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Old 01-13-2014, 12:11 PM
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Hi everyone. Are there any mug rug swaps going on that anyone knows of? I just love those little guys. Thanks! Peggy J Noftz {Boop56}
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Old 01-13-2014, 12:19 PM
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Sorry, I can't answer your question, but I would LOVE to learn to make mug rugs. Do you have any sites or free patterns that I could learn how to do this from? I'm a rank newbie at quilting, and it seems like something small would be great to learn on. Or at least less painful than a full-sized quilt!

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Hi everyone. Are there any mug rug swaps going on that anyone knows of? I just love those little guys. Thanks! Peggy J Noftz {Boop56}
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Old 01-13-2014, 12:57 PM
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I've done Mug Rugs and Mug Hugs with my son before xmas (He helped make a pair for his Grandad & Granma). They are really great things to make and can make sooo many styles or 'mini-quilts'.
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I don't know of any, but, I was thinking you might want to consider hosting one for the board. There was one I know of here some time ago. It was a big success.
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So what's the difference between a mug rug and a coaster? And what is a rug hug? I guess I should know this already huh?
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Old 01-13-2014, 01:46 PM
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I just did two dozen of them for my new neighbors. I just made 6" quilt blocks. They were really liked by everyone. I just used odds and ends of fabric, Insulbrite and 1.75" double fold binding hand stitched to the back. This is something you can make any size and use any pattern you want. NO RULES !!
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So what's the difference between a mug rug and a coaster? And what is a rug hug? I guess I should know this already huh?
Mug rugs are made to hold a cup (or cup and saucer) and a small snack plate. Kindo a mini-placemat. It can be any shape. I'm not sure about a mug hug, but I think it is a wrap-around for your mug.
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Old 01-13-2014, 03:23 PM
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I just did two dozen of them for my new neighbors. I just made 6" quilt blocks. They were really liked by everyone. I just used odds and ends of fabric, Insulbrite and 1.75" double fold binding hand stitched to the back. This is something you can make any size and use any pattern you want. NO RULES !!
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I like to cut leftovers into strips and then " quilt as you go " them to a pretty backing either straight or on the diagonal. Bind and you are done. I make mine about 9X6. My coffee cup and muffin fit on there nicely in the morning.
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Here's a link to a mug rug contest that's going on http://www.quiltingboard.com/quiltin...ml#post6484728
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