No Ring November

Thanks to Carla at Creating’ in the sticks for organizing this blog hop. 
This summer I celebrated my 40th birthday with a 40 and fabulous girls weekend at Berkeley SpringsWest Virginia with a group of friends.  All but one of us were turning 40 this year so I thought a little gift for each would be nice.  I thought mug rugs would be nice so we could sit our drinks on them to not get them mixed up. By the time I got around to making anything I was pressed for time and forgot to take  pictures of all of them, but I was able to get pictures of my own and two of the others. 
My mug rug-the thread even looks like Mettler, which is my machine’s preferred brand! 

My friend Jess is a nurse and pink is her favorite color.  

My friend Jena loves cherries.  

Then I decided that since their hop is in the fall I needed something more seasonal.  I am participating in a block exchange from Fat Cat Patterns in her Facebook group.  When I cut out my gnomes I accidentally made an extra maroon hat, so I made him into a mug rug as well. 


Monday, November 15th


Comments

  1. Danice GNovember 18, 2021 at 3:54 AM

    All adorable mug rugs. Adding the initial is a great idea. Perfect gifts too. That gnome one is my favorite.

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  2. Elizabeth CoughlinNovember 18, 2021 at 4:40 AM

    Cute mug rugs! I really like the gnome.

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  3. piecefulwendyNovember 18, 2021 at 5:42 AM

    Nice idea to personalize the mug rugs for your friends. I like the gnome - he's adorable!

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  4. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioNovember 18, 2021 at 5:49 AM

    Nice mug rugs, especially I love the gnome.

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  5. CarlaNovember 18, 2021 at 6:15 AM

    Mug rugs are such great gifts and to personalize them like you do is so sweet. Thank you so much for joining the No Ring November Blog Hop, Becky.

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  6. CalicojoanNovember 18, 2021 at 6:16 AM

    What a great way to share a little love with all your gal pals and your Gnome is too cute!

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  7. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsNovember 18, 2021 at 7:17 AM

    These are all fun mug rugs. I know your friends will appreciate your efforts. Love that little gnome!

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  8. Karrin HurdNovember 18, 2021 at 10:29 AM

    All your mug rugs are adorable. I love the gnome!

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  9. ShirleyCNovember 18, 2021 at 11:22 AM

    I bet everyone enjoyed those! Too cute!

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  10. Carol SwiftNovember 18, 2021 at 11:44 AM

    All of them are so cute and fun! Your gnome is adorable and looks perfect for a morning cup of tea. Thank you for sharing!

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  11. SusanNovember 18, 2021 at 12:07 PM

    Cute mug rugs. I think everyone will enjoy them.

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  12. Sue DNovember 18, 2021 at 12:21 PM

    Thanks for sharing some of the rug mugs you made for your friends.

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  13. Siouxzq64@gmail.comNovember 18, 2021 at 1:35 PM

    Great idea for your 40 and fabulous gifts for your friends. They are all very cute.

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  14. LJNovember 18, 2021 at 2:57 PM

    Wonderful gifts. Mug rugs are the best; I love useful items. The best one is your with the thread fabric!

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  15. Quilting GailNovember 18, 2021 at 3:26 PM

    Great mug rugs!!! And I love the gnome one!

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  16. Anorina @SameliasMumNovember 19, 2021 at 1:24 AM

    These are all such fun mug rugs. Love your gnome. He's a cutie.

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  17. CarolNovember 19, 2021 at 5:19 AM

    Sweet mug rugs! I bet your friends all enjoyed theirs! Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicityNovember 19, 2021 at 5:32 AM

    Lovely! And just so fun to make!

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  19. Vicki in MNNovember 19, 2021 at 6:04 AM

    The Gnome is my favorite of your mug rugs:)

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  20. TuridNovember 19, 2021 at 7:21 AM

    So fun. I love that gnome.

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  21. tink's momNovember 19, 2021 at 4:46 PM

    great idea using initials and your little gnome is such a sweetie.

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  22. LyndseyNovember 29, 2021 at 7:19 AM

    Cute mug rugs and I particularly like the cute gnome

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