How To Make Mug Rugs

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How to make mug rugs. All you need is beginning sewing skills to create these cute cat mug rugs. Join the nsc community to access a huge library of instructional quilting videos. 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. 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.

How to make a quilted mug rug sewing instructions step 1. A simple mug rug pattern offers you the solution of avoiding water or liquid stains on your table surfaces. Easy to follow pattern. Similar to a placemat the mug rug is simply a place for your coffee cup and muffin or afternoon snack to sit.

As mentioned before mug rugs make great gifts too. This is a great gift. You may also want to look at my free pattern for a fun lady bug mug rug. 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.

Mug rugs are typically any size between a 4 x 7 and a 12 x 8. 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. Determine what size you want your finished mug rug to be and then adjust your measurements accordingly. They are known for being able to place your mug on with a tasty treat such as a croissant bagel or cookie.

Plus it s pretty to look at. You don t even have to be a quilter to make these. Line up squares right sides together and sew all the way around with a 5 inch seam allowance. Trim off any extra threads.

Press again with an iron if necessary. They re totally gift worthy too. Then place your favorite mug of bigelow hot tea on your new fabric coaster. A project doesn t get any easier than this one.

Measure and cut 2 5 5 by 5 5 pieces of the pre quilted fabric.