modern maple mug rugs

so, modern maple mania is sweeping the internet quilty world. and i’ve been wanting to make some little mug rugs (or placemats) for my kiddos, who pretty much hi-jack all of the mug rugs in the house. and i knew i’d never finish a whole modern maples quilt, given my time restrictions.

so, i got to work cutting. and piecing. until i had enough maple leaves to make six mug rugs.
(then i got sick. then i got better. then i finished them.)

and the backs. in all their washed and crinkly glory.

this backing is BY FAR my favorite. and i’m not even keeping it. i don’t think. orange corduroy.

and, finally. a shot of the stack of them. to see fun bindings. a bit of up close quilting. etcetera…

so, the kids have claimed theirs. derek has his. i have mine. one is a gift. and the baby will get the leftover one. someday.