It is going to be an amazing week of mug rugs thanks to Carla at Creatin' in the Sticks and her blog hop challenge! I am so lucky to work with two incredibly talented ladies, Carla and Joan, who have what seems like never ending ideas to inspire our creativity in these blog hops. We are all excited to share our ideas for next year (coming soon.)
I wasn't sure about sizes for mug rugs so I looked it up on Google. Here's the answer about mug rug sizes that I found: "Mug rugs are typically any size between a 4 x 7 and a 12 x 8. They are known for being able to place your mug on with a tasty treat such as a croissant, bagel or cookie."
Treats for Santa, 8" x 12"
Free pattern found HERE
The non traditional Christmas colors show off Santa's feminine side.
The next two mug rugs were sewn with the quilt-as-you-go method.
5" x 8" mug rug with no pocket
6" x 9" mug rug with a pocket...are those girls just the sweetest!
Using Spray n Bond Basting Adhesive is a great way to hold the fabric in place
when getting ready to quilt-as-you-go.
A walking foot makes it easy to sew strips in place.
I love using my Oliso mini iron for small jobs like this!
An 8" x 8" mug rug with room for my tea and cookies works for me!
Using a Crafter's Edge cutting die made it so easy to fussy cut this teapot.
Sewing with Benartex fabric is always a pleasure and this time was no exception. My mug rugs are all made using Benartex's "Be the Light" by Kelly Rae Roberts and Cotton Shot by Amanda Murphy...such beautiful fabrics!
Look who's blog hopping this week with their mug rugs!
Monday, November 15th
Tuesday, November 16th
Wednesday, November 17th
Thursday, November 18th
Thank you for stopping by!
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Love your mug rugs!! I have one that I use constantly for my water or tea...occasionally chocolates!! You do such lovely applique...not my thing to do! Those girls are so sweet and I love the pocket to tuck something special away!
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty mug rugs. The colors are so soft and sweet.
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely mug rugs…
ReplyDeleteFabulous mug rugs to start this hop off right!
ReplyDeleteThose are all beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that Santa!!! And the other ones you made are so pretty.. thanks for sharing the Santa pattern! xx
ReplyDeleteCute mug rugs--every one--and each is different! The little pocket is a neat extra touch. You have such good ideas, Carol!
ReplyDeleteGreat set of mug rugs! I love the pocket idea!
ReplyDeleteCute mug rugs -- you have a great eye for color!
ReplyDeleteThe Santa one is my favorite! I just might have to make one for Santa's milk and cookies this year. Thank you for the pattern.
ReplyDeleteSweet mug rugs, Carol! Santa is going to feel quite special. He might just take that mug rug with him for the Mrs. The ladies fabric is so cute. I haven’t made a mug rug in ages, but lately I’ve been thinking I need one for this and one for that..... Love your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat fun, I love gifting mug rugs because they are so quick to make up and just darn cute!The pocket mug rugs are great! And of course so are the fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteYour mug rugs and fabrics are so much fun, Carol!! They do make great gifts! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. They are so cute.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, these are so cute. I love the fabrics in all of them, even Santa showing off his feminine side. LOL!! Crafters Edge dies are the absolute best for fussy cutting.
ReplyDeleteGreat mug rugs to kick off this fun hop. The ladies you will be sharing drinks with are just perfect for this event.
ReplyDeleteOh how fun to see the variety of mug rugs! You've given me some ideas!
ReplyDeleteCarol those mug rugs are all wonderful! Thanks for the Santa pdf. Love those girls, so sweet.
ReplyDeleteEvery one of these is so cute and make wonderful self-care or BFF gifts. Love the fat Santa.
ReplyDeleteYour mug rugs are darling! Such a nice variety, and I love that Be The Light line. In fact I'm being squirreled by it. Did you do the blanket stitch by hand in the Santa one? Your cookie looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteSo many sweet and pretty mug rugs. Great inspiration for Christmas presents.
ReplyDeleteSweet mug rugs! So many options!
ReplyDeleteLove the fussy cut for the tea pot.
ReplyDeleteAdorable mug rugs, I love all of them! Thanks so much for sharing your technique!
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely ideas...and thank you for the chubby Santa pattern. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThose are so sweet and festive. I love the Santa one with the candy canes.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in the fabrics for your mug rugs. Nice size too and the pocket is a neat idea. Now for the funny to me part: In the section of the mug rug with the 3 females, it says Joy in the upper right and the female on the left has a bag that says, Embrace the Journey." However, they don't look to joyful to me.
ReplyDeleteLove your mug rugs but Santa with the pocket is my favorite! Great!
ReplyDeleteVery cute mug rugs!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for sharing the link for the Santa one. :-)
Very nice! That Santa is the cutest thing ever!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Mug rugs are such fun to make and I can see that you had fun making a few. Love them all, but especially love santa.
ReplyDeleteI love your mug rugs! I love the girls they are too cute and I really love the teapot I think I shall have to get some crafters edge dies for myself
ReplyDeleteVery nice mug rugs - Santa is especially cute!
ReplyDeleteThese are really cute
ReplyDeleteCute ideas Carol! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Carol! OH, that Santa is just SO darn cute. He is friendly and a wee bit chubby and just what you would expect him to look like. At least, that's spot on from my childhood memories! And the teapot and cup are so darn pretty. I've been meaning to make something similar for a coworker. You're inspiring me to do so! {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using "Quilt As You Go" for a mug rug. The girls are all sweetness!
ReplyDeleteYou are so great to start us off with all of these gorgeous mug rugs. Love your Santa mug rug, it reminds me of one I made with your pattern a few years back. It's still one of my favorite Christmas decorations. The other mug rugs are so adorable, love the fabrics you chose. Thank you for joining No Ring November!
ReplyDeleteAll pretty mug rugs. The pocket is a really nice addition.
ReplyDeleteI think every Santa has a feminine side, right? He is just too cute and pudgy on your mug rug! Having a pocket to tuck a sweet surprise is just a perfect idea, too!
ReplyDeleteCute and pretty mug rugs.
ReplyDeleteTea pot and cup are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely mug rugs you have sewn. I love the adorable mug rug with the cute ladies. It is always so fun to see what you have made. Thank you lovely Carol
ReplyDeleteLove the ROUND Santa!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, Carol! Those are some super cute mug rugs for The Hop!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun mug rugs! I am coming to your house for some of that candy cane cocoa!
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed this wonderful mug rug hop. Thankyou for all your hard work and generosity to share your and others ideas to get us sewing. Thank you times a million 🌹🌹🌹
ReplyDeleteLove the fun mug rugs especially the one for Santa.
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