Mug Rugs--what's the point?
 

I was making some Mug Rugs for my grandkids and my daughter thought the idea was silly--why not use a plate? I really didn't know what to say other than they are cute. Any thoughts?

I think they are really cute, but since i'm always spilling my coffee, i 'd have to wash them every day. So, i guess i'm with you...darling as they are, probably more trouble than they are worth for me.

Here's a few reasons for them. They're a little more fun than not using them, why not make having a cup of whatever a fun event instead of just having a drink? The mugrug won't break if you drop it. It will soak up spills too. I wash dishes by hand. A mugrug can be tossed in the wash when it needs it.
If you want to make them, go ahead and make them and have fun doing it.
Rodney

I love having my morning coffee while sitting at the computer...which is on a nice wood desk. The mug rug protects the desk from scratches and spills. Plus, it's pretty.

A sewing friend gave me one for Christmas. I like it and have it by my end table to have my coffee in the morning to sit the cup on...

This is probably a pretty obscure reference for most people, but your post reminded me of the dialogue in The Odd Couple (the original movie) when Felix is serving drinks at the poker game and before he will set the drink down, he asks "where is your coaster?" Then he proceeds to tell the guys they have to use their coasters to prevent "little white rings on the table." It was pretty funny!

My DD says the same thing about tabletoppers, and wallhangings. LOL She wants every quilted item to be queen size.

The only thing I have against mug rugs is when people think they're intended to be potholders and get burned. Gives all us homemade quilted potholder makers a bad name ; )

I think mug rugs are cute-- or call them mini-wall hangings, suitable for putting up in a locker or cubicle.

A friend gave me a set of woven mug rugs out of scraps, many years ago and I am down to one left and I really treasure it as every single day I use it and think of her often.

I look at them as oversized coasters. I have a slab of marble on the table near my chair. It's about 5" X 8". I use a variety of mugs and find that this large size landing pad is much easier to use than a 3" circle.