{"id":25735,"date":"2018-05-01T05:20:09","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T09:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=25735"},"modified":"2018-05-01T05:20:54","modified_gmt":"2018-05-01T09:20:54","slug":"may-mug-rug-month-puppies-kittens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/may-mug-rug-month-puppies-kittens\/","title":{"rendered":"May Mug Rug of the Month &#8211; Puppies and Kittens!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25739 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may_mug_rug_turorial.jpg\" alt=\"may mug rug\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may_mug_rug_turorial.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may_mug_rug_turorial-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may_mug_rug_turorial-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may_mug_rug_turorial-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25739 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may_mug_rug_turorial.jpg\" alt=\"may mug rug\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may_mug_rug_turorial.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may_mug_rug_turorial-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may_mug_rug_turorial-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may_mug_rug_turorial-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Everybody loves puppies and kittens, and who wouldn't? They have big, innocent eyes, ears they have to grow into, and watching them play is such pure joy. Mug rugs remain so popular! For the past couple years they are by far my biggest pattern sellers. This is probably for many reasons. They are super easy to make, they can be made using your favorite techniques (hand or machine), they make great gifts, and they can be decorative as well as functional. Most of all, they are so much fun! I hope you will follow us along here on our Mug Rug of the Month Tutorial.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A FUN VARIATION:<\/strong> If you are a cat person, and not a dog person, make two cats, and vice versa for dog lovers. I have one of each, so I am putting one of each on my mug rug. You can even make just one animal and embroider or paint (with fabric paint) your pet's name(s) on it. Great gift idea too!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25740 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/options-500x226.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"226\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/options-500x226.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/options-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/options-150x68.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/options.jpg 556w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/226;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25740 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/options-500x226.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/options-500x226.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/options-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/options-150x68.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/options.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What you will need for one mug rug:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Small scraps of fabric for appliqu\u00e9s<\/li>\n<li>1\/8 yard of light weight paper backed <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QSRnOl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fusible webbing<\/a><\/li>\n<li>6 1\/2 x 10 inch piece of fabric for the background<\/li>\n<li>6 1\/2 x 10 inch piece of <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1TLjune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fusible fleece<\/a><\/li>\n<li>7 1\/2 x 11 inch piece of fabric for the back<\/li>\n<li>2 3\/4\u201d x 44\u201d strip of fabric for binding<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1WKIr4G\">Fray-check<\/a>\u00a0(optional: to seal the stitches on the back)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1TLjyU8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thread to match<\/a> background fabric and appliqu\u00e9 fabrics<\/li>\n<li>Embellishment supplies of your choice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your pattern page(s) will have a list of the embellishments that were used in the sample, such as wiggle eyes, beads, buttons, fabric paint, ribbon, etc.<\/p>\n<p>If you will be using glue for attaching embellishments be sure to use a good quality and washable fabric glue.\u00a0This is the same for paint unless the mug rug is used for decoration only, you will need to use a washable fabric paint.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>General supplies:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/category\/scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sewing scissors<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pins<\/li>\n<li>Sewing needles<\/li>\n<li>Fabric marking pen or pencil \u00a0(Check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/fabric-marking-frixion-pens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frixion pens<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li>Paper or cardstock (for printing pattern pieces)<\/li>\n<li>Iron & ironing board<\/li>\n<li>Sewing machine<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1WKIMnT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cutting mat with ruler & rotary cutter<\/a> (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Important tips & general instructions:<\/p>\n<p>**Read tips and instructions thoroughly before beginning.<\/p>\n<p>**Iron your fabrics before starting. If you will be pre-washing your fabrics, do not use a fabric softener. It can prevent your adhesive from sticking when fusing. 100% cotton fabrics work best.<\/p>\n<p>**When printing out your pattern, make sure you do not shrink the document. You will want to print it out at the actual size for your pattern pieces to fit your project. You will find this setting in the window that appears when you choose to print. Make sure your little square measures one inch. If it doesn\u2019t they will not fit properly on your mug rug.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mab-257766\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-25776 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"25776\" data-trackid=\"25776\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may_mug_rug_turorial.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may_mug_rug_turorial.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the May Mug Rug templates<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the template from Payhip.\u00a0 Add it to your cart and check out - it's free.\u00a0 The pattern will be saved in your Pattern Library safely until you are ready to sew, then you can download and print it at any time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/maymugrug\" style=\"\" >Download the template<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>1. Download the pattern page to your computer. Print out the pattern pieces and cut them out. If you use cardstock, it will be so much easier to trace around them.<\/p>\n<p>2. Turn your pattern pieces ink side down (unless otherwise stated on the pattern) so that the ink side is facing down, and trace them onto the paper side of your paperbacked fusible webbing. Do a rough cut just outside the traced line. You\u2019ll cut on the line in the next step.<\/p>\n<p>3. Fuse (iron) these to the wrong side of the fabric scraps you have chosen for your appliqu\u00e9 pieces. Follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions for the paperbacked fusible webbing you are using. Cut your applique pieces out by cutting on your traced lines. Remove your paper backing and set aside.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25741 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may1-500x245.jpg\" alt=\"may- mug -rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"245\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may1-500x245.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may1-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may1-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may1.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/245;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25741 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may1-500x245.jpg\" alt=\"may- mug -rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may1-500x245.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may1-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may1-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may1.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>4. Fuse the piece of the fusible fleece to the backside of the background fabric, following the manufacturer\u2019s directions for the fleece you are using. Make sure that your adhesive side is facing the backside of your background fabric before letting it touch the iron. I find that when I spray this fleece with purified or distilled water, I get a nice hold.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25742 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2a-500x308.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"308\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2a-500x308.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2a-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2a-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2a.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/308;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25742 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2a-500x308.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2a-500x308.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2a-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2a-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2a.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>5. Flip over so that the right side of the background fabric is facing up on your ironing surface. Arrange your appliques on the fabric (glue side down) making sure to keep them at least an inch away from each edge. Your binding will take up about 3\/8\u201d of the edges. Once you are happy with the arrangement, fuse in place following the manufacturer\u2019s instructions for your fusible webbing. You can refer to the photo or illustration for correct placement of the appliques.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25743 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2-500x313.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"313\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/313;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25743 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2-500x313.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may2.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>6. Transfer any markings for the placement of embellishments or additional stitching at this time. I love my water soluble marker for this step. Since I use a disappearing marker (that disappears fast) I like to make my markings at the sewing machine right before I do any accent stitching. If you have no markings to transfer, it\u2019s time to stitch!<\/p>\n<p>7. Embroider around your applique pieces as desired. Use any stitch you like best. Sometimes I use a tight zig-zag stitch and sometimes I like to use the decorative buttonhole stitch that is on my machine. I\u2019ve lately become quite fond of the uncluttered look of a straight stitch. It\u2019s whatever you want to do for the look you are trying to achieve.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25744 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may3-500x347.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"347\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may3-500x347.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may3-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may3-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may3.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/347;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25744 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may3-500x347.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may3-500x347.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may3-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may3-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may3.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Once all your machine stitching is complete, it is time to stitch on any embellishments that require stitching such as buttons, beads, etc. Any glued or painted embellishments will be done at the very end.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25745 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may4.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25745 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may4.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Pre-binding preparation:<\/h2>\n<p>1. Place the ironed backing piece with the wrong side facing up on your work surface. Center your applique and fleece piece on top. Hand baste, pin, or spray baste to secure. I prefer to use the basting spray because it\u2019s super quick and the spray lasts a long time for small projects. Using a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/rotary_cutter\" title=\"Amazon.com: Fiskars 45mm Contour Rotary Cutter (195210-1001): Arts, Crafts &amp;amp; Sewing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">rotary cutter<\/a> or scissors, cut your backing piece to the same size as the top\/fleece combination. Machine baste (optional depending on how you are basting the pieces together)\u00a0all the way around this piece, 1\/4 inch from each edge. I used a basting spray which holds everything together very well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25746 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may5-500x304.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"304\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may5-500x304.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may5-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may5-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may5.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/304;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25746 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may5-500x304.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may5-500x304.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may5-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may5-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may5.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25747 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may6-500x291.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"291\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may6-500x291.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may6-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may6-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may6.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/291;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25747 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may6-500x291.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may6-500x291.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may6-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may6-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may6.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>2. If you want to machine quilt these layers together, you can do that. I always get best results when using free motion machine quilting, but most of the time, I don\u2019t do any quilting. This is such a small piece and fusible fleece was used for the inside. I use mine for decoration so they don\u2019t get washed a lot. If that were the case, you might want to machine or hand quilt around your appliqu\u00e9s.<\/p>\n<h2>Applying the binding:<\/h2>\n<p>1. Fold one of the short ends of the 2 3\/4\u201d x 44\u201d strip of fabric 1\/4\u201d to the wrong side and iron in place. Fold the entire length of fabric in half lengthwise, with wrong sides together, and iron.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25748 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may7-500x256.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"256\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may7-500x256.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may7-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may7-150x77.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may7.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/256;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25748 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may7-500x256.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may7-500x256.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may7-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may7-150x77.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may7.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>2. Beginning at the center front, along the bottom edge of the mug rug, and using the edge that you ironed in at 1\/4\u2033, pin the binding to the mug rug with the raw edges of the binding even with the raw edges of the mug rug.<\/p>\n<p>3. Before you do the remaining edges, you will stitch this section in place using a 3\/8\u201d seam allowance. Begin your stitching at the folded end of your binding, and stop your stitching 3\/8\u2033 from the corner. I like to run a couple of back stitches at the beginning and end of my stitching to secure seam in place. Remove project from the machine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25749 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may8-500x365.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"365\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may8-500x365.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may8-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may8-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may8.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/365;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25749 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may8-500x365.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may8-500x365.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may8-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may8-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may8.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>4. Flip your binding piece up forming a fold at a 45-degree angle. Then bring the binding back down so that the fold in your binding will be even with the raw edge at the top. Your raw edges of the binding will be even with the raw edges of the mug rug.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25750 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may9-500x373.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may9-500x373.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may9-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may9-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may9.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/373;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25750 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may9-500x373.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may9-500x373.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may9-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may9-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may9.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25751 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may10-500x369.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"369\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may10-500x369.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may10-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may10-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may10.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/369;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25751 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may10-500x369.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may10-500x369.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may10-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may10-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/may10.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>5. Secure with pins and stitch in place just as you did with the first edge stopping 3\/8\u2033 from the end. Repeat these steps with remaining corners. With the remaining corners, you will also be starting your stitching 3\/8\u201d from the corner too. When you get to the end, leave an overlap of at least an inch and trim off the excess binding before stitching that final section down.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25752 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25752 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150266-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>6. Trim off excess threads and remove basting stitches that might have been left behind or exposed. Flip the folded edges of the binding to the back and pin in place. Hand stitch binding to the backing.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25754 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25754 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"may-mug-rug-tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1150273-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Finishing:<\/h2>\n<p>If you will be using fabric paint or glue for any embellishments, do that now and let dry.<\/p>\n<p>If mug rugs are your thing, as well as other fun sewing projects, stop by my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/r.cfm?u=1217208&b=253536&m=29190&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Ecraftsy%2Ecom%2Fuser%2F470616%2Fpattern%2Dstore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Craftsy<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6091&awinaffid=258957&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FShersPatternShop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Etsy<\/a> shops to see LOTS more patterns!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everybody loves puppies and kittens, and who wouldn&#8217;t? They have big, innocent eyes, ears they have to grow into, and watching them play is such pure joy. Mug rugs remain so popular! For the past couple years they are by far my biggest pattern sellers. 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