This gift is easy to make and is perfect for friends or family this holiday season.
How to make a mug rug.
Adding simple applique takes them to a whole other level and creating them using a quilt as you go method adds texture and interest.
As mentioned before mug rugs make great gifts too.
Press again with an iron if necessary.
To trim straight for binding align ruler on one edge of accent piece before.
How to make a mug rug using the quilt as you go method made using scraps these can be as simple or intricate as you like.
Choose some fun fabric and start working on those holiday gifts with this quilting tutorial.
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.
To make the mug rug reasonably square use a six inch wide ruler.
Then place your favorite mug of bigelow hot tea on your new fabric coaster.
Cut the excess off the long sides and discard.
Oh so charming quilted mug rugs.
Then cut the excess off both ends leaving the final length of nine inches.
Trim off any extra threads.
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.
Similar to a placemat the mug rug is simply a place for your coffee cup and muffin or afternoon snack to sit.
Align one edge of the accent fabric to a straight line on the ruler.
They ll use it every day and think of you.
Choose bright fun fabric and personalize your mug rug pattern to give to someone special.