I hear you Jane about mailing packages, it's so expensive that I think in the future I'll save the mailing $'s and put them into gift cards for all family who live out of state.
KS quilter, you must be around my age as I also don't plan too many projects ahead of time lest I run out of time, LOL! Love your idea of mugs with matching mats as future gifts. Mind if I copy it? May in Jersey