Do you know what a 'mug rug' is?

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11-09-2015, 11:03 AM

#21

RST

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I think it's a really good idea to explain and label them -- otherwise people assume they are larger hot pads or meant for placing hot dishes on the table -- and then they're upset that they get burned as they're not thick enough for that.

11-09-2015, 11:04 AM

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nannyrick

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Great job on all!!

11-09-2015, 11:49 AM

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LousPeachy

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Best way to describe them are oversized coasters!
Louise

11-09-2015, 12:07 PM

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MargeD

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If they don't know what a mug rug is, put an empty cup and treat on your table to identify them. You did a beautiful job on your mug rugs and your daughter's birds and really nice.

11-09-2015, 01:46 PM

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Rennie

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Put me in the group with having them bigger than a coaster. I usually make mine in the 6 X 9 range, which frustrates me a little because the in-the-hoop ones I have found for machine embroidery are all limited to 5X7, which I consider too small (especially since that is the frame size and the actual mug rug ends up smaller). But I do love them - I use them all over the house because they are decorative and my company, like me, tends to be messy.

11-09-2015, 06:16 PM

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Peckish

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pennyhal

A mug rug is not exactly a coaster. A coaster implies that there is a water barrier in it. Like a placemat, it does not have a water barrier, functions like a placemat, but is just smaller.

I'm so sorry, I did not realize we were getting so technical. I was simply suggesting a simple, easy way to explain to the OP's customers what the purpose of her product is. Sheesh....

11-09-2015, 08:22 PM

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quilting cat

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A Mug Rug is an over-sized coaster to fit under your daily dose of caffeine! (I didn't know what they were when I first heard of them, either, but figured it out from the name and the size of them!)

11-10-2015, 04:45 AM

#28

2manyhobbies

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I sure do know what they are! I'm whipping up sets for Christmas presents. I'm doing "cheater" binding on mine and they are going nice and fast.

11-10-2015, 04:53 AM

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Jean in Ohio13452

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Quote:

Originally Posted by frenan

If you are a fan of Pinterest, there are oodles of patterns for mug rugs.

OH my Goodness- Check out Pinterest there are Hundreds of Mug Rug Ideas... Most Mug Rugs are about 5 to 6 inches x 7 to 9 inches big.. there are round ones and odd shaped ones too.. and some for every season of the year.. I have made at least 10 mug Rugs, pieced with fabric and quilted by machine. Most are made just like you would a Potholder . I use Cotton batting between the layers and recommend washing in cool/cold water and laying Flat to dry.. I have used poly batting too... some are Bound edges and others are turned..

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11-10-2015, 05:31 AM

#30

EmiliasNana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tothill

I had no idea what a Mug Rug was when I first heard the term about 3 years ago.

I think having a display showing one with a cup of cocoa or tea and a cookie would help explain, better than words.

If I hadn't been a member of this board, I would have no idea. Love the suggestions about using it with display items and bet you would sell a lot more!