug rugs, Haley.

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  27. Gwen10 April 2013 at 05:41

    You did a wonderful job on your black and white (and teal/turquoise) mug rugs--the quilting is just beautiful to look at! Sometimes I prefer looking at just the backs of my pieces and admiring the quilting too!

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  28. Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures10 April 2013 at 06:03

    Love the B & W designs!

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  29. Linda C10 April 2013 at 06:05

    This time of morning you would be lucky to see me in anything but jammies, slippers and robe--such is the retired life, LOL.

    The black and white is so dramatic but wow, that zip of bright turquoise takes it right over the top. Atop that pile of snow makes it all the more contrasting. No gardening yet till it finally decides it is spring at your house!

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  30. Anonymous10 April 2013 at 06:06

    I love the black and white. I often do the 'fold-over' binding. I know it's not the accepted standard, but it often works well. Funny, I hadn't used it on a mug rug, that's next. :0

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  31. Leanne Parsons10 April 2013 at 06:11

    I love your mug rugs...very classy! Here in Newfoundland we still have snow too. Actually, it's snowing today. Come on Spring!

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  32. Rosa10 April 2013 at 06:16

    Thanks for shairng.Your mug rugs are super cute and the one with aqua fabrics is my favorite!!

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  33. Dee10 April 2013 at 06:19

    I love your rugs - I put on a ring, does that count? Love the shot of blue in the last one too.

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  34. Britt-Inger10 April 2013 at 06:21

    Your mug rugs are awesome. And it is still so cold here in Sweden. Thanks for sharing

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  35. Joyce Carter10 April 2013 at 06:38

    Your black and white mug rugs are beautiful and I like the touch of color in the last one,too. Great job on all of them. thank you for sharing.(Here in N.E. Georgia it is very warm with the high reaching to almost 80)

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  36. Catherine10 April 2013 at 06:39

    Your use of black and white fabrics is nice and I like that touch of aqua. We had high temperatures the last month and now it is cold. The heat is on again! I guess the spring weather will return later this week.

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  37. Janet10 April 2013 at 06:49

    It is the middle of the night and I'm lying on the couch in my pajamas. The loony person crashing the gala. :) Cute mug rugs!

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  38. Carol Swift10 April 2013 at 06:50

    My pajamas are black and white, so I hope that's close enough to be a part of your black tie event. I love the striking look of your black and white mug rugs and adding a little color was just beautiful. Looks like lots of snow...wow!

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  39. krislovesfabric10 April 2013 at 06:51

    Yay for black and white mug rugs, great job!

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  40. Linda10 April 2013 at 06:52

    Your classy mug rugs are just wonderful! I love black and white! Great job!

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  41. Needled Mom10 April 2013 at 07:04

    Very nice. I always like the black and white combination.

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  42. Sparky10 April 2013 at 07:19

    Good Morning Hayley...a fine black tie affair...you still have snow....did you hear we may be getting another dusting? in April...ohh back to your fine fine mug rugs...love the first one best

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  43. Catskill Quilter10 April 2013 at 07:49

    I love the strip quilted mug rug that you quilted as you pieced!

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  44. Jeanie10 April 2013 at 07:50

    My black tie is in the cleaners......but I'm glad I was allowed to gaze upon your great mug rugs anyway! Love the touch of turquoise in the third one. Thanks for sharing!

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  45. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾10 April 2013 at 07:56

    Hmmm...after staying home a few years with the kids I seriously don't have anything to wear that would qualify as black tie;)

    Love the one with the blue! And your blog header and background are beautiful!

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  46. Gill10 April 2013 at 08:03

    Great mug rugs - I especially like the one with a touch of blue!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  47. Quiltingranny10 April 2013 at 08:10

    Very nice and I wore my best attire to visit, of course!

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  48. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'n10 April 2013 at 08:15

    Great idea! Love the black & white. The one with the blue pop is also a nice surprise. Thanks for sharing today!

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  49. Vicki H10 April 2013 at 08:16

    I think the black and white is very striking. BTW, I am wearing black, even tho it is a sweatshirt.

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  50. Peggy10 April 2013 at 08:24

    Wonderful mug rugs! They'll show off any pretty mug or tea cup to perfection!

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  51. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio10 April 2013 at 08:31

    So elegant and lovely in the black and white.

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  52. Teresa Quilts10 April 2013 at 08:32

    Lovely mug rugs!

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  53. Pauline10 April 2013 at 08:34

    I like your black tie affair! Thanks for sharing.

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  54. Vickie10 April 2013 at 08:40

    I like them alot and they show up in the snow "sew" well !

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  55. Crazy Amy10 April 2013 at 08:44

    Very cute! great job thanks for sharing

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  56. dolls5000a10 April 2013 at 08:57

    I love the black and white. When I use black and white if I want to add a little color I usually use red, your green is even nicer

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  57. Rhonda10 April 2013 at 08:58

    Very creative. I love the colors. Great job!!

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  58. Beth10 April 2013 at 09:02

    I love black & white! You mug rugs are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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  59. Unknown10 April 2013 at 09:08

    How nice to attend a "black tie" event! Thanks for sharing your lovely mug rugs!

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  60. Patty10 April 2013 at 09:31

    I like the black tie affair. Great job. Thanks.

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  61. Patty 10 April 2013 at 09:32

    Nice post and cute mugrug - thanks for sharing!

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  62. Kathy H10 April 2013 at 09:33

    You really do have a lot of snow yet. Here in Pa., we have had almost 80 degrees! It will be colder yet but still! Love your mug rugs. And I have always liked a shot of color with black and white.

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  63. Quilter Kathy10 April 2013 at 09:36

    Very fancy! I have never been to a black tie tea party before...I enjoyed myself immensely!

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  64. Lou10 April 2013 at 09:49

    Had an enjoyable time and was inspired:)

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  65. BizyStitches10 April 2013 at 10:14

    Love the mug rugs. But sorry I didn't wear any black tie, I'm still in my pj's. Thanks for sharing.

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  66. JuliaP10 April 2013 at 10:51

    Well, I wasn't expecting to attend a black tie event or to see so much snow! Love you mug rugs!

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  67. Deb@asimplelifequilts10 April 2013 at 10:56

    Cute mug rugs and thanks for the spare black tie! I'm sick of snow too... this winter seems endless.

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  68. Snoodles10 April 2013 at 11:40

    Love your mug rugs! Great job!

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  69. tubilinha tiacarminha10 April 2013 at 11:43

    Interessantes e charmosos,parabéns.

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  70. Karen O10 April 2013 at 11:47

    Such cute mug rugs. I really like the one you did with strips. And that much snow still...ours was almost all melted, but we are getting the big storm tonight.

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  71. Jane's Fabrics and Quilts10 April 2013 at 11:55

    Love them, especially the one with the aqua

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  72. Scrapatches10 April 2013 at 12:08

    Hope your snow melts and your garden blooms soon! Cute mug rugs. Thanks for the invite to this black tie formal ... of course, I am in my little black dress ... ;) Pat

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  73. Teatime Creations10 April 2013 at 12:26

    Very elegant. Love the black & white.

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  74. Judith10 April 2013 at 12:49

    Nice Black and white mug rugs. Love that a little color adds a punch to your black and white. SWEET! Thanks for sharing Hayley...Judith, Texas

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  75. Newbie Jen10 April 2013 at 12:58

    very elegant mug rugs, Hayley!

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  76. Bente-I like to QuiltBlog10 April 2013 at 13:24

    wonderful mugrugs, exellent color choise!
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente in Germany

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  77. Patricia Lessell10 April 2013 at 13:39

    Love your mug rugs - they are really cute.

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  78. ThreadCatcher10 April 2013 at 13:53

    No black tie attire for me, instead I am wearing many layers while I snuggle under a quilt. Snowstorm is headed this way today. I like the third mug rug best, that touch of color just pops! Thanks for sharing.

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  79. JustPam10 April 2013 at 14:09

    Very cute. I especially liked the one with a touch of teal. Two days ago it was 20 degrees here and today it is almost 90! Snowing last week and time to turn on the AC this week.

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  80. lefuntz10 April 2013 at 15:07

    Very elegant. I love them!

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  81. Janarama10 April 2013 at 15:07

    All of your mug rugs are very nice. I'm a big fan of black and white. Thank you for sharing your mug rugs with us.

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  82. Tammy10 April 2013 at 15:12

    Goregeous mug rugs. I love the aqua and black one the best.

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  83. DeAnna 10 April 2013 at 15:58

    Great mug rugs. I love the black and white combination! Thanks for sharing and I hope you get some warm weather soon.

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  84. Michele T10 April 2013 at 16:56

    oooooh! I love the one with the blue - great ideas for mug rugs, thanks for sharing!!

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  85. Cathi10 April 2013 at 17:05

    Fabulous mug rugs - so elegant for a black tie event!

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  86. ritainalaska10 April 2013 at 17:52

    elegant! thanx for sharing!

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  87. Cliodana10 April 2013 at 18:01

    beautiful, have a crush on the blue one! like you here in Trois-Rivières (Québec - canada) Still have too much snow in the garden!!! suppose to have 15 cm on friday

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  88. LJ10 April 2013 at 18:16

    You know me too well which is lucky since you gave me a pass on the black tie thingy!! lol Love the black and white theme you used. But...I liked that you added that aqua cummerbund - it spiced up the mug rug.

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  89. the girlfriend gap10 April 2013 at 19:16

    Love the blue addition. They will keep you happy until all that snow melts.... Goodness Hope it melts soon. Thanks for sharing. janita

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  90. Cecilia10 April 2013 at 19:39

    Very nice! I love black and white together. Thanks for sharing.

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  91. sandra10 April 2013 at 20:04

    Love your black and white mug rugs, very mod

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  92. Gina Loomis10 April 2013 at 21:10

    Oh very nice! I love black and white together! Thanks for participating and inspiring us today!

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  93. hafza10 April 2013 at 21:18

    Your mug rug looks classy and modern with the black color that you used. Thanks for sharing...

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  94. Simone10 April 2013 at 21:32

    Your mug rugs are lovely and classy. With all that snow, it is not a wonder why you are in a black and white mood. I hope it won't last much longer. I am new to quilting and really appreciate your designs.

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  95. Emily C10 April 2013 at 21:35

    Love the rugs. We just got warmer weather here and frankly, you can keep it. I much prefer having to bundle up. The weather went from snowing to 80 degrees.

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  96. Stitches11 April 2013 at 05:45

    I enjoyed your black tie affair today, very nice rugs!,

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  97. Unknown11 April 2013 at 09:18

    Your mug rugs are beautiful, I like the contrast of black and white, you did a nice job!I just discovered your blog through this blog hop and now I'm following you via GFC and bloglovin, my day to participate in this blog hop is on April 15, Hope you will visite me!
    Marisa from
    http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/

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  98. apple blossom11 April 2013 at 11:29

    nice bug rug love it

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  99. Just Quilt It11 April 2013 at 12:44

    I do like the black and white contrast, and especially the added turquoise. Lovely work!

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  100. Laurel11 April 2013 at 12:48

    Those are really fun!!

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  101. Susan11 April 2013 at 13:04

    Love your black tie mug rugs! I hope spring arrives for you soon. That is a lot of snow. Thanks for sharing.

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  102. Lavonna ZWB11 April 2013 at 20:36

    Very classy. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  103. Nic12 April 2013 at 00:32

    These look great. Love the black and white theme

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  104. MoeWest12 April 2013 at 19:46

    Black and white always looks classy and these mug rugs are definitely worthy of the good china!

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  105. Quilt Doodle Designs13 April 2013 at 06:01

    Love the black and white fabric together so classic.

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  106. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄13 April 2013 at 09:53

    Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing - I love black and white :) So chic!

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  107. Sunshine Girl14 April 2013 at 01:35

    They are all lovely - I like the way you have photographed them on the snow too - we seem to have had a lot of snow in England this year too although it looks like Spring is finally on its way here now! yippee. Thanks for sharing.

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  108. vicki16 April 2013 at 18:40

    So pretty Thanks for sharing all of them. vickise at gmail dot com

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  109. Connie Kresin Campbell20 April 2013 at 08:01

    Beautiful work and I have really found I like black and white like that too! Thanks for sharing!

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