The Swap

I mentioned about a month ago that I signed up to participate in my very first craft swap. I joined a mug rug swap. First I have to say I LOVED doing this swap. You had to make two mug rugs to send to your swap partner and mail them by the middle of February. I really liked going through my large amount of scrap fabrics and creating two very different and unique looking mug rugs. These are the two that I created (my partners last name started with a "W" which is why there is an appliqued "W" on one of the rugs)



I mailed them off the other day along with some Alaskan Tea, hot coco and coffee. I sure hope my partner likes them. Then the other day I received two mug rugs in the mail from the person who had my name. My partner made the perfect ones for me. Here they are:


I really like the fact that they are simple. Brown is one of my favorite colors (if any of you have seen my house you know how brown is a dominate color). I also love the colorful one she made. I especially like how she used the salvage ends of the fabric. It makes it look very fun and modern and what a great way to use every part of the fabric right? My partner also sent me two fat quarters of fabric and some delicious hot chocolate. Anyone want to join me for some hot coco and cookies?


One of my friends warned me that I would get hooked on the craft swapping if I started and I have to say she was right. I am already searching for a new swap to join - maybe I'll try a potholder swap or a pillow swap, there are so many options.

Also just to get all the craft projects posted at one time my friend Brandy and I finished making the book/diaper bag I had talked about. Here is my finished bag:


It is the perfect size to take my bible and notes to Bible Study Fellowship and also the perfect size to carry around the few items that I need for Neal on a daily basis like, sippy cup, diapers, snacks and an extra set of clothes just in case he needs them. It was the first time that either Brandy or myself had made anything like this so were very impressed with how easy it was to put together and are both so happy with our bags.

If you are interested in making a bag like this or similar visit my friends blog at "Clover and Violet" by clicking the link below. She has some great patterns in her shop that you can order.