Gnome Mug Rug Appliqué Project
Gnome Mug Rug
designed by Chelsea Briner, Sew Simple Home
How cute is this little Gnome Mug Rug? A mug rug is similar to a coaster, but much larger to accommodate a cookie or snack, too. Think of it as a mini placemat, perfect for appliqué, machine embroidery or showcasing a fun fabric print. This mug rug design will get you into holiday-sewing mode, and have you diving into your stash for some fun leftover holiday prints from last year.
APPLIQUÉ BASICS
This gnome mug rug was created using a sneak peek of Sulky’s new fusible webbing: Perfect Appliqué. Remember to always use care when fusing and set your iron to a low- to medium-temp iron. A non-stick pressing sheet also is helpful to protect your iron from fusing mishaps.
After applying the fusible web to the fabric wrong sides, cut out each shape. This project features raw-edge appliqué, meaning a straight stitch is placed just inside the fabric raw edge. It gives it a farmhouse. vintage quality. However, you can certainly use satin stitches or a blanket stitch to secure your appliqué gnomes if you prefer.
Switch your thread colors to match your fabric, using the Holiday Home 50 wt. Cotton Thread Palette for Quilting as a guide. This thread palette includes all the perfect holiday-themed colors you’ll need for home decor, quilts, bags, gifts and even garments in your holiday-sewing queue.
In addition to the fusible web and beautiful thread, you’ll also need:
- (2) 6″ x 10″ rectangles of fabric (background and backing)
- 5-6 contrasting cotton fabrics or scraps (appliqués)
- Cotton Batting
GNOME MUG RUG IDEAS
Use this free pattern as inspiration for other projects and gifts, too. Create a placemat set by making a larger base rectangle for the gnomes to sit on. Appliqué a gnome onto a treat bag and personalize it with a machine embroidered monogram. Create a quilt with appliquéd blocks interspersed with pieced borders. This Gnome Mug Rug pattern has lots of possibilities!
Of course it alone makes a great gift, packed with a nice mug and a pack of hot cocoa. Make one to give to all of your friends, changing up the appliqué fabrics to make each one just a little different.
Enjoy this free project and we hope it brings you “gnome” for the holidays!
Ellen March
I am the Director of Content for Sulky of America. The former Editor in Chief of Sew News and Creative Machine Embroidery magazines, I hosted Sew it All TV on PBS for nine seasons. I've appeared on It's Sew Easy on PBS, DIY Network's Uncommon Threads, Hallmark's Marie Osmond Show, MacPhee Workshop and more! Come sew with me!
10 Comments
Vicki
Where can I find the Gnome pattern?
Ellen March
Hi Vicki,
It is linked in the body of the post. You can find it here: https://www.sulky.com/free-projects/
Enjoy!
Sandra
Hi Ellen
I noticed underneath the Gnome pattern that there is a Hibernating Hedgehog Cutlery pattern listed. It shows it is from Sweet Pea and from 2019. Where can I find the instructions and the “embroidery” design as well as what colors were used for threads? Can I still get this? Thanks
Sandy B
Ellen March
Hi Sandra,
That machine embroidery project is available with purchase of our Sweet Pea Fall Thread Palette:
Blog post – https://blog.sulky.com/hibernating-hedgehog-cutlery-holder-new-thread-palette/
Palette – https://www.sulky.com/item/sweet-pea-fall-thread-palette
Sandra Bruning
Thank you for your reply! Sandy B
Lois
I can notfind the applique patterns for the gnomes . I do see the dimensions for the background but no appliqué patterns thank you
Ellen March
The links to the free pattern are hyperlinked in the post (the blue words will take you to the pattern when you click on them, specifically the “Gnome Mug Rug” and “free pattern” links). Once you’re on the Free Project Page, you enter your email and then find the pattern. Here is a direct link for easier retrieval: https://sulky.com/gnome-mug-rug/
Judi Dell
I cannot find the gnome pattern. There are no blue words.
Ellen March
Here is the link to the pattern: http://promo.sulky.com/free-project-gateway. Simply enter your email and you’ll be taken to loads of freebies, including this Gnome Mug Rug pattern. Here is a direct link if you are still having trouble: https://sulky.com/gnome-mug-rug/
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