How To Make Scented Mug Rugs

Perfect gift for any coffee or tea lover.

How to make scented mug rugs.

When a cup full of a hot drink is placed on it the scent of the spices fills the air. Typically the coaster or rug is filled with rice that has been scented with essential oils which is released with the heat of the mug. The idea is when a hot mug sits on the mat it helps release some of the scent into the air. I came across this idea to make these cute cat mug rugs but the fabric just didn t work.

Thanks so much for the free mug rugs. Kay on august 19 2017 at 7 36 am. Thanks for these great gifts. 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.

A project doesn t get any easier than this one. Spice filled scented mug mats. There are quite few in the hoop designs even for my smallish 4x4 field. Oct 12 2014 make your own scented hot pad coasters when you set a hot mug on it the heat releases the scents.

Measure and cut 2 5 5 by 5 5 pieces of the pre quilted fabric. This particular mug rug pattern is unique because it is scented. Cut the cover fabric into two 5 inch squares. Plus it s pretty to look at.

As mentioned before mug rugs make great gifts too. The pattern was too big. Mug mats are coasters made from squares of fabric and filled with spices or potpourri. You don t even have to be a quilter to make these.

You can use the quilters squares or charm packs to make these but you can also make them out of any scrap fabric. But i liked the idea of making these cat mug rugs that i got from coco s loft. How to make a quilted mug rug sewing instructions step 1. I love to make mug rugs.

I noticed some instructions for making scented ones. Ground spices are hidden between the layers of fabric. Janie on august 18 2017 at 6 18 pm these are awesome what a great time to start stocking up for xmas. 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.

Cinnamon scented mug rugs are popular gifts to give for the winter holidays. Line up squares right sides together and sew all the way around with a 5 inch seam allowance. Cut the felt and the muslin into 4 inch squares. A simple mug rug pattern offers you the solution of avoiding water or liquid stains on your table surfaces.

Similar to a placemat the mug rug is simply a place for your coffee cup and muffin or afternoon snack to sit. I m planning to sew up some mug rug or coasters. We chose cinnamon clover and allspice to insert in our mug rugs one spice in each coaster.