Penguin Mug Mat - my version of Sue's cute creation. My SIL's neice is a huge fan of the Penguins professional Hockey team, so I thought I should make her a mug rug to use while she watches them in their run for the Stanley Cup this year. I added the tummy text and the ribbon loop. Hope you like it, and thanks to Sue for her generousity!!

by laffma1 14 May 2013

Thanks Sue - I used all scrap pieces for this (polar fleece for the backing, white flannel for his tummy, and a faux suede for the black front piece). I also adhered a layer of cutaway stablizer on top of the black tear-away piece I had hooped, so it would be a little more sturdy. He is so cute and feels fuzzy on top with the flannel. Thanks so much for sharing your design with us!!!

by laffma1 14 May 2013

Thanks so much!

by laffma1 14 May 2013

She promised to use this little mug mat for the rest of the play-off season, since she will watch the games from home now. Hope he brings them luck!!

by laffma1 14 May 2013

Thank you!

by laffma1 14 May 2013

Thanks so much. I used a very dark grey for the eyes, instead of black to give him a little more dimesion. I like them, too!

by laffma1 14 May 2013

Thanks!!

by laffma1 14 May 2013

Thanks, I thought he was perfect for her, and he's quite useful as well!

by laffma1 14 May 2013

Thanks, but I can't take credit for all the stitching. Sue D. did a wonderful job digitizing this little guy. I just filled his tummy...

by laffma1 14 May 2013

Thank you!

by laffma1 14 May 2013

Thanks Carolyn. Maybe it will bring them some good luck - I heard they will face-off against Ottawa in round 2, starting this week.

by laffma1 14 May 2013

Thanks - she does!!