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How to make easy mug rugs.
They are known for being able to place your mug on with a tasty treat such as a croissant bagel or cookie.
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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.
A project doesn t get any easier than this one.
I came across this idea to make these cute cat mug rugs but the fabric just didn t work.
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.
Plus it s just what you need to protect your wood surfaces from heat or moisture.
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Make this quick and easy mug rug with pre quilted fabric.
Then place your favorite mug of bigelow hot tea on your new fabric coaster.
You don t even have to be a quilter to make these.
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.
You may also want to look at my free pattern for a fun lady bug mug rug.
How to make a mug rug.
This free mug rug pattern is a project you can complete in 30 minutes or less.
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.
Trim off any extra threads.
But i liked the idea of making these cat mug rugs that i got from coco s loft.
Mug rugs are typically any size between a 4 x 7 and a 12 x 8.
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.