Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Winter Penny Rug!


Today I finished a new piece for next year. I will be working on Christmas all year long, so I can make all the pieces that I never got to, this year. I will also be finishing some projects and quilting some tops, so hopefully I can get it all done. I also want to make a quilt for a new Grandson who will be arriving in May.

This piece was made with a design by Buttermilk Basin. The original design has tongues on the sides, but I decided to leave mine out and blanket stitch, in cream floss, around the edge. I will be using it as a wall hanging instead of a table mat.


One thing I love about winter is the snow, especially when we get just enough and it stays on the ground. Bill was taking photos of me while I was out getting some exercise. I dress for warmth, definitely not fashion, lol.


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22 comments:

  1. Missie of Traditional Primitives January 2, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Love your little winter penny rug! And looks like you are having fun! I went cross country skiing once in Chicago, high on a bluff along the lake. It was beautiful, but very cold. I was so exhausted after the long excursion...LOL! Have a wonderful week!

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  2. appleberrycottageJanuary 2, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    I'm also working on left over Christmas projects! Guess we'll be ready for Christmas in July. We don't have as much snow here in IL, but the cold finally arrived.
    Laura

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  3. Rugs and PugsJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    Debbie ~
    I'm glad you can enjoy the snow. NOT ME!!!
    Sweet penny mat.
    Hugs from Ohio :)
    Lauren

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  4. Cathy G.January 2, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    Your winter penny mat is great! I have that pattern in my to do someday pile! I hope to work on Christmas all year too.... it's so hard to in July! LOL!
    Wonderful photo of you on the ski trail! It looks so invigorating! Hope you had a nice hot mug of cocoa afterwards!
    Hugs!
    Cathy G

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  5. MelodyJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Love your penny rug. We are roasting here in Australia so your snow looks very inviting.

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  6. PattiJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Love your Winter penny mat and especially your changes. I've been looking at that pattern for a week now and thinking it was a little too busy for me - I think taking the tongues off was perfect! I might just do the same...
    Blessings, Patti

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  7. Robin LeuschenJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    I love your wool runner...You are going to have new goodies to unpack and display next Christmas Season...That's fun !!
    Robin

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  8. BarbaraJanuary 3, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    You look fashionably warm.

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  9. Deborah OHareJanuary 3, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    I spent my time making my cards for next year, hoping to be ahead of the game for a chance. Sweet rug!

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  10. moosecraftJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Zoom! Look at you on skis!!! It almost makes snow look like fun? lol! Love the Winter mat you stitched. I think it looks better without the tongues.

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  11. CindyJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    I could "do" Christmas all year long...and I do !! LOL
    I'm always ready to sew as soon as the Christmas Tree is down - which is the night of Dec. 25th, or the morning of Dec. 26th. LOL

    Happy Stitching.

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  12. primitivebettysJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Great new rug! :-) Happy New Year Debbie!

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  13. KarenJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Brr! Cold looking. Both the new penny rug and you out in the snow.

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  14. Jacque.January 3, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Love your wallhanging. A grandbaby? Congrats!

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  15. Raymond HomesteadJanuary 3, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    What a cute snowman penny rug! You make me cold just looking at you out in the snow!

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  16. Carrie P.January 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    sweet penny rug!
    I have always wanted to learn to cross country ski. Not enough snow where I live.

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  17. LoriJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Cute wool applique!!
    After snowshoeing before Christmas I am hoping we get more snow so I can do it again. It was so much fun. When it's cold, who cares about fashion?!! LOL You're looking great!!

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  18. Roberta January 4, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    I love Buttermilk Basin designs and your piece turned out great! I could spend the whole year doing fall pieces--can't seem to pass up any cute design with pumpkins or fall leaves! ~Roberta

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  19. Firecracker KidJanuary 5, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    Oh my gosh, I'd be on my butt in a heartbeat if I tried to snow ski. You look very fashionable to me :)
    Pretty rug too.

    Hugs~Carol

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  20. GailJanuary 5, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Love your snowman wall hanging!
    I think I need to dig out my XX skis and get some similar exercise.

    Gail :)

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  21. Barbara Strobel LardonJanuary 5, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Love the penny rug. Perfect for winter.

    You look great in your ski garb!

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  22. The Joy of Needlework January 17, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    If that was me I would be flat on my butt. You look darn go to me. I love the snow too and I am looking at Utah for a place that will fit my budget. lol, lol. Hugs, LenZie

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