Mug rugs, oh sweet mug rugs! These little treasures are my favorite things to quilt. With minimal time and materials, a cute and usable quilted item is produced, perfect for yourself or a friend.
What is a mug rug?
A mug rug is much like a large coaster, except that it has room for a mug and a small snack. I love the extra room on my mug rug, sometimes forgoing a snack to using it to hold two drinks, such as coffee and my morning water.
What is the best batting for mug rugs?
The mug rugs usually have a pieced top like a quilt, although they can be crocheted or knitted as well. When making a quilted mug rug, it is often a great time to use leftover batting from full-sized quilt projects.
However, fusible, Insul Bright, and 100% cotton all make for good batting in a mug rug. The Insul Bright Insulates the mug rug to better protect furniture from extreme heat or cold, but this is not at all necessary for a good mug rug.
Generally, quilting cottons are used most often but cotton canvas also works well.
How many layers are in a mug rug?
Quilted mug rugs have three layers which provide more heat protection for furniture surfaces. The quilter may have a preference for the batting or middle layer of the mug rug, and by trying out different battings, they will find out which they prefer.
The three layers of the mug rug are the top, which is often a pieced layer, a batting layer, and a backing layer with the pretty side showing. The layers will need to be squared up and cut to the same size, which can be done with one of our favorite tools, the Quilter's Slide Lock.
By scrolling down, you will see several mug rugs directly made by Needlepointers Associates which will have both written and video instructions. There is also a nice collection of mug rugs from other sites on the internet that we think you might enjoy.
Please take a look at the selvage mug rug made by Annette. It shows that creative things can made with scrap selvages. Her selvage mug rug is one not to be missed!
Take a few minutes to look through the mug rug patterns on this page. You may become addicted to making these quick quilting projects as I have!
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It's Reversible!!! If you want to make a mug rug this Christmas for yourself or for gifting, use our free Christmas Tree Mug rug pattern and holiday fabric from your stash.
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This adorable hexie mug rug is made with denim for a unique look!
Pillar Box Blue
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Here’s a gnome-tastic way to celebrate Easter with this free pattern from Accuquilt.
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This fun Valentine snack mat is just the right size for a beverage and a snack. Get the free pattern. So grab your fabric scraps and make a heart mg rug by watching our video or reading our step-by-step photo tutorial.
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Make a modern mug rug using the free pattern to make six English pieced hexagons. Then learn this unusual way of attaching the hexagon to the project.
Wanda Dotson
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Here is a free mug rug tutorial to get you in the Christmas spirit!
The Crafty Quilter
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You’re sure to make more than one of these charming mug rugs that feature your favorite brew with the Accquilt Go.
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Are you looking for something to do with your jelly roll fabric? These quilted mug rugs are a perfect way to use up some of those jelly roll strips. Learn how here.
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This sweet little mug rug would make a perfect gift for someone you care about!
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Mug rugs are so handy. Here is a tutorial you can make in an afternoon to use to celebrate Valentine's Day.
The Art of Home Jacquelynn Steves
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This quick and easy mug rug is perfect for using up scraps or jelly roll strips. No binding saves time!
Seam Whisperer
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Make a fun mug rug with this tutorial.
So Sew Easy
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Looking for a quick gift for someone special? You can create a quick and easy mug rug.
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Make these patriotic mug rugs with stars and strips and a quilt as you go method.
Diary of a Quilter
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This blog has pattern pieces for you to print out and use to create a cute penguin mug rug.
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What a fabulous gift idea for a pianist! Learn how to make a piano mug rug.
Bettina Danger
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Mug rugs are fun, quick small quilts that can be completed in an afternoon. With this free pattern, you will learn how to make a pumpkin mug rug quilt.
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Enjoy quick snacks on this cute little heart shaped mug rug.
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Learn how to transform fabric selvage edges into a beautiful mug rug with this easy quilt-as-you-go project.
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This book mug rug would make a darling handmade gift perfect for a favorite teacher.
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Use this free sewing pattern and a beautiful print to sew a mug rug.
Heather Handmade
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With just a few supplies, you can make this cute mug rug.
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A tutorial to make a cute Valentine mug rug using the quilt-as-you-go method.
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Here is a mug rug tutorial to make to celebrate Valentine's Day. Great gift idea.
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