I love mug rugs! I have a bit different use for them. I sew on vintage machines, some are in beautiful wood cabinets. I am worried about laying pins, scissors, stiletto, etc on the wood as I sew. So I use a mug rug as a pad to lay these tools on to avoid scratching the wood. I have several mug rugs so I can pick one to match (or brighten) my mood s I sew!