How To Make Mug Rugs

This is a great gift.

How to make mug rugs.

How to make a quilted mug rug sewing instructions step 1. Easy to follow pattern. Press again with an iron if necessary. To finish off the mug rug using a 1 4 inch seam sew all the way around making sure to sew over the gap that was used for turning.

You may also want to look at my free pattern for a fun lady bug mug rug. Line up squares right sides together and sew all the way around with a 5 inch seam allowance. A project doesn t get any easier than this one. Mug rugs are extra large drink coasters or smaller versions of placemats that hold a cup of tea or coffee with room for a pastry or treat.

Determine what size you want your finished mug rug to be and then adjust your measurements accordingly. Trim off any extra threads. Similar to a placemat the mug rug is simply a place for your coffee cup and muffin or afternoon snack to sit. All you need is beginning sewing skills to create these cute cat mug rugs.

Before we begin a mug rug is a large coaster perfect for a cup of java and a snack or a glass of wine and some crackers. They re a great way to polish up on your quilting and sewing skills and learn a new technique or two but they also a creative way to use up scraps and bonus. Then place your favorite mug of bigelow hot tea on your new fabric coaster. If you make any mug rugs or have inspiration to share please email me with a photo and i will add them to the end of the post.

They re totally gift worthy too. As mentioned before mug rugs make great gifts too. If you are looking for a nice. The pattern was too big.

Plus it s pretty to look at. A simple mug rug pattern offers you the solution of avoiding water or liquid stains on your table surfaces. Mug rugs are typically any size between a 4 x 7 and a 12 x 8. You don t even have to be a quilter to make these.

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