Tuesday, April 9, 2013

April Showers MugRug Blog Hop!!

Welcome to day three of the April Showers Mug Rug Blog Hop.


Erin at Sew at home Mummy is our cheerleader for this hop!


April may have showers that bring us the flowers that bloom in May, but I never think of rain...I think of my wedding anniversary. This year is a biggie......25!
I know, right.......forever, in the blink of an eye.
We have had our ups and downs, thank The Lord, more ups than downs.

I used some sweetwater fabric and found all the 1988's I could to surround this embroidered block. I got the hands pattern on etsy from becgroves and added the dates in my poor handwriting.


A tiny bit of handquilting around the flowers and it was done.



Here are the other blog hoppers....
April shower them with a little hopping around.
A few of them even have giveaways!



Hayley @ Mrs. Pickles
Karen @ Sew Much 2 Luv
Mélanie @ Les passions de Cliodana
Cindy @ Quilt Doodle Doodles
Jamie @ Busy Bee Quilts
Judy @ That Other Blog
Regena @ The Distracted Domestic
Amy @ Domesticity and other Ponderous Things
Denise @ My Whittle Adventures
Heather @ a Reformed Heath'n
Marica @ ~Englating~
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96 comments:

  1. JoanneApril 9, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    Adorable and congratulations! Thanks for sharing your creation with us today and here's to the next 25. :-)

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  2. craftykatApril 9, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Congratulations! What a lovely mug rug to celebrate with!

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  3. Judy BApril 9, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Love your mug rug and how you did the embroidery to celebrate your special day! Thank you for sharing.

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  4. DeborahGunApril 9, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    too cute!

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  5. Mrs.PicklesApril 9, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    ahhh so cute. thanks for sharing!

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  6. newsurfiegirlApril 9, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Congratulations on your anniversary. What a wonderful way to celebrate. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. MichelleApril 10, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    A very sweet mug rug to commemorate your 25th anniversary! Congratulations!

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  8. NatiApril 10, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    So cute and congratulations!

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  9. AnitaSApril 10, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Lovely and congratulations for your aniversary.

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  10. Alcea Rosea 31April 10, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    Congratulations on your anniversary, I hope you are going to make two mug rugs or are you going to share with your husband.

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  11. charlotteApril 10, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    so cute. I love it!

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  12. Sowing StitchesApril 10, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Happy anniversary! May you be blessed with many more 'ups' blanketed in love. Celebrate! :)

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  13. ThearicaApril 10, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    Happy anniversary... Wishing you another 25 years!

    Love your mug rug!

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  14. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    Congratulations on your anniversary....great tribute....

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  15. JoyceLMApril 10, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    Happy anniversary - love your mug rug.

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  16. JulieApril 10, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    Happy Anniversary!

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  17. Elizabeth CoughlinApril 10, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    Happy Anniversary! I too will be celebrating our 25th this year, so I really love your mug rug!

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  18. MartinaApril 10, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Oh how sweet and lovely! Now I want to make one too,lol! we just had our 25th anniversary. Happy Annyversary to both of you!

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  19. CorinaApril 10, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    How sweet! Happy anniversary!

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  20. MarthaApril 10, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    Oh...I loved it...so beautiful. Happy Anniversary!

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  21. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistApril 10, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    Very nice - Happy Anniversary

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  22. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 10, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Happy Anniversary....these are great milestones. Wonderful project.

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  23. GwenApril 10, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    How sweet! Congratulations to you and your husband for staying together for 25 years--that's quite an accomplishment these days! And how cool is that fabric with the years on it! That is definitely a mug rug to cherish!

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  24. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresApril 10, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    Congrats! 25 and going strong!

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  25. DeeApril 10, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    What a wonderful 25th Tribute!

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  26. Linda CApril 10, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Very cute! Did you make one for hubby as well? Congrats on the anniversary!

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  27. Britt-IngerApril 10, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Happy Anniversary and a wonderful project. Thanks for sharing

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  28. CatherineApril 10, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    An anniversary mug rug is great! That`s a super project!

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  29. Vroomans' QuiltsApril 10, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Happy Anniversary - clever use of fabric for this cutie.

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  30. krislovesfabricApril 10, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    Happy anniversary!! This is incredible...love it so much!!

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  31. LindaApril 10, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Happy Anniversary for yesterday!! How appropriate. You did a great job!

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  32. Carol SwiftApril 10, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Congratulations on making it to 25 years! I love the embroidery design in your mug rug and your fabric choice was perfect. This would make such a sweet anniversary gift for friends and family.

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  33. Needled MomApril 10, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Happy anniversary. That was a great idea for the mug rug!!

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  34. DeniseApril 10, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    I love it! And looking at it I just realized that our 25th is coming up next month...Where did the time go?

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  35. SparkyApril 10, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Ahhh Regena...to another cherished 25 years....I think we celebrate our 25th this year too...ahhh no, next year...
    you are ahead of me....lovely mug rug

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  36. Leanne ParsonsApril 10, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Happy anniversary! We'll hit 14 this August - 25 is still a long ways off. Very sweet mug rug!

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  37. Joyce CarterApril 10, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Oh This is so sweet! A wonderful idea for a mug rug. Good job! Congratulations on your 25th anniversary and I hope you share many, many more.

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  38. JeanieApril 10, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    First of all, congratulations on your 25th! I love the date fabric that surrounds your stitching....great combination!

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  39. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾April 10, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Oh how sweet! What a great way to commemorate an anniversary.

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  40. Catskill QuilterApril 10, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Happy Anniversary! Love the mug rug!

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  41. GillApril 10, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Happy Anniversary to you both!!
    Great mug rug - thank you for sharing!

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  42. JanetApril 10, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Ah so sweet! A present for hubby? Happy anniversary.

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  43. MaraApril 10, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Congratulations on your wedding anniversary!

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  44. KarenApril 10, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Totally cute and I love that you used your own handwriting. It will make this even more special in years to come. Congrats on the big 25!!!

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  45. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nApril 10, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    I love the Reunion fabrics! Congrats on 25. What a perfect way for a stitcher to commemorate a special day. Thanks for sharing!

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  46. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioApril 10, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Happy Anniversary. Nice fabric with the years and goes perfectly with your embroidery.

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  47. VickieApril 10, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    25 years is very special ! Your mug rug is just lovely !

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  48. AmyApril 10, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Congrats on 25! Love your fabric choices. It is just darling!

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  49. Crazy AmyApril 10, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    congratulations on 25 years of wedded bliss! Great mug rug. It's wonderful.

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  50. PaulineApril 10, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    congratulations on your 25th wedding anniversary! I wish you many more years to come together with your loved one in good health and good luck. (maybe that sounds a bit strange, english/american is not my language, but the intention is good). I love your mug rug, great fabric and well stitched, you made a little treasure. Thanks for sharing.

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  51. BethApril 10, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Congratulations on 25 years!!! What a creative mug rug. Thank you for sharing.

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  52. Patty April 10, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    happy anniversary! great mug rug idea.

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  53. Quilter KathyApril 10, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Happy ANniversary... we are pleased to be celebrating with you!

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  54. PattyApril 10, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Happy Anniversary, a quarter century. Wonderful mug rug also.

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  55. LouApril 10, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Happy Anniversary!!! I will have my 32nd on May 23:)

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  56. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Lovely! Happy anniversary!

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  57. BizyStitchesApril 10, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Congrats on 25 years. We are at 22 years and counting. Love the mug rug.

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  58. Deb@asimplelifequiltsApril 10, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    This is so sweet! I love it and happy 25th Anniversary to you and yours!

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  59. JuliaPApril 10, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Congrats on 25 years of marriage! Cute mug rug for your celebration.

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  60. Kathy HApril 10, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    That is the sweetest mug rug!

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  61. SnoodlesApril 10, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Congrats and great job!

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  62. tubilinha tiacarminhaApril 10, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Felicidades sempre!É o que vale a pena na vida...lindo tapete comemorativo,parabéns.

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  63. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsApril 10, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Oh that is really very sweet!

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  64. ScrapatchesApril 10, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Happy Anniversary!! This is sew sweet. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

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  65. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Wow! That's great fabric. Happy Anniversary. Our 40th is coming up-boy how time flies. Love your Easter peeps-they sure last longer than the real ones! Thanks for sharing, from California.

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  66. Teatime CreationsApril 10, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Happy Anniversary. What a cute memento to have .

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  67. Newbie JenApril 10, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    How sweet! and Happy Anniversary.

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  68. DeniseApril 10, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    What an awesome idea! I love it! I'm surprised you didn't show a little of your bling too!

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  69. JudithApril 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Happy Anniversary Regena! Sweet mug rug and I just saw this fabric today at a shop in LaPorte Texas. Love your hand stitching. Original! Thanks for sharing...Judith, Texas

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  70. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogApril 10, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    thats very nice, happy anniversary ☺
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente i Germany

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  71. ThreadCatcherApril 10, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Very Nice...love the embroidery. Happy Anniversary and thanks for sharing.

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  72. JustPamApril 10, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Happy anniversary! Love the embroidery!

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  73. RhondaApril 10, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Happy 25th Anniversary!!

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  74. lefuntzApril 10, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    April is a very busy birthday month in my family so I get it. Happy Happy Anniversary! I hope you have many more years full of ups with few downs.

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  75. TammyApril 10, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Super cute. Nove. 19th, 1988 is my wedding anniversary. Scary how those years just keep creeeping up on you....I used to think only really old people were married for 25 years. That that was like forever...lol...welll guess I am really really old these day.

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  76. DeAnna April 10, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Awe...how cute is that. I love it. Happy anniversary!

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  77. CathiApril 10, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Happy Anniversary!! What a wonderful mug rug!

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  78. JanaramaApril 10, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    I love your mug rug. The stitching is terrific. Happy Anniversary!

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  79. Karen OApril 10, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Congratulations on 25 years! Great job on the stitching. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  80. LJApril 10, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Congratulations! In this day and age, 25 years is a real accomplishment. Your mug rug is such a neat reminder of your anniversary.

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  81. karen kApril 10, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Congrats! A special treasure to mark your years together.

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  82. Patty C.April 10, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Wonderful finish :)

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  83. CeciliaApril 10, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Congratulations! This year will be 25 for me as well. I like your mug rug. Thanks for sharing.

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  84. sandraApril 10, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Very cute and congrats on 25 th, we will be married 47 yrs this July. Time flys when you are in love. Blessings Sandra

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  85. PamelaApril 10, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    What a sweet way to commemorate an anniversary! It's lovely. Thanks for sharing!

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  86. Gina LoomisApril 10, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Awesome mug rug! I love that idea! Your sitchery looks fantastic! Thanks for participating and inspiring us today!

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  87. Emily CApril 10, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Great mug rug. Love the handholding =) so cute.

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  88. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    I love your mug rug!!!!!
    Marisa

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  89. apple blossomApril 11, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    nice memorable mug rug

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  90. Just Quilt ItApril 11, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Congratulations on 25 years of marriage! Very cute idea for your mug rug.

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  91. SusanApril 11, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    What a wonderful mug rug to mark an amazing anniversary! Congratulations! Thanks for including us.

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  92. Lavonna ZWBApril 11, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Congratulations. What a lovely tribute. Thank you for sharing.

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  93. Quilt Doodle DesignsApril 13, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Happy anniversary! What a special mug rug.

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  94. ✄ Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy ✄April 13, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Happy anniversary! Thank you for sharing - and for participating with us!

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  95. MoeWestApril 13, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Congratulations on your big anniversary! What a nice mug rug to mark the occasion.

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  96. Sunshine GirlApril 14, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    This is lovely and what a lovely way to make an anniversary reminder too!

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