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Monday, April 23, 2012

Cupcake Mug Rug Tutorial

If you are active in the online crafting world you have probably seen mug rugs pop up just about everywhere in all different sizes and styles.  I've had some requests for a tutorial so here it is!

A mug rug is basically a mix between a placemat and a coaster.  It sits on your desk and holds a mug with your favorite drink. You can also lay a snack right on it so it doesn't dirty your desk or get crumbs all over your work.  They are mini quilts so they can be machine washed and dried.

I love making mug rugs because they make great little gifts and can be whipped up in no time at all!

I designed this cupcake applique just for this tutorial but you can feel free to use it any other project you'd like as well.  This would look cute on little girl's clothes, a backpack or tote bag.....  I'd love to hear your ideas on other projects you plan to embellish with this cupcake. Leave me a comment below!


Click here to download the cupcake applique template sheet:

*Note: When you print the template sheet out set your printer settings to "Fit to Page" so it can be the same size as the cupcake I used in the tutorial*

Here is the full video tute. Enjoy!

Fabrics used in this project: 
- 1 rectangle of white fabric at 6" x 7.5" - Designer Solids in Winter White, Free Spirit Fabrics: http://bit.ly/IalQpj
- 1 rectangle of blue plaid fabric 7" x 7.5"- Sugar Hill by Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit fabrics: http://bit.ly/I6lrHR
- 1 rectangle of blue plaid from 12.5" x 7.5"- Sugar Hill by Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit fabrics: http://bit.ly/I6lrHR
- assorted fabric scraps for cupcake applique: http://bit.ly/I9m8Bm and http://bit.ly/JjXAVl
- Pellon Wonder Under: http://amzn.to/KKAwOU
- Pellon Fusible Fleece: http://amzn.to/L0i43d

A big thanks to my sponsors- Pellon and Free Spirit fabrics for providing the products used to make this project and tutorial! Check out their sites!

p.s.- Remember to check out my new online sewing course at Craftsy.com.  Use this link for 50% off the course price for Crafty Gemini followers: 50% discount off Sew Little: Nursery Design

Click below to watch the course preview!
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26 comments:

  1. cute mug rug, I made 4 last spring for the last day of school for my kids teachers, I didn't add a "stupid" teacher mug- figured they'd all have enough of those, but I did add some candy and a gift card :-) they are fun to make!

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  2. Hey sweetie! You have a very beautiful blog with a lot of inspiring posts! I'd like to invite you to be my friend and follow each other:)

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  3. Thank you so much for sharing your tips & tutorials. Really appreciate your effort done.. :)

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  4. Hi,
    great tutorial! Thank you.
    Beatrice (from France- Europe)

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  5. I am going to make the mug rug with my 7 year old for the grandma's for mothers day--i will do the applique, but she can easily do the rest! the video was excellent for helping her see what will do. plus, as you will find out someday--even if mom is a great sewer, they don't always like to listen to us ;-).

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    1. I meant, we'll do!
      maybe my grammar is why she listened to your directions more easily than she listened to mine-ha!

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    2. haha... that's a great for you to do together. Have fun!

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  6. Cute mug rug, the link seems to be broken for the patern. can you fix it please

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  7. Thanks for letting me know. It should work fine now. :o)

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  8. A neat idea. Perfect for toddlers placemats.

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  9. I continue to get a Google Drive page when I try to get the pattern. Could you fix it again please? Would love to do this one!

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  10. I also cannot get to the pattern...the Google Drive page comes up.

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  11. Great tutorial on the "Mug Rug" . . . Thank you!

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  12. I believe the link is broken as i cant get to the pattern, it keeps going to Google Drive. is there anyway to fix it, it's such a cute pattern. Thank You, Reta

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    1. I've changed the link again... and it opens just fine for me. Try it again and let me know. Thanks.

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    2. Still not working, tried clicking on both of the Cupcake applique and it redirects me to Google Drive. Thats ok, ty maybe i did something wrong. lol

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    3. I embedded the file now so if you see it you should be able to click on the top right corner of the image where you see an arrow to open the file up in full screen mode and then print from there. Hope that works for you!

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    4. It worked great, thank you for doing that. Now to go pick out my colors. Thanks Again, and your tutorials are great.

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  14. I can't get the link to open for the pattern. Could you fix it, please?

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  15. It now shows the download link but when I press it, it takes me to H&R Block

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  16. Now it isn't working at all. That's okay. I'll use another applique.

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    1. Very cute design. I will definitely make these. Will post back here with a link when I do. I didn't have any problems with your download link, it worked great for me.

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    2. how can I print this pattern. would like to make 10 if I can get the pattern

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    3. still can not print!!!

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  17. Loved your mug rug tutorial! Featured it in a round up: http://www.patchworkposse.com/blog/2013/05/mug-rug-pattern-with-ufo-quilt-blocks-52-ufo-quilt-block-pick-up/

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