How To Make A Mug Rugs

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.

How to make a mug rugs.

Trim off any extra threads. To make the mug rug reasonably square use a six inch wide ruler. Then cut the excess off both ends leaving the final length of nine inches. I m using 3 5 x 10 cuts of 100 cotton fabric and 1 5 x 10 cut of quilt batting.

Mug rugs are typically any size between a 4 x 7 and a 12 x 8. A project doesn t get any easier than this one. They are known for being able to place your mug on with a tasty treat such as a croissant bagel or cookie. You don t even have to be a quilter to make these.

Align one edge of the accent fabric to a straight line on the ruler. The pattern was too big. How to make a quilted mug rug sewing instructions step 1. Line up squares right sides together and sew all the way around with a 5 inch seam allowance.

But i liked the idea of making these cat mug rugs that i got from coco s loft. All you need is beginning sewing skills to create these cute cat mug rugs. Determine what size you want your finished mug rug to be and then adjust your measurements accordingly. Press again with an iron if necessary.

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. 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. They re totally gift worthy too. To trim straight for binding align ruler on one edge of accent piece before.

Cut the excess off the long sides and discard.