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Teacher Mug Rug for Back to School
Teacher Mug Rug Designed by Melanie Call, of A Bit of Scrap Stuff A teacher mug rug makes a great back-to-school gift. This design featured piecing, quilting and a bit of hand embroidery. Change up the words to suit the teacher(s) in your life, or personalize the teacher mug rug with a name or phrase, such as “welcome back,” “teachers rule” or something clever like “2+2=4” for a math teacher, for example. MUG RUG PATTERN NOTES Finished size: 5 1/4” x 7” Please read all instructions prior to beginning. Seam allowances are ¼”. WOF = Width of Fabric RST= Right Sides Together TEACHER MUG RUG SUPPLIES Fabric Star Background: (8)…
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Make a Halloween Mug Rug – In the Hoop!
Halloween Mug Rug made in the hoop of your embroidery machine! Yes, you can make a Halloween mug rug in the hoop of your embroidery machine! Follow the steps of the design, adding fabric as you change thread colors. We’ll show you how in our newest FREE Webcast with Desiree Habicht of Desiree’s Designs. If you’re asking yourself, “What’s a Mug Rug?” You’ll find out by registering for the event! MOONLIGHT SERENADE MUG RUG This adorable Halloween mug rug, designed by Desiree’s Designs, features a cat, moon, spider and jack-o-lantern – all great motifs for Halloween! The best part is that the design also works for a small pillow or…
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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…
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Valentines for your Valentine – quick projects & fun gifts
Valentines for your Valentine 10 fun gift ideas you’ll love Valentines for your Valentine don’t have to be complicated. Including a touch of handmade, even when buying a gift, is the best way to say “I Love You,” and is a thoughtful addition to any gift. Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing! You just might want to gift them to yourself. 1. Cookie Platter Valentine Whip up some homemade cookies using our Sewing-Themed Cookie Cutters and gift them to family and friends. Wrap up several cookies in cellophane bags with a fun ribbon and a note that reads “I’m “sew” in love with you!” 2. Diamond…
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Mother’s Day Projects to Sew, Make & Give
Looking for Mother’s Day projects to make and give to the moms in your life? These five gift ideas are great Mother’s Day projects that you can make for any mom–even for yourself! Vintage Kitchen Towels with Embroidery Grab this kit and you’ll have all you need to create handmade tea towels embroidered with 12-wt cotton thread. The kit comes with embroidery designs you can easily transfer to the towels for a vintage look. What a great Mother’s Day project! Pillowcase for a Cure Know a mom who is a breast cancer survivor? Make her a pillow that’s comfortable and empowering for Mother’s Day. Here’s a kit that contains all…
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Make A St. Patricks Day Coaster
Make a St. Patrick’s Day Coaster or Mug Rug for your Shamrock Shake or Green Tea and cozy up to some wool felt applique! I have a soft spot for the minor holidays like Valentine’s Day, Arbor Day, Pi Day and of course, St. Patrick’s Day. Maybe it’s because it’s March and I love green and the promise of spring. Maybe because I could eat corned beef and sauerkraut every day. Or maybe it’s just a great excuse to have a party and stitch something new. My other addiction is coffee. So I decided to design a St. Patrick’s Day coaster or Mug Rug that celebrated both. Instead of…
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Heart Mug Rug and Placemats – Tutorial
‘Sew’ many hearts, ‘sew’ little time! Here is a quick little heart mug rug and placemats. Supplies 2-1/2″ strips of fabric in white, pinks and reds (or scraps. The stripes don’t have to be the same if you want a scrappy look) Backing fabric Sulky Totally Stable® Stabilizer Sulky Soft ‘n Sheer™ Stabilizer Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Sulky 60 wt. PolyLite™ Thread – for piecing Sulky 30 wt. Cotton thread – for decorative stitches Batting Backing Pencil Chopstick – just one (or turning tool) Start by folding a piece of Sulky Totally Stable in half with the slick sides together and draw half of a heart on the fold. (Yes, you…
