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SUPPLIES:
- 9" x 12″ rectangle StitchNsew High Loft Sew-In Fleece
- StitchnSew Foundation PIecing Stabilizer Sheets (formerly EZ Print Quilt Block Sheets)
- Various quilter's weight cotton prints. The largest piece is 6.5" x 9.5" for the backing.
- Premade bias tape or make your own using a strip of 2.5" x WOF (width of fabric) of quilter's weight cotton
- DMC pearled cotton embroidery thread size 8
- Thread
- PDF file Mug Rug Cup TOW Paper piecing
TOOLS:
- Iron & ironing board
- Coordinating thread
- Sewing machine
- Hand-sewing needle
- Scissors
- Rotary cutter and self-healing mat
GETTING STARTED:
1. Download and print the templates. Print actual size – do NOT “fit to page” or “shrink to fit.” Get the PDF file here - Mug Rug Cup TOW Paper piecing You will notice in the files that the first page is with color for inspiration, the second page will help you produce a mug rug with the mug handle on the right side and the last page is mirrored image if you should want to have the mug handle on the left side. 2. Cut out the required elements for your mug rug in quilter's weight cotton. You'll need the following:- Pieces to cover and overlap the surface of all the different sections in the pattern by at least 1/2"
- 1 - 6.5" x 9.5" rectangle for backing
- 1 - 2.5" x WOF for binding
4. Continue in this manner until you have completed sections 1-8 of the pattern. Either start on a new sheet or cut off the sections 1 through 8 you've just finished and start the process over at section 1A and work your way to 6A.
5. You will now need to pin the two blocks together, making sure the top of the mug on the pattern lines up with the bottom of the mug. Use a 1/4" seam allowance to stitch the blocks together.
6. Continue on to section 7A and remember to trim your seam allowances to 1/4" to keep your work tidy! When completed, trim along the edges of the completed mug rug top, leaving 1/4" seam allowance. Gently tear away the stabilizer and press your completed mug rug top.
5. Layer the backing, right side down, the fleece, and top of your mug rug, right side up. Make sure the backing is lined up with the top and simply hand-baste everything in place. The fleece will be larger than the backing and mug rug top to give you some room to work the running stitches through the layers and not have to stretch out the fleece when you get to the end.
8. Trim your work to 6.5" x 9.5" to remove the excess fleece. Place the binding, folded in half lengthwise, along the backing side of your work and stitch around the perimeter.
9. Turn your work over and top stitch your binding into place.
The only thing left to do is bake some cookies to serve with some coffee of tea on your new little mug rug!
