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Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Black Tie Boogie.


Today I'm taking part in the Black Tie Boogie hop. Madame Samm comes up with such fun themes for these hops and it's a great way to share what we've been making. Vickie from More stars in Comanche is our head cheerleader and has done a wonderful job.  Many thanks to both of you.

My project for this hop started when I saw this fabric at my local quilt store.


I had a project in mind to use this fabric. I needed new oven gloves as mine have been around for ever and are looking rather tired and in need of retirement. Also I want to make some as presents for my two daughters. This way I get to make new oven gloves for me and then having got the pattern clear in my head make some for the girls.

I decided that I would add a pop of orange as the binding.



I used two layers of wadding for the gloves. The outer layer was a thermal layer and then I added a second layer of cotton wadding. With my old gloves if the pan was super hot or you ended up holding a hot pan slightly longer for example carrying it to the dinning table then the heat came through. I haven't tried them out yet but I'm not expecting any burnt fingers when I use them.

I quilted the gloves with a cross hatched design using aurifil thread. The thread works so well in my machine, no tangles or breaks.

Then this afternoon I had a few moments free and was looking for a new quilt pattern. In my search I came across a cute Thanksgiving Turkey Mug Rug by Amanda Weatherill of The patchsmith from 2012. I just had to make it. Since I only started it this afternoon it isn't finished yet but all the pieces have been fused to my background.


Now all I've got to do tomorrow is appliqué round all the pieces. I'm going to do that by hand. I think I may take it to work with me as I have to attend two graduation ceremonies in the afternoon . I should have time between the two ceremonies to get quite a lot of it stitched. I hate waiting around without anything to do.

Now you need to go and visit the other participants for the day.

November 27

I'm enjoying the fact that there are smaller numbers on each day of this hop. I've actually managed to visit everyone so far and have got so many ideas for future projects. 

Enjoy the rest of the hop and I hope you all have a very happy Thanksgiving.

Lyndsey
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48 comments:

  1. DeAnna 27 November 2013 at 05:13

    Love the chicken fabric and the oven mitt you made with it. The turkey is going to be awesome with those great fabrics and your handiwork!

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  2. Judy B27 November 2013 at 05:28

    What a handy shape for your oven mitt! The turkey mug rug is sew cute! Thank you for sharing.

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  3. Baa. xxx27 November 2013 at 06:58

    That chicken fabric looks great made up into oven gloves - love the pop of colour the orange gives. Your mug rug is going to be cute too.

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  4. Britt-Inger27 November 2013 at 07:31

    Your oven mitt is wonderful in that awesome chicken fabric and the orange binding make it pop. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  5. Una27 November 2013 at 08:02

    I love the chicken material. I rarely see great patterns like that in the shops.

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  6. Celtic Thistle27 November 2013 at 08:23

    Very smart oven gloves, the orange binding really sets them off!

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  7. Shari27 November 2013 at 09:23

    Loving your fun choice of chicken fabric...perfect for oven mitts. And your turkey is adorable!

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  8. charlotte27 November 2013 at 10:02

    Wonderful projects. Love the chicken fabric. I love your oven gloves. Can you tell me approximately how long they are? I would love to make some myself. A clever design!

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  9. Purl Buttons27 November 2013 at 10:05

    Your new potholder is so cute! I think the orange makes it just right.

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  10. Vroomans' Quilts27 November 2013 at 12:03

    I love your little chicken fabric - how cute is that!! This is the kind of oven mitt I like as I tend to touch my wrists/arms when taking things out.

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  11. Anonymous27 November 2013 at 12:05

    You always have such nice fabrics, what are the shops in Switzerland doing ???? :-((
    Great idea with the gloves, that would be perfectly fit in my kitchen...

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  12. Elizabeth Coughlin27 November 2013 at 12:10

    Great projects. I love the oven gloves; the orange piping is a great touch!

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  13. Vickie27 November 2013 at 12:15

    What cute chicken fabric Lyndsey, an oven glove like that would make an excellant gift...thanks for the idea and the link to the cutie turkey ! Thanks for joining in the BTB fun !

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  14. Marjorie's Busy Corner27 November 2013 at 12:15

    Yes..your first idea is so very useful and I love it...the second is just too cute

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  15. StitchinByTheLake27 November 2013 at 12:18

    Lyndsey I love your oven gloves! I'm wondering if you had a pattern or if you made it up from one you had? I'd love to make some too but I'm not sure how long they are. :) blessings, marlene

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  16. Thearica27 November 2013 at 12:34

    Cute oven glove. My hands are so big, I have trouble using them. Maybe I could make my own and make them to fit my hands. hmmm

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  17. newsurfiegirl27 November 2013 at 12:43

    What a wonderful oven mitt. Having something that beautiful in my kitchen might even inspire me to try and cook more often!! Perhaps I should make one.

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  18. Sparky27 November 2013 at 12:54

    oh yes I am feeling it…thanksgiving….thankful for your lovely projects..the pot holder…perfect along with your mat...

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  19. Robin27 November 2013 at 14:01

    Oh, your oven mitt is adorable! I love the orange binding. And your little turkey mug rug is so cute!

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  20. Agnes B. Bullock27 November 2013 at 14:05

    Well, you know my address- hope customs doesn't charge too much for my kitchen gloves!


    Fabulous as always!

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  21. Leah27 November 2013 at 14:25

    Love that oven mit! The orange binding is the perfect color for it! Your mug rug is looking spiffy as well!

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  22. Jane's Quilting27 November 2013 at 14:31

    They are great! The are going to make beautilul gifts and I sure would be proud to get one. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  23. Tammy27 November 2013 at 14:45

    What lovely chicken fabric. Love the green color. That turkey you are working on is quiet cute.

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  24. Lisa27 November 2013 at 15:03

    Cute chickens and perfect project!

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  25. sew.darn.quilt27 November 2013 at 15:04

    Great oven mitts and your turkey is a sweetie :)

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  26. Unknown27 November 2013 at 15:29

    Love the oven mitts..Thanks for sharing

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  27. Anonymous27 November 2013 at 15:30

    I love the pop of orange on the oven mitts - so fun! Love the turkey mug rug.

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  28. Siouxzq64@gmail.com27 November 2013 at 15:49

    Love the oven mitts. I need some new ones too maybe I will have to make some new ones.

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  29. Calicojoan27 November 2013 at 15:52

    Oh how I love those big oven mitts. You picked just the right color for the binding on them too! What a fun little mug rug!

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  30. Judy Cooper Textile Artist27 November 2013 at 16:15

    That is interesting fabric for the oven mitts (lovely, by the way). Great projects.

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  31. evelyn27 November 2013 at 16:23

    Love your bright and cheery oven mitts. Your daughters will too. Your mug rug is too cute. I too like the smaller number of posters every day.

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  32. sandra27 November 2013 at 16:32

    Great oven mitts and the fabric is so cute. Have fun quilting your mug rug too.

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  33. Laura S Reading27 November 2013 at 17:04

    I love how that green and orange (and chicken) combo brightens up a room. And is so very useful, too.

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  34. Gill27 November 2013 at 17:12

    I love the green chicken fabric - any idea what it is?? The oven gloves are fabulous!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  35. Wendy27 November 2013 at 18:08

    Wonderful projects, Lesley!! Thank you for sharing and have to say thank you especially for the turkey mug rug inspiration! I need a hostess gift tomorrow and have the time to make something quick ... yay you for the inspiration! Thank you :)

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  36. Mari Bein27 November 2013 at 18:14

    Tecido bem divertido!
    Luvas essenciais para usar na cozinha.

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  37. LJ27 November 2013 at 21:05

    I do like that chicken fabric and oven gloves were a super idea.

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  38. Createology27 November 2013 at 23:38

    Making oven protectors is a great idea and perfect fabric for Black Tie Boogie. Now that turkey mug rug is just uber cute. Placemats too for next year? Thanks for hopping. Creative Stitching Bliss...

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  39. Carla28 November 2013 at 00:39

    Great oven mitt. That would be a great gift, for sure. Your turkey is really cute, also. Very nice job. Thanks for sharing.

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  40. Marcy28 November 2013 at 01:01

    The oven mitts are so cool. Great fabric. Love your turkey too.

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  41. Simone28 November 2013 at 03:10

    I really like the oven mitt. Great idea to make a couple more for gifts. Cute turkey design on the mug rug. It is coming together nicely and will still be done in time for Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful holiday season.

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  42. Julie28 November 2013 at 14:38

    Awesome fabric...perfect for oven mitts! The mug rug is super cute too!

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  43. Just Quilt It29 November 2013 at 15:04

    Cute, cute oven mitts. I love the pattern you used. Can you give me a name for the pattern? The mug rug is going to be so cute when finished. Thanks for sharing.

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  44. Shanna29 November 2013 at 23:40

    I really like your oven mitt! Orange was a very nice touch I think, good job!

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  45. Linda C30 November 2013 at 17:14

    That is such cute fabric you used as a jump start for the oven gloves. The orange really did make the chickens pop. Looks like you are well on your way with the turkey project too. Way to go, Lyndsey!

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  46. Anonymous30 November 2013 at 21:23

    Yes, the fabric is too cute...and the orange is just the right pop! Thanks for sharing!

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  47. Lynne2 December 2013 at 02:51

    The orange binding was a truly inspired choice!

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  48. Deonn5 December 2013 at 06:01

    Darling fabric for the oven mitt - I like the orange on it too! Perfect little turkey in honor of Turkey Day!

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