Joyful Thoughts in Winter

It's almost Groundhog Day. The winter forecast is looking pretty bleak - even in the south. I'm not trying to influence the outcome, but I think everyone sure could use an early Spring this year. Here's a little color just in case the little guy sees his shadow. love, faith.

Sending a little "Joy" your way, Punxsutawney Phil

Love Notes Pattern (Heart Mug Rug) - Etsy

Happy Veterans Day 2020!

 Thank you for your service! 

Patriotic Message Boxes Download  

P.S.  Note that the Patriotic Message Boxes are a "Love Notes" Pattern Extra designed to be sewn (paper-pieced) into the center of your Heart Mug Rug.  See Love Notes Pattern for complete details on how to use Message Boxes. Purchase Heart Mug Rug Pattern  Or, feel free to use Patriotic Message Boxes in your own project - with my compliments!  ***Be sure to Print at 100% so Message Boxes measure 3.5" x 1.5" unfinished.  Faith Wellman, Doodle Time Designs

Just add Marshmallows!

Sometimes you're lucky enough to find a sweet bit of inspiration - like this cute Marshmallow Ornament.  Add a handmade Heart Mug Rug, a coffee cup & a couple of packs of cocoa & you've got a great gift!  Check that one off the list! ✔  love, faith.

Purchase Pattern (with 48 free Winter/Christmas Sayings): Love Notes Pattern - Heart Mug Rug  

Coffee OR Cookies?

Coffee or Cookies?  Cookies or Coffee?  How about both?!  love, faith.

Valentine's Day Ideas

A little birdie told me that you were looking for a cute Valentine's Day project (or, two). Just add: flowers, teacups or a couple of chocolates & you have a wonderful gift for someone special!  love, faith.

P.S. Photo features my Last Minute Mug Mat - Extravaganza!!, Last Minute Centerpiece & Love Notes (Heart Mug Rug) Patterns. And, guess what? 
My Love Notes Pattern is on sale for $6.00 (normally $8.00) on Etsy - just for you!

Patriotic Love Notes - Memorial Day

We have many patriotic holidays in the USA & rightly so - we have a LOT to be grateful for :)  With Memorial Day in mind, I've created some Patriotic sayings for the center of your "Love Notes" Heart Mug Rug.  Here's what a few look like:

 So far, I have one page of Patriotic Message Boxes (12 per page):

God Bless America                       God Bless the USA
Land of the Free                            Home of the Brave
Sweet Land of Liberty                   Let Freedom Ring
Stars & Stripes Forever                 Home, Sweet Home
Thank You for Your Service          Thank You for Your Service
Red, White & Blue                          Red, White & Brew

This is just a start!  If you have some Patriotic favorites you wouldn't mind sharing, please let me know in the comments section - the more, the merrier!  If you'd like to make up a few Love Notes Mug Rugs, download the free Patriotic Message Boxes here:  DTD-Love Notes Extra-Patriotic  Please be sure to let me know what you think & send photo(s)!   With gratitude to those who serve(d) & those who love them, faith.

P.S.  Note that the Patriotic Message Boxes are a "Love Notes" pattern "Extra" designed to be sewn (paper-pieced) into the center of your Heart Mug Rug.  See Love Notes Pattern for complete details on how to use Message Boxes.  Pattern contains 58 Messages & is available for purchase at your favorite local quilt shop (First Stitches & Stitchers Garden) & also online at:
Craftsy:  Loves Notes Pattern on Craftsy
Etsy:      Loves Notes Pattern on Etsy 

58 Love Notes Pattern (Heart Mug Rug)!

It's finally a pattern!  And, it's coming very soon to your favorite local quilt shop or available as a download at my DTD Etsy Store or DTD Craftsy Store!  "Love Notes" is a paper-pieced design with 58 different ways to say what you feel - even if it's:  I ª Chocolate!  Messages for every occasion & every one on your list!     

By the way, 5 Fat Quarters + 3/4 Yard Backing = 12 (or more) Love Notes!  Be sure to cut 8 - 2 1/2" Strips Sets, lengthwise (20" = 8 x 2.5") to make the most of your fat quarters.  Then, Just Add Cookies ª !   love, faith.