Happy Friday!
Welcome to Friday on the April Showers Blog Hop!
A big thank you to Erin and Madame Samm for organizing this for us!
The Perfectionist (go away!) in me is arguing with the Zenist (trying to keep me calm!) in me ......
I picked some cute fabrics to make some bright flowers.
I had tulips in my head, on a bed of green grass.....
trying to think of April showers, bring May flowers, I planned on making 4 sets of flowers, but ....
trying to think of April showers, bring May flowers, I planned on making 4 sets of flowers, but ....
I didn't realize the smaller the Dresden petals, the more you need and the bigger the inner circle,
(edit: 2 inch strips, made 24 petals, I think 4.5 inch circle)
but I had to keep going.
(edit: 2 inch strips, made 24 petals, I think 4.5 inch circle)
but I had to keep going.
So, as my 4 sets would not make 4 dresden flower circles.
Ok, so I put the colours together for 2 flowers.
Then I had to pick a colour for the centres.
Ok, so I put the colours together for 2 flowers.
Then I had to pick a colour for the centres.
When I opened my green bin, out jumped a bright green, so I thought great, for a bed of grass!
Enough for 2 mug rugs!
So back to looking for fabric for the centres, I thought black and white check....
But it wasn't in the bin, but wavy black fabric was, good for contrast...
No time for hand applique, I prepared for fusible centres
I put the mug rugs together, pillow case style...
laid the petal circles down
ironed down the centres
Voila!
Now, Perfectionist says they are sooooo dark
So, Zenist, says, in her most calming, soothing voice.....
So, Zenist, says, in her most calming, soothing voice.....
think about sitting outside in a warm summer evening
near the pond in the back yard, (natural or your own design)
near the pond in the back yard, (natural or your own design)
look at the dark blue water, long shadows across the surface
see the green leaves and stems?
Open your eyes, what do you see?
Open your eyes, what do you see?
W A T E R L I L I E S
My Zen lady won out!
Now I love them!
If you leave me a comment, tell me which of my lillies you would like,
I will send it to the luck winner!
If you leave me a comment, tell me which of my lillies you would like,
I will send it to the luck winner!
Enjoy your day!
Erin has the list to visit my other friends today!
Take care, Leslie
Great job...and you made me laugh...I think we all go through the same thing. They are both wonderful! :)
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ReplyDeleteThey are both great......the pink one ! Thanks for sharing your zen lilies.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers turned into beautiful water lily mug rugs! I love both colors. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute mug rugs. I can't decide which one I like the best. If I win, surprise me.
ReplyDeleteWould love either, they are both winners.
ReplyDeleteLove them- beautiful!
ReplyDeleteToo funny the conversation you had with yourself. I love the pink one!!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely creations. Thank you for sharing with us. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely waterlilies! >Love both, but the pink is calling for me,lol!
ReplyDeleteI love Dresdens! Both your mug rugs are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteO lovely your flowers are. Nice colors you used. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFrederika
I love the pink waterlily very much.
ReplyDeleteOh they are both lovely..One of my favorite colors is pink so I would say that one..but either one is very pretty and the person would be very lucky to have either.
ReplyDeletePretty, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Zen lady....your flowers are lovely....good job there....please do your fellow creators a favour...add your list to your post so we can find them as easily as we found you......they will so appreciate this.
ReplyDeleteThey do look like water lillies. How lovely.
ReplyDeleteHa! I am glad you ave us the heads up about the Dresden petals. I old have realized it too late.
ReplyDelete*old=would. .....auto correct on an iPad grrrrrr
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful. I have always loved dresdens but not thought of using one for a mug rug, thank you for sharing your idea. My favourite is the waterlily mat.
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Your work is beautiful. I favor the pink water lily,
ReplyDeleteI just bought a dresden ruler and need to at least try one pattern, a mug rug would be a start. Both your mug rugs are pretty. I love the blue only slightly more than the pink!
ReplyDeleteThese are great. I prefer the blue.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely and I love water lilies. Yay for the Zen lady!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely water lily mug rugs! The pink is definitely my favorite! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love both....but choosing pink..thank your for this chance
ReplyDeleteYour Dresden mug rugs turned out just lovely. That pink one pops right out there...love the colors!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! I think I like the pink one best. Very nicely done!
ReplyDeleteLeslie,
ReplyDeleteSince the Dare to Dresden blog hop in January I've been 'collecting' Dresden variations...and your lovely water lily pattern is the latest in my collection! :) Curious though, what size in the circle for the center?
happy Friday! Beulah
Hi Beulah, it is a 4.5 inch circle, and gives about 1/4 inch extra all the way around to overlap nicely.
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Take care, Leslie
Your water lillies are wonderful! I especially like the pink one.
ReplyDeleteHowever you came about these mug rugs, they are great! The blue one is my favorite! THanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethese are both wonderful, love your color choices and perfect background choice!
ReplyDeleteYour lilies are beautiful. My favorite is the blue. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteLoving the dresdens - beautiful
ReplyDeleteThe mug rugs are lovely. I like them both but am partial to blue. Great job! (Isn't it great the way quilters can start out with one idea and end up with another totally beautiful design?)
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us your mug rugs! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Pink would brighten my day... I like how you captured the give & take process of quilting in your post.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to think of a cup of tea floating on a pink water lily in a mug rug pond. Thanks for sharing your process. I'm glad your Zen side won out. That size would also make great sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteOh< yes! I can see the water lilies floating in the pond. Great job! I love the Dresdens, especially the pink one. Thank you for sharing today.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mug rugs and the pink one would be welcome.Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe blue water lily is calming to me. Great job. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your water lilies! Either would look wonderful in my house. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe water lilies are so wonderful - especially the pink one. Love the zen!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! These are both very pretty, but if I had to choose one it would probably be the pink one, no wait, the blue and yellow. Yes, definitely the pink one. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your creations with us today.
What pretty mug rugs. I think(?) my favorite is the blue and yellow. I am glad Zen won out.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, both are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love these! how beautiful! I love the pink one the most though and would be so lucky if you pick me!
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Youe mug rugs are so beautiful. Love them both. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dresdens. You did a wonderful job on both of them. Although I am very partial to the pink..lol...my inner girlie girl comeing out. she is a sucker for pink....
ReplyDeleteYour mug rugs are so pretty - I especially like the pink one!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
Really nice mug rugs. I like the purple and yellow/gold one. That is the college colors of the school my husband went to. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHow unique to use the Dresden pattern for water lilies. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteThey are both lovely! Maybe the blue?
ReplyDeleteLove the blue and yellow. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love the pink one, and I love Dresden Plates..
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love Dresden Plates and the pink lily is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think I favor the pink one but they are both so very pretty. Good thing that the Zen lady talked the Perfectionist Lady down from the ledge, LOL!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful water lilies!
ReplyDeleteI'd be happy to win either. Great job.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very sweet and beautiful set of mug rugs - oh to see water lilies, but that is a ways off in this neck of the woods.
ReplyDeletelove the pink one thanks pink is my fav color
ReplyDeleteVery pretty water lilies! I like the pink one best..Thanks for the giveaway..
ReplyDeleteCogratulations to your inner Zen lady, she helped you create two wonderful mug rugs ;-), I love the pink one, but both are beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty water lillies! I too like the pink one best!
ReplyDeleteBoth are pretty, but I like the blue (or is it purple?) and yellow one the best.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Susan
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the pink one is divine! thanks!
ReplyDeletei love the purple and yellow one. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThese mug rugs are original! I love them! You did a nice job on both of them. Sorry, I can not pick one, I would like to receive any of them as a gift!
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I forgot to tell you that I just discovered your blog through this blog hop and now I'm following you via GFC, my day to participate in this blog hop is on April 15, nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteMarisa.
Beautiful dresdens. I love the pink one the best. They are really well done.
ReplyDeleteBoth are wonderful, the pink is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute and I love dresdens. Your zenist did a fine job because they turned out so well. Why is that our stash usually doesn't match the idea(s) in our heads? Anyway, that's been my experience too many times.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Zen side! Love that blue one the best!
ReplyDeleteThey are both lovely:) I am leaning toward the pink one:)
ReplyDeleteLove them! We have water lilies in our pond and your Zen side has captured them wonderfully. Pink please!
ReplyDeleteI love the wavy fabric in the centers! Blue for me.
ReplyDeleteI love the wavy fabric in the centers! Blue for me.
ReplyDeleteOnly a God can be perfect. Let your Zen side shine. I like the blue.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I love the color combinations. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the pink lilies! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI think I like the pink lillies the best. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Beautiful! Pink for me! Thanks for participating & inspiring us!
ReplyDeletegood for you, Zen Lady!! :) Great job and thank you so much for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove the internal dialogue! Great looking mug rugs!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Your mug rugs are beautiful. Thank you so much for participating in the hop!
ReplyDeleteI think they turned out awesome! I love new ideas with dresdens. Thanks!
ReplyDeletethese are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI don't need to be part of the giveaway, but wanted to tell you I love your mug rug idea. They are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove your mug rugs
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThey are both lovely but pink is my fav color!
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They are gorgeous! You did and outstanding job. I love the blue one!
ReplyDeletelovely mugrugs, they makes me smile ☺
ReplyDeleteLovely. I am glad that the Zen lady won out and now you can enjoy the results of your hard work.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. So hard to choose .... I think pink.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing & for the chance to win.
Such lovely water lilies. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the pink lily the best!
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I love them both...but the Pink one is my favorite! Thanks!! :)
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