{"id":6338,"date":"2013-11-15T06:00:31","date_gmt":"2013-11-15T11:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=6338"},"modified":"2022-06-19T14:49:06","modified_gmt":"2022-06-19T18:49:06","slug":"holiday-mug-rug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/holiday-mug-rug\/","title":{"rendered":"Make a Holiday Mug Rug"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello, Hello So Sew Easy Readers! This is Heather from <span style=\"color: #993300;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">The Sewing Loft<\/span><\/a><\/span> 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!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/blog-header-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"The Sewing Loft\" width=\"550\" height=\"107\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/107;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/blog-header-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"The Sewing Loft\" width=\"550\" height=\"107\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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 &#8211; just add a fresh baked treat and you\u2019re ready for gift giving! Let\u2019s get stitching.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Holiday Mug Rug<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Holiday-Mug-Rug.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16345 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Holiday-Mug-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday Mug Rug by The Sewing Loft\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" 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 size-full wp-image-16345\" src=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Holiday-Mug-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday Mug Rug by The Sewing Loft\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>This project is for all levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Skill Level- 1 Button<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"Button\" data-src=\"http:\/\/thesewingloft.files.wordpress.com\/2012\/01\/button.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Button\" src=\"http:\/\/thesewingloft.files.wordpress.com\/2012\/01\/button.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fabric scraps cut into strips 7 1\/2&#8243; long<\/li>\n<li>batting 7 1\/2&#8243; x 9 1\/2&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>backer fabric 11 1\/2&#8243; x 9 1\/2&#8243;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/r.cfm?u=1217208 &b=253536&m=29190&afftrack=fussycut&urllink=www%2Ecraftsy%2Ecom%2Fpattern%2Fquilting%2Fhome%2Ddecor%2Ffussy%2Dcut%2Dquilt%2Dblock%2Dtemplates%2F72258\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Fussy Cutting Template<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">(6&#8243; template was used for this project)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Tools:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Sewing Machine<\/li>\n<li>Iron\/Ironing Board<\/li>\n<li>basic sewing supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cut out all fabric pieces including your &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/fussy-cuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fussy cut<\/a>&#8221; 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.<\/li>\n<li>Position the 1st strip of fabric in place right sides together and stitch 1\/4\u2033 from edge; flip fabric strip over and press. This is called the stitch and flip method. **You are stitching through all layers.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat the process all the way around your fussy square, overlapping each layer as you sew. Continue across the balance of batting.<\/li>\n<li>Add decorative stitching along seams. I suggest branching out and trying a new stitch in your machine. I used Hemstitching on this sample.<\/li>\n<li>Create the self binding by folding over and pressing the excess backer fabric 1\/4&#8243;. Fold again to clean finish. Pin and stitch in place. Trim all loose threads.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16336 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Mug-Rug-Instructions.jpg\" alt=\"Fussy Cut Holiday Mug Rug by The Sewing Loft\" width=\"500\" height=\"706\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/706;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16336\" src=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Mug-Rug-Instructions.jpg\" alt=\"Fussy Cut Holiday Mug Rug by The Sewing Loft\" width=\"500\" height=\"706\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/sewing-tips-tools-tricks\/\">sewing tips<\/a>. A big thank you to Deby for inviting me to be part of the Seasonal Sewing Series.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/signature1-e1357093552769.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3400 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/signature1-e1357093552769.jpg\" alt=\"The Sewing Loft\" width=\"225\" height=\"75\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 225px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 225\/75;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3400\" src=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/signature1-e1357093552769.jpg\" alt=\"The Sewing Loft\" width=\"225\" height=\"75\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--INFOLINKS_OFF--><br \/>\n<div id=\"mab-634311\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-6343 mabstyle-mab-clean use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"6343\" data-trackid=\"6343\" 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\/2013\/10\/WELCOME-1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"250\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/763;width: 250px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/WELCOME-1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"250\" style=\" width: 250px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Introducing Heather from the Sewing Loft<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>The Sewing Loft has something for everyone - in fact lots for everyone. \u00a0Heather is quite a sewing celebrity with several features in print, her own book published and even a pattern through Simplicity! \u00a0You can find Heather on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheSewingLoftFB\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/@TheSewingLoft\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter <\/a>and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/thesewingloft\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 target= mab-button-0\" href=\"http:\/\/thesewingloftblog.com\/\" style=\"\" >Visit the Sewing Loft<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<!--INFOLINKS_ON--><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello, Hello So Sew Easy Readers! 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