Log Cabin Mug Rug Quilting

We ll start with the log cabins side block 1st.

Log cabin mug rug quilting. Here are the strip cutting instructions for piecing the mug rug. The log cabin method is so easy because you just have to sew on one side and trim to fit. This mug rug was created to celebrate easter using simple log cabin patchwor nov 6 2018 pdf pattern for immediate download size before quilting 6 x 9 one of the many things i love about mug rugs is the ability to celebrate the seasons and special occasions with a little piece of fabric art added to a desk or table. Quilt as you go log cabin block tutorial duration.

This video shows short cut to making a log cabin block. The finished mug rug will provide enough room for a slice of easter cake together with a cup or mug making this functional mini quilt the perfect easter gift for a friend or relative. Mug rug monday log cabin april 16 2018 whip up a scrappy mug rug quickly by quilting as you go. Vintage heart an original mug rug quilt design by lisa capen quilts duration.

My aunt in texas put together this log cabin mug rug with a traditional red center to represent the hearth or the traditional warm gathering spot in the home. Log cabin mini quilt is padded and lightly machine quilted with black thread. A mug rug is a tiny quilt just big enough for a mug of something warm and soul satisfying and a sweet treat. Then i layered the top batting and backing to get it ready to quilt.

The block should end up 5 5 x 5 5 or close. Once the top was all finished i cut out some of the beer mugs and a lucky horseshoe from one of the fabrics and ironed them on. They make adorable decorations for desks and side tables and they take only an hour or two to make. Sew your strips in a circular motion around the earth and keep going till you have run out of your fabrics.

A hearth of the cabin cut square 2 5 x 2 5 focal hearth. You also have the option to foundation paper piece the log cabin units if you prefer full size templates are included.