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    Old 11-18-2015, 03:59 AM
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    You've got my wheels turning! This would be a good thing for me to do with all of those extra blocks I've got pinned to my window shade. You really have a great variety.
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    I made mug rugs for 2 craft shows and they didn't sell well at all. I got some great advice after the second show that I will pass on to you. People don't know "sewing lingo" so they don't know what a "mug rug" is. So display one with a mug and a cookie or other snack on it and put up a sign stating that mug rugs are little place mats made for your coffee, tea, soda or whatever mug or glass. Lots of good luck with the show.
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    Originally Posted by lynnie
    love the cats, are they appliqued down?
    I bought the cats on eBay....they are iron on and then I sewed over them to make sure they stay.
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    Love them. Do they have batting between the layers?
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    Old 11-18-2015, 04:30 AM
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    Originally Posted by alleyoop1
    I made mug rugs for 2 craft shows and they didn't sell well at all. I got some great advice after the second show that I will pass on to you. People don't know "sewing lingo" so they don't know what a "mug rug" is. So display one with a mug and a cookie or other snack on it and put up a sign stating that mug rugs are little place mats made for your coffee, tea, soda or whatever mug or glass. Lots of good luck with the show.
    Thanks for your advice. I had planned to do that and also a little blurb on what they are. Also, there are some cute sayings you can google that will go along to help explain what they are. I will print one of them out. Thanks again.
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    Old 11-18-2015, 04:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by oldquilter
    Love them. Do they have batting between the layers?
    No, flannel so they will stay flat for a full cup of coffee. ☕️
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    Old 11-18-2015, 04:35 AM
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    Originally Posted by GailG
    You've got my wheels turning! This would be a good thing for me to do with all of those extra blocks I've got pinned to my window shade. You really have a great variety.
    Yes, UFO blocks work well. I have more to do.....someday!
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    Old 11-18-2015, 10:14 AM
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    Great mug rugs - love those cats!
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    Old 11-18-2015, 11:59 AM
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    such a nice variety good luck!!
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    Old 11-18-2015, 12:17 PM
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    Love your mug rugs ~ my very favorite is the one with the 3 birds! I hope they all sell!
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