I found this site for easy binding of a mug rug.
www.made-by-rae.com
Scroll down until you see cheater quilt bind off, then scroll towards the bottom.
Very easy, this is what I use now. I used it on placemats yesterday.
Have fun!
If this doesn't take you to the home page click on tutorials on top of page.
Hope this is informational for some I know it was for me.