Opposites Attract Challenge Blog Hop

Marian from Seamstobesew has done it again! What a wonderful challenging blog hop this is. Two, no more than three colors in a mini quilt.  But I'm getting ahead of myself.

Schedule for today......

You are here at Ravelly1

Mary Mack's Blog

Tea Time Creations

123 Quilt

Sew Many Yarns

Make sure you visit all the bloggers to see all the great creations they've done!!

The fantastic give-aways....

First, there's the $25 gift certificate from The Fat Quarter Shop. You can really find some "wonderful-ness" there for sure!!!

Then, there's a stupendous give-away from DJ Inkers of their Kids All Year CD. How exciting is that!!!

Details on how to participate in today's give-aways......

Just leave a comment mentioning your two favorite colors!! That's all it takes to be considered. Marian will announce the winners each day on her blog. So please do check in with her.

Now, back to the main event.....

I took up the challenge, dug into my stash and came up with two unlikely fabrics.

I've had these two in my stash for many years, can't remember or imagine why I purchased them in the first place.

I chose a quick design block which consist of two and three inch strips.

Here, I've sewn and cut four blocks just to see if my idea is going to work. I like what I see, so, onward!!

Sixteen blocks later I can see a secondary design along with the spinning star design.

Next, I added a border.

With pins, a choice of thread, my trusty adhesive spray and a backing fabric, it's time to get this mini quilted.

I decided to stitch around the star design.

All done & bound!! A 17 inch square mini quilt I've named " Cosmic Spinner Dance."

Finally, I'd like to show you all a little quilt that I designed but never quilted years ago. It measures 24" square. Maybe I'll get it quilted soon but don't count on it. I'm already eyeing a new project.

Don't forget to leave a comment mentioning your two favorite colors. BTW, my two very favorite colors are shades of Green and  shades of Gray. I'm mad about them.

Oh my gosh!

I went to the Houston Quilt Show the other day & had a blast.

Here's what I got.

Two great magazines.

Thread for embroidery projects.

A water soluble backing for embroidery projects.

More thread for embroidery projects.

And then.......OMG, I found one of my favorite artist's work......Ginny Greaves' piece "Worry" won 3rd place.

On another note, here's what I've been up to these days.

I know the floss color is subtle but I love the old-fashion look. It coming along fairly quickly. Each time I think I'll take a break, I find myself saying, 'just one more!' 

Lookie, Lookie

 

I couldn't resist.

 

 Red Rock Threads 

is having a wonderful sale on threads so I chose some delicious Presencia  threads to stock up on. It seems I collect thread.

You never know when you'll need a certain color.....LOL

I bought  a Bittersweet package; Night package; Earth package; Honey package; Neutral Sampler; Forest package and Taupe Sampler package.

Pop over to look at all the beautiful threads and just maybe you'll find something that you can't live without......hehehehehe!!

 

A is for Aardvark - BOW - Final Panel

First.....Happy Fourth of July!!!!!

I made this mug rug in honor of today.

(Sorry, it's not the give away. That one is at the bottom of this post)

 

 

Now, down to the post.......

Animal Kingdom

The final panel background should measure, unfinished, 6 1/2 by 24 1/2.

After printing this PDF, use a light-box and place sheet face down to trace lettering onto your favorite adhesive then iron onto selected fabrics before cutting out and placing onto background fabric.

Stitch around letters as desired.

 

The "Peaches" Mug Rug winner is.....

 

Kathy L.

 

Congratulations to you, Kathy L.!

We can communicate via email when you leave a comment.

 

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"High Seas" Mug Rug

is the next give-away.

Just leave a comment to be added to the hat.

If you are a commenter without a blog, a no-reply-er or an Open IDer, please include your email addy so that I can get in touch with you should you win. I really appreciate everyone who visits my blog and love chatting with you all.
I'll announce the winner on July 11th.

A is for Aardvark - BOW - "Z"

Block "Z"

The winner of the Evening Grosbeak is

Gene

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Congratulations Gene!!

Just leave a comment & we'll get together via email.

 

Can you believe it, A is for Aardvark is just about over with this post.

 All that's left is the lettering "Animal Kingdom."

I had a blast hand embroidering each block and I hope you enjoyed making them, as well.

 

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This next mug rug is........

 

Peaches Mug Rug

 

This is not the end of the mug rug give-away. I will continue the give-away each

Thursday.

If you want a chance to win the Peaches mug rug, leave a comment to get in the "hat," and come back each week to see who wins or to participate.

I love making and giving these little bits of sunshine to brighten someone's day.

 

A is for Aardvark - BOW - "Y" & Two Winners

Block "Y"

 

The winner of the Avocado Mug Rug is

 

Laura

Congratulations!

Leave a comment & we'll connect via email.

 

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Next mug rug up is........

 

Evening Grosbeak Mug Rug

Just leave a comment to have a chance.

I'll announce a winner June 27th.

 

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One more announcement........

The winner of the these lovely ten inch squares is

 

Sandra

Congratulations to you. Just leave a comment and we'll get together via email.

 

 

 

A is for Aardvark - BOW - "X"

First, can I get a whoop, whoop for the finish of my barn quilt. I did a one inch dark brown stop border and a five inch sand colored border with....what else.......

fences around the corners.

The final measurement is 49" by 53".

I know it's a strange measurement but the blocks were 11" by 13 1/2".

Love it!! What are your thoughts??

 

Now onto the Letter X.....

 

Block "X"

The winner of Owl In Tree is

 

Holee!

Leave a comment and I'll get your info via email.

Congratulations!!

 

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The next mug rug is this cute little avocado half.

By now you know the drill. Leave a comment to participate!!

I'll announce the winner June 20th.

 

A is for Aardvark - BOW - "W"

Block "W"

 

The winner of the "Owl attempting to Land" is

Sharon

Just leave me a comment and we'll get together from email.

 

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Looks like that owl landed and has settled in for the hunt. If you'd like a chance at this guy,

"On the Hunt,"

 just leave a comment and you're in the hat!!

Reminder: To my non-reply-ers, yahoo me, Bloglovin, or Linky follower I do know that you are out there and will do my best to keep our connection. When leaving a comment if you would include your email addy....that helps me to contact you. Several already do that but I wanted to let other know.

I'll announce a winner of "On the Hunt" owl on June 13th.

Even if you've won one mug rug or several, please keep commenting and winning. I love it and only wish to bring a smile or warm a heart with these little mug rugs!!

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In a week or so I'll be doing a sort of grand give away for my varied FOLLOWERS.

 So there's still time to become a

 FOLLOWER.

 Alrighty then my babblings are over!

A is for Aardvark - BOW - "V" & Update

Block "V"

 

And the winner of the Sunflower mug rug is   

Gill

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Congratulations Gill!!!

Leave a comment so that we can get together via email.

 

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Next mug rug up for grabs is this cut little owl attempting a safe landing.

Leave a comment for a chance at it.

I'll announce a winner June 6th.

 

BTW,

I'm planning a fantastically, wonderful secret give-away very soon for those of you who

"FOLLOW" my blog via all the different ways.

So if you are not a "FOLLOWER" there's time to join the madness and stay tuned

 because you are really going to love this

 special give away.

 

 

Update on Buzzard Bait (AKA) Sugar and Cream

See that little whitish heifer.......that's little Buzzard Bait nearly grown up. I hardly recognized her myself. She is now, of course, grazing with the herd but still a ham when it comes to having her picture taken.

 

 

A is for Aardvark - BOW - "U"

Block "U"

 

The winner of the tropical fish is _____Barb_____

Congratulations to you, Barb!

Email me and we'll get all the particulars then.

 

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 Sunflower is the next mug rug. Doesn't it look springy!!

Leave a comment and you're in the running.

I'll announce a winner May 30th.