How To Make Mug Rugs

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.

How to make mug rugs.

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. Line up squares right sides together and sew all the way around with a 5 inch seam allowance. 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. You don t even have to be a quilter to make these.

Press again with an iron if necessary. Similar to a placemat the mug rug is simply a place for your coffee cup and muffin or afternoon snack to sit. Easy to follow pattern. They are known for being able to place your mug on with a tasty treat such as a croissant bagel or cookie.

This is a great gift. 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. A simple mug rug pattern offers you the solution of avoiding water or liquid stains on your table surfaces. How to make a quilted mug rug sewing instructions step 1.

Plus it s pretty to look at. All you need is beginning sewing skills to create these cute cat mug rugs. They re totally gift worthy too. Trim off any extra threads.

Join the nsc community to access a huge library of instructional quilting videos. Then place your favorite mug of bigelow hot tea on your new fabric coaster. 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.

A project doesn t get any easier than this one. If you are looking for a nice. But i liked the idea of making these cat mug rugs that i got from coco s loft. As mentioned before mug rugs make great gifts too.

You may also want to look at my free pattern for a fun lady bug mug rug.