I will be slipping just under the wire with my April mug rugs. I gifted my daughter and three friends with the "Mug Rug of the Month" at Christmas. I have actually given them October through March so far. I thought these little baskets would be cute for Easter month. They could also work for May baskets too, but I guess it would be cheating to double up.
These are taking a fair amount of time to piece as you can imagine. They are turning out super adorable though. Hope to get them quilted and bound over the next couple of days.
The pattern is Pretty Little Baskets from The Pattern Basket Co. The fabric is a real throwback. Years ago Carrie Nelson (Miss Rosie's Quilt Co.) designed a couple of lines of fabric for the Henry Glass Company, and this is one of them. I am pretty sure it is called Nine Dots and is from around 2010. It has perfect Eastery colors and I am so glad I have a project that suits it at last.
I like it so much, as a matter of fact, that I am going to make four more blocks and make a mini table topper for my counter for Easter. Fingers crossed for Wednesday for that project.
I spent a nice couple of days this weekend with my father, who was in fine fettle. He is always so appreciative of any attention from his daughters. We had a lovely salmon salad for dinner on Friday night, and Potato Ham Soup on Saturday. I avoid any big cooking projects when I am at his house because his appetite is so light and he doesn't much care for leftovers. During the week I try to make a hearty soup, stew, or casserole for my husband and I. It is easy to take out a couple of portions and take them to my dad's for one of our meals.
Hope you all had a great weekend. The weather has been great here, and what a pleasure it has been not to have to bundle up in sweaters to keep warm. Finally I can wear some of those cute new lightweight spring tops I recently purchased. I really want to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather, but my husband is having the worst allergy attacks this spring than ever before in his life. He's willing to try, but he is so miserable with sneezing and itchy eyes afterward I can't put him through it.
It seems crazy that we are at the end of March already. January seemed to have 104 days, but February and March have just flown by! Does it seem that way to you too?
Your little easter/april mug rugs are adorble! They will be cute as a table topper also. In Vancouver the spring blossoms are beautiful but in Toronto we are in a deep freeze again at -12. But my tulips and daffodils are pushing through the soil in my gardens. Looking forward to spring as Thursday we should be at +16. Yes the months seem to fly by, it could be our age thing. I am glad that you Dad is doing well, I hope you husband feels better soon. Have a great week!
Posted by: Marie Woodhouse | March 28, 2022 at 05:51 AM
So cute!! I think you should share the cute tops you purchased and where you got them. I’m always up for a new shopping experience!
Posted by: Jane Eilderts | March 28, 2022 at 06:21 AM
I love basket blocks and these are adorable. What a fun idea to do mug rugs and runners with them! You were correct about January feeling so long and February and March just flying by...I am feeling the same.
Posted by: Ferne Tworek | March 28, 2022 at 07:22 AM
I really like the basket mug rugs. The Pattern Basket company has such cute patterns. I just finished piecing the bunny pattern and I am hoping to have it quilted before Easter. The months are flying by for me. Today we are getting rain in California which is so desperately needed. Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: CarolE | March 28, 2022 at 07:29 AM
I agree with everyone here! This year has picked up speed the past couple of months! Did we even HAVE February?? I have a stash (hoard?) of that Nine Dots fabric & have used it for two lap quilts. I'm 'saving' it for at least one more project. I suffer from allergies & your husband has my sympathy on that! Sitting outside can be miserable!
Posted by: Jan | March 28, 2022 at 07:46 AM
The weeks melt away! The basket block is very intriguing. Our guild BOM this year is baskets so I'm attuned to any basket design.
Posted by: Nann | March 28, 2022 at 07:56 AM
those baskets are adorable! so glad you had a nice visit with your dad. I hope his furnace is repaired soon. it is still chilly at night for him, I'm sure.
I have tried so many things for allergies. my doctor got me to try Flonase. you can now get over the counter. it is the ONLY thing that helps with the itching and coughing.
for the eyes try Ocusoft lid scrub Plus. it really helps for the itching/dry eyes. also sold over the counter.
Posted by: Ina | March 28, 2022 at 12:23 PM
Oh I love these baskets! A great idea for a runner or even wallhanging. You'll do fine with straight line quilting.
My hubby has terrible allergies too, but it's hard to get him to try products and stick with them. He's also allergic to mosquito bites so that ends our evening time on the porch all summer!
I'm glad your dad was in high spirits this weekend.
Some folks have daffodils coming up but mine are late as our yard faces north.
Posted by: sue s | March 29, 2022 at 06:49 AM
Seems to me the Oscar's award show hasn't had so much attention in years. Will everyone be watching next year to see who gets slapped?
Posted by: Marylou Hansen | March 31, 2022 at 01:33 AM