It always seems I am late to the game...these mug rugs were all the rage a while ago, but I just couldn't get on board. Don't anyone shoot me, but they seemed a little pointless to me....until I made one, that is! I just moved to a new office building at work and I am in love with my new space. It's brand spankin new, clean, open, windows galore, located in the heart of downtown (a little scary, btw!). Anyway, I wanted to do something to dress up my new digs but I don't have enough wall space for a wall hanging. Enter the mug rug!
I have a huge tupperwear of scraps, so I just started sewing these babies together. They come together so fast, too! I totally see the instant gratification factor here!
This is also a great way to practice free motion quilting. I did pebbles on one and my go-to swirls on the other, but plan to try some new techniques as I make more of these. Pair these with a travel mug, or a Starbucks' gift card and you've got a great gift!
Very cute mugrugs. I made 3 last year and the recipients loved them ; )
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ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love the bright scraps.
ReplyDeletethe prefect way to practice fmq also right?!
ReplyDeleteLove your mug rugs! I'm about to sew my first ones for Valentines for friends!
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