Weekend Stitching

 I finally got some stitching done this weekend.  The Missouri TOGA (Treadle On Gathering & Academy) is having a mug & mug rug exchange.  I found several different mugs, then made some mug rugs to match.  One will be for the exchange, and the others will be for sale (funds to benefit the TOGA) in case someone comes that doesn't have a mug & mug rug, but still wants to participate in the exchange.

set for the exchange

front of mug

back of mug

two similar mug rugs

mug/teapot with mug rug

mug rug set

I used a pattern for the embroidery from Jennifer of Elefantz.  I shrank her pattern for the mug rug above, but I just finished another embroidery for another mug rug, that I stitched full size (and in different colors).  I'll show the other mug rug when the binding is stitched down.  That mug rug isn't for the exchange.

Full size on the left (before stitching), smaller one on the right (stitched)

During the TOGA, I'll also be doing a demo on Faux Piping Binding. I learned how to do this from Deonn's blog. I've taught this several times over the years.  I used the faux piping binding on the mug rugs above, but I needed some to show the process, so I have 2 more mug rugs.  

to teach faux piping binding

As a grandma, I've been bad.  I got the quilts finished for the 1st & 2nd grandkids done before they were born, but, with the 3rd grandbaby, I still haven't finished either quilt.  

Fractured Diamonds

I finished the quilt top the end of February, but never got around to basting it.  This cutie was born April 20th.

Well, the quilt is now quilted, and the binding is stitched on one side (the back since it has Minkee on the back).  I'll stitch the binding down while hubby drives me to the TOGA.  

ready to stitch the binding down

I'll get to the 2nd baby quilt (Harry Potter with a castle setting) after the TOGA.  

Happy Sewing Machine Day! and a Request

 Happy Sewing Machine Day!

Here are a couple of photos of a few of my favorite sewing machines.  This one is my most used hand crank.

1927 Singer 15 hand crank

This is my favorite electric sewing machine.

1939 Singer 221 'Betty Sue'

Betty Sue will be getting a workout this afternoon, as I sew several strips of faux piping binding together for some mug mats.

This is my favorite treadle. 

Post WWII Japanese 'Victor'

I've had some of you pray for my nieces son, Miller, over the years.  Miller has a mitochondrial disease, called Leigh's. 

Miller and his mommy

Miller's disease is rare, his sub-set of the disease is even more rare.  Miller has already survived longer than normal, and they are trying to raise funds for research for a cure or treatment. Please check out this blog post from my niece, Jacque.  Any funds contributed will be greatly appreciated, not only for Miller, but other kids with this disease.