Mug rugs a great way to use the small designs across the top of my Happy at Home fabric panel. They are help use those batting or fleece scraps you have squirreled away and they’re great to keep on hand when you need a quick gift.
Put a mug rug in a coffee mug or tea cup with a cookie, biscotti, gift card or note and use them for Teacher Appreciation Gifts, Staff Appreciation Gifts, gifts for neighbors, Christmas gifts, things to sew and sell and more. Leave a comment and let us know what you like to do with mug rugs.
I made 4 mug rugs from the top row of the panel using the quilt as you go method. Cut the top strip 7″ high and then cut the 4 images apart. The long block with flowers can be a long mug rug on it’s own or you can cut it and use it for 2 different mug rugs (then you’d be able to make 5 just from that top row!)
What is Quilt As You Go (QAYG)?
Quilt As You Go is a quilting technique where you sew and quilt individual blocks or sections of your quilt, and then assemble them into a larger quilt. This method offers several advantages, including easier handling of smaller pieces, the ability to mix and match different quilt block designs, and the option to quilt using your home sewing machine.
I’ll walk you through the process step-by-step in the video below
🎯 SHORTCUTS TO SPECIFIC TOPICS:
00:17 Mug Rug Supplies
00:24 Mug Rug Size
00:37 Quilt-as-you-go explanation
01:34 What NOT to use as a base fabric
02:12 How I’d use flexi-foam differently next time
02:33 How to sew a self-binding Mug Rug
03:00 Using painter’s tape for quilting
04:09 Adding 2nd piece of fabric – quilt-as-you-go
05:50 Trim Mug Rug front
06:41 Trim Mug Rug Back
06:55 No-Binding method of sewing together
06:59 How to clip the corners
07:29 Using a turning tool
08:02 Topstitch
Find more detailed written instructions and a free tag printable on my blog.
For more projects and sewing fun, I would love to have you follow me on Instagram or Facebook. Happy Sewing!
☕️ Tara Reed