Hello, Hello So Sew Easy Readers! This is Heather from The Sewing Loft here to share a fun holiday project. On the average day, you can find me sharing lots of scrap busting projects, sewing tips and National Sewing Month. I would love for you to come by and say hello!
To keep things fun and So Sew Easy, I thought it would be cute to create a mug rug for the holidays. This little project is perfect for holiday sewing – just add a fresh baked treat and you’re ready for gift giving! Let’s get stitching.
Holiday Mug Rug
This project is for all levels.
Skill Level- 1 Button
Materials:
- fabric scraps cut into strips 7 1/2″ long
- batting 7 1/2″ x 9 1/2″
- backer fabric 11 1/2″ x 9 1/2″
- Fussy Cutting Template (6″ template was used for this project)
- Sewing Machine
- Iron/Ironing Board
- basic sewing supplies
Instructions:
- Cut out all fabric pieces including your “fussy cut” using the template. Create a fabric sandwich like so: backer fabric wrong side up. layer of batting and your fussy cut fabric cut positioned in place; right side up.
- Position the 1st strip of fabric in place right sides together and stitch 1/4″ from edge; flip fabric strip over and press. This is called the stitch and flip method. **You are stitching through all layers.
- Repeat the process all the way around your fussy square, overlapping each layer as you sew. Continue across the balance of batting.
- Add decorative stitching along seams. I suggest branching out and trying a new stitch in your machine. I used Hemstitching on this sample.
- Create the self binding by folding over and pressing the excess backer fabric 1/4″. Fold again to clean finish. Pin and stitch in place. Trim all loose threads.
Well, I hope this little holiday mug rug inspires you to get your needle moving! Be sure to stop by to say hello, check out my fabric stash projects and weekly sewing tips. A big thank you to Deby for inviting me to be part of the Seasonal Sewing Series.
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I would use family pictures – maybe some vintage ones for my fuzzy cut mug rugs.
Thank you so much for tutorial, I would make a turkey for Thanksgiving (my birthday) and reindeer for Christmas. These would make great gifts, I’m thinking about it, if I have time before Christmas.
I love snowman and snowflakes. Going to use this idea for my 4-H sewing group this weekend. I know they will be creative with their ideas. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much for having me Deby! Wishing everyone the best of luck in the giveaway.
~Heather
trees! I love christmas tree fabric!!!
That’s what I am looking for. Quick and easy mug rugs. Been making them for days.
Maybe a snowflake or reindeer!!
Very cute. Thanks for the giveaway
Beautiful and fun choices! I love the snow fabrics, snowmen, snowflakes etc.
Just for Fun IS fun!
I would feature Santa or Elves.
Snowmen are always my favorite!
I would feature some snowflakes! Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas! And thanks to Fabric Worm too!
Love the chevrons and mustache fabrics!
I would feature a train – my grandson is TRAIN CRAZY and he would love a little mug rug
Cute little winter birds…great mug rug. Thanks. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
Snowman! LOVE the fabrics.
A Christmas tree!
I would feature a Christmas tree! Thank you.
I would feature polka dots in silver and green, my 2 favorite holiday colors.
Thank you for the tutorial. Instructions and photo/images look easy to follow. Perhaps even I could make one or two!
You could totally do it Lelia!
~Heather
Thank you for the great pattern!
I would feature an owl or snowman!
My favorite fabrics that match my favorite mug!
I would feature some scraps of angel fabric I have had for about 10 years.
so cute- I would put a snowman I think. Thanks for another great tutorial Deby!
I would put snowmen.
I would feature a SNOWMAN of corse!!
I’d feature a cow on my mug rug.
I can’t wait to make these as hostess gifts. Think I will feature,some snowmen!
Thanks for the pattern and the giveaway!
I would feature a snowflake…then I’d be able to use it all winter…Nov-Apr in my neck of the woods.
I love all the fabrics in Just For Fun but if you made me pick a favorite, it’s the bears with tiny birds. I thought the bears were cute enough but then when I looked at it in detail and saw the tiny birds, I just love that. And the details on the retro campers are amazing too. Those two are my personal faves, because they remind me of camping at Yellowstone National Park!
I would feature some holly and berries.
One of the great things about this pattern is that it’s perfect for any fabric that you want to fussy cut. Any holiday or season. Maybe something for that special person and you see that perfect fabric that makes you think of them. You could use Superhero fabric and make something for your son or grandson. Thank you. Great pattern.
Thanks so much Lori! Superhero fabric would be really cool!
~Heather
Love mug rugs, I even made some for summer as the kids want to have snacks while outside, then I just put them in the washer, Yea…. no dishes… the reindeer pattern is so cute…gottat get me some….
So glad you like it Lori!
~Heather
I do believe I would feature an owl. I am presently loving owls.
I think I would put a snowman or snow flakes on it. This way it can stay out all winter.
oh, this is cute! I would feature family pictures.
This is a terrific quick project!
I would feature a Christmas tree on my mug rug.
Thanks for the giveaway. I’d feature the elephants on the mug rug.
I have a christmas tree print I would feature
I would feature a Christmas tree!
i would probably feature holiday penguins or something cute with animals
I have some “pin-up” fabric and I’m thinking a partially dressed cowboy would look great on a mug rug!
I would love to win some fabric!
I recently bought a few different Japanese fabrics that have prints that would be perfect for fussy cuts. Mug rugs are on my mental list for Christmas presents. Thanks for the tutorial and giveaway !
I would feature a snowman so I can use them all winter! Love the easy pattern! Thank you!
I Love the Just for Fun Fabric Collection.