Last week we debuted our first fabric sentiment stamp ("be thankful") which is very exciting! This week we introduce two more sentiments, "love," and "forever." The great "thing about the stamps is that you can use one at at time or combine them to make a phrase.
Quilted Pot Holder
Stamps -
October Mums stamp set
"Love" sentiment stamp
"Forever" sentiment stamp
Materials -
2 pieces of 8x8-inch muslin square
1 piece of batting
Royal blue blender bias strips
Thread - gold and blue
Heart template
Foam for smudging
Fabric Inks - Forgetmenot, Light Forgetmenot (Forgetmenot mixed with White), Pumpkin, Gold, Dark Fern (Black mixed with Fern), Brown (Poinsettia mixed with Fern)
Instructions for Pot Holder -
Place the Heart template in the middle of the muslin square. Use a piece of foam and the Gold fabric ink to smudge the gold ink inside the template. Make sure to leave some white areas.
Stamp the "love" and "Forever" stamps in Forgetmenot ink across the Heart you just made. Then stamp the Leaf stamp in Brown, Forgetmenot, and Light Forgetmenot inks.
Stamp the two sentiment stamps in Forgetmenot ink all around the square.
Stamp the following, to make a border:
Stamp the Flower in Pumpkin ink.
Stamp the Flower a second time in Forgetmenot ink.
Stamp the Flower a third time in Light Forgetmenot ink.
Stamp the Flower one more time in Gold ink.
Then stamp the Leaf in Fern ink.
Stamp it a second time in Dark Fern ink.
Stamp a third time in Light Forgetmenot ink.
Last, stamp the Sprig in Brown ink.
Then sandwich the muslin pieces with the batting, quilt the piece, add the blue trim and you're finished!
Oh... here's something else that works nicely when you're making a fabric project. The heart template that you used in the center of the muslin panel works so prettily on the corner of the fabric, too!
Greeting Card
Now let's see what a card will look like...
Paper - half-sheet, folded (any color)
White quarter panel (4.25 x 5.5 inches)
White card stock scrap
Rust card stock scrap
Ribbon
Inks -
Versacolor Paprika, Lapislazuli, Split Pea, Bamboo, Green Tea
Encore Metallic Gold
Instructions -
Stamp the following images around the border of the quarter sheet:
Stamp the Flower in the following colors (stamping a second time before re-inking):
Paprika, Lapislazuli, Split Pea, and Gold.
Stamp the Leaf in the following colors: Bamboo, Gold, and Green Tea.
Stamp the Sprig in Bark ink.
Now just add the medallion and the ribbons and you're finished!
So what do you think? Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the October Mums stamp set. Today's winner is Connie Blackburne, who will be receiving the Piney Hollow Christmas stamp set from Tuesday's blog. Congratulations, Connie! (Winners, you have four weeks in which to contact us with your mailing address).
Until next week, Happy Stamping from Susan and rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!
Well once again RST has gone over the top...this is definitely one set I will have to have - hopefully I will be the winner :)
Posted by: Becky Spinks | October 19, 2010 at 06:14 AM
I realy like this set its going on my christmas list.
Posted by: Connie Blackburne | October 19, 2010 at 07:36 AM
Susan -
I love how this came out, both the pot holder and the card! I love the blue gingham ribbon on the card, perfect touch. I don't think I could use the pot holder for its original purpose though, way to pretty. I think I'd probably turn it into a wall hanging, maybe add a few in different designs.
Another awesome project Susan.
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | October 19, 2010 at 07:45 AM
I love this set. I am going to have my local stamp store order this set. beautiful colors used.
Posted by: Beverly Cupp | October 19, 2010 at 09:44 AM
Again another beautiful project! I think I will be making some of these along with some matching linen dish towels. Love the blues!
Posted by: marypat | October 19, 2010 at 09:53 AM
this is beautiful!
Posted by: claire | October 19, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Your pot holder is just great! and the matching card! Fantastic pair. thanks for sharing, stamping sue
Posted by: sue w. | October 19, 2010 at 11:44 AM
I love the card I have not branched out into the textile stamping yet, I do enough damage just with the card making,my husband bless his heart would stroke out if I got hooked on one more thing:-) M.L.
Posted by: MarylouMoroski | October 19, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Love it, love it, love it! Mums are my birthflower and this set is so November.
Posted by: Diana Eagen | October 19, 2010 at 11:56 AM
Such a pretty combination of colores!
Posted by: jo | October 19, 2010 at 12:10 PM
What can I say? You've gone and done it...AGAIN! LOVE this newer version of the Mums, and of course, gotta get it as well! lol I doubt I could "quilt" it as well as you, but this set works just as well on paper as it does on fabric! And I'm thinking the edges of neck scarves, myself...no quilting required! lol TFS, gotta get this on my wishlist so my DH knows what to get me! :-)
Posted by: I.R.Stamper | October 19, 2010 at 12:10 PM
This color combo really sings with me. Love the designs and the sentiment and the idea for the small quilty project. Thanks for the great stamps and ideas!
Posted by: Sarah B | October 19, 2010 at 12:16 PM
Love the combination,quilting and stamping!
Posted by: Rita | October 19, 2010 at 01:06 PM
Great instructions, and nice way of doing things!!!!! I always like the ideas!
Mary Lou
Posted by: Mary Lou Knapke | October 19, 2010 at 01:27 PM
Great ideas as always.
Posted by: Catharine | October 19, 2010 at 01:40 PM
Wow! Both the potholder and card are great!
Posted by: chaun | October 19, 2010 at 02:21 PM
Since I'm a quilter also, I love the fact that I can now stamp to make quilts. Combines the best of two great hobbies!
Posted by: Grace Lange-Way | October 19, 2010 at 02:24 PM
Although I've never seen a blue mum, the way you stamp it makes it beautiful. Thanks for a chance to win this fall set.
Posted by: Mildred | October 19, 2010 at 03:26 PM
What a cute gift. Love the pot holder and card. You are really inspiring me to try those paints. The touch of blue is so pretty and vibrant. Thanks for the chance to win the set.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Posted by: Shirley L. | October 19, 2010 at 04:54 PM
Oh, my gosh! Every potholder and accompanying card project is prettier than the previous ones. Amazingly beautiful.
Bert Duplantis
Highland Village, TX
Posted by: Roberta Duplantis | October 19, 2010 at 06:46 PM
What a fabulous gift idea!
Posted by: Sue D | October 19, 2010 at 07:28 PM
I absolutely LOVE this mums set! It is the true sense of Autumn. :D
Posted by: Janet Sisk | October 19, 2010 at 08:08 PM
I just found your stamps at store in Lewisville on Saturday, have already sent one to a friend. I love the ways these look and the Summer Mum set happens to be one that I bought.
Love the colors in the card above.
Posted by: jeanne sikes | October 19, 2010 at 08:22 PM
Love your pot holder and card, they are so lovely. I'd have to hang the pot holder though, it's too beautiful to use!!!
Posted by: Cheryl O | October 19, 2010 at 08:34 PM
The corner placement would be a nice touch also. I love the way you show the fabric and a card.Thanks
Posted by: Mary Pursley | October 19, 2010 at 09:59 PM