Mug Rug
 

I have never made a mug rug, but my Mom wants one so i'm going to give it a shot. Basically, a mini-quilt, right? She said she saw one with potpourri in it, that was activated by the warm mug... My thoughts, wouldn't the potpourri make it lumpy (maybe grind it up)...would essential oils be better? Is there a standard size? Any ideas would be welcome.

Bernadette

A mug rug can be like a mini quilt or just a block or whatever variation strikes you fancy. I had never heard of the potpourri in it. Seems to me the essential oils might be a better option.

Agree for all ....... though I have seen potpourri put into hot pads for setting casseroles etc. on.

Sounds too dangerous and rocky to me, to put potpourri in when you would be putting a cuppa on top!

I would definitely go with the essential oils. I know I have seen some people put dried lavender in sachets but not sure about a mug rug. I am not sure if it would be as dangerous as the potpourri.

I make my mug rugs 6" x 9" so there is room for a cookie (or snack with wine).

Mug rug
 

Snack with wine sounds good too.😊

In the 1980's, a popular mug rug idea showed up at craft sales. Made of sturdy cotton , a square was sewn and partially filled with uncooked rice. Spices or potpouris could be added. Handsewn shut, the piece would be chanel stitched ( with some difficulty) by shifting the fill. On average about 1.5" appart, but looked 1" appart due to the 3/4" thickness of rice. This mug rug ,more like an oversized coaster ,was very level and sturdy to use. Not a lot of fun to make, but mine lasted for years before getting lost in a move.

What would be the best batting to use for a mug rug?

Mug rugs are fun and a great little in between project when you just want to sew something. I just use leftover scraps of batting from quilt projects.