{"id":9788,"date":"2021-05-01T09:40:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-01T13:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=9788"},"modified":"2021-05-01T10:29:58","modified_gmt":"2021-05-01T14:29:58","slug":"nautical-mug-rug-fashion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/nautical-mug-rug-fashion\/","title":{"rendered":"Nautical Mug Rug &#8211; am I in fashion?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"551\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-017b.jpg\" alt=\"Bring summer to your table all year round with this fun nautical mug rug template and instructions.\" class=\"wp-image-9814 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-017b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-017b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-017b-500x501.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-017b-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\/551;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-017b.jpg\" alt=\"Bring summer to your table all year round with this fun nautical mug rug template and instructions.\" class=\"wp-image-9814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-017b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-017b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-017b-500x501.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-017b-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I heard that everything nautical was in fashion this year. &nbsp;Nautical has always been one of my favorite styles in art, decor and sometimes clothes too. &nbsp;If that makes me fashionable, it will be the first time in about 25 years! &nbsp;They say everything comes around again if you wait long enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I searched my stash for some red, white and blue. &nbsp;I wish I'd had a better red than this one with spots on, and perhaps a brighter yellow, but I'm pretty happy with how this came out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to make one yourself, or one similar? Great! &nbsp;Instructions and the template to download are below. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is this your first time with applique? &nbsp;Have a review of this article with more details on the applique process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"pYEwCDhxKl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/make-applique\/\">How to Make An Appliqu\u00e9<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to Make An Appliqu\u00e9&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/make-applique\/embed\/#?secret=pYEwCDhxKl\" data-secret=\"pYEwCDhxKl\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sew a Nautical Mug Rug<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the template and instructions and print out the template on your printer. &nbsp;Adjust scaling if you like for bigger or smaller. &nbsp;My finished measurements were about 8.75 x 10 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-1023459\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-10234 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"10234\" data-trackid=\"10234\" 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\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-017b.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/551;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-017b.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\" width: 175px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Nautical Mug Rug Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Download your Nautical Mug Rug pattern pieces and instructions here. \u00a0The pattern can be downloaded from my design account at Payhip. \u00a0If you have any trouble downloading, opening or printing the pattern, please see this post - <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/download-print-pdf-sewing-patterns\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">How to download PDF sewing patterns<\/span>.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/nauticalmugrug\" style=\"\" >Pattern download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Decide what fabrics will look good where.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-Mug-Rug-1.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9792 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-Mug-Rug-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-Mug-Rug-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-Mug-Rug-1-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-Mug-Rug-1-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-Mug-Rug-1.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-Mug-Rug-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-Mug-Rug-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-Mug-Rug-1-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-Mug-Rug-1-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Trace the elements you need onto the paper side of some <a href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/fabric\/thermoweb-17-inch-by-5-14-yard-heatn-bond-lite-iron-on-adhesive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heat N Bond<\/a> or other fusible sheet. &nbsp;You can also cut your fusible sheet to letter size and feed it right through the printer I'm told, although I've not tried that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roughly cut out the shapes you need. &nbsp;You might want to duplicate the waves at the bottom like I did. &nbsp;Match the shapes to the fabric you want to use, and fuse the shape to the wrong side, following the manufacturers instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut out each piece carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-2.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9793 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-2-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-2-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-2.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-2-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-2-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut your background piece bigger than your finished size to allow for some trimming later, then start to lay out your shapes. &nbsp;Take notice of which shapes go in front or behind other shapes. &nbsp;Once you have a few laid out, fuse them to the background in small groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue adding, checking and fusing until you have all the pieces secured in place where you want them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-3.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9795 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-3.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-3-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-3-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-3.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-3.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-3-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-3-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it's time to sew on your pieces. &nbsp;First you'll need to strengthen your fabric. You can use a tear away stabilizer like <a href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/fabric\/sulky-12-inch-by-11-yard-tear-easy-stabilizer-roll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this one<\/a> from Sulky, or add a light interfacing to the back, or even iron on a piece of fusible fleece. &nbsp;Something that will give a little extra stability to your fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use a variety of stitches, anything from a basic running stitch to a blanket stitch or any of the decorative stitches on your sewing machine. &nbsp;Mix and match the stitches and threads used and get creative with it. There is no right or wrong way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-4.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9802 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-4-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-4-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-4.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-4-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-4-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I like the slightly wonky look. I want it to look handmade, not mass produced, so if my stitching is a little off, if my pieces is a little wonky, for me, it adds to the charm. &nbsp;If you are more of a perfectionist, take your time to get it all just right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-5.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9803 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-5.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-5-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-5-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-5-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-5.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-5.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-5-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-5-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-5-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all your pieces are sewn into place, its time to decide again. You can leave the piece as it is, or you can add in some decorative lines of stitching. &nbsp;If you are done, trim down your piece, remembering that the binding will be about 1\/2 inc wide, so leave space for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want more of a quilted look, cut a piece of batting or fleece and a plain piece of cotton or calico as the backing and layer them with the decorative side facing up. &nbsp;Pin, spray baste or hand baste the layers in place. Make your batting and fabric slightly larger than you need, to allow for some shifting as you quilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-61.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9805 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-61.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-61-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-61-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-61-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-61.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-61.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-61-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-61-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-61-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I used my disappearing fabric marker to line out some shapes I wanted, including a cloud and then I followed the shapes of the applique pieces until I was done. &nbsp;Pull your threads through to the back, knot and snip them off. &nbsp;Trim everything again if you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a piece of backing fabric which is 2 inches wider and taller than the trimmed panel. &nbsp;Sit it wrong side up with the quilted panel in the middle and turn in 1\/2 inch on each side and press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-7.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9806 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-7.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-7-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-7-500x231.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-7-150x69.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-7.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-7.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-7-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-7-500x231.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-7-150x69.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then turn the pressed edges over the raw edges of the quilted panel to hide those edges and pin in place. &nbsp;Take care to make nice neat corners, and stitch these edges in place on all 4 sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-8.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9812 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-8.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-8-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-8-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-8-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-8.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-8.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-8-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-8-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Nautical-mug-rug-8-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And voila &#8211; you're now bang up to style with your nautical mug rug. &nbsp;But why stop there, you could create a matching table runner or some smaller coasters too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-015b.jpg\" alt=\"Template and instructions for this nautical mug rug.\" class=\"wp-image-9813 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-015b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-015b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-015b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/sewing-various-015b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; 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