Do you know what a 'mug rug' is?
11-09-2015, 11:03 AM
#21
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I think it's a really good idea to explain and label them -- otherwise people assume they are larger hot pads or meant for placing hot dishes on the table -- and then they're upset that they get burned as they're not thick enough for that.
11-09-2015, 01:46 PM
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Put me in the group with having them bigger than a coaster. I usually make mine in the 6 X 9 range, which frustrates me a little because the in-the-hoop ones I have found for machine embroidery are all limited to 5X7, which I consider too small (especially since that is the frame size and the actual mug rug ends up smaller). But I do love them - I use them all over the house because they are decorative and my company, like me, tends to be messy.
11-09-2015, 06:16 PM
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I'm so sorry, I did not realize we were getting so technical. I was simply suggesting a simple, easy way to explain to the OP's customers what the purpose of her product is. Sheesh....
11-09-2015, 08:22 PM
#27
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A Mug Rug is an over-sized coaster to fit under your daily dose of caffeine! (I didn't know what they were when I first heard of them, either, but figured it out from the name and the size of them!)
11-10-2015, 04:53 AM
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OH my Goodness- Check out Pinterest there are Hundreds of Mug Rug Ideas... Most Mug Rugs are about 5 to 6 inches x 7 to 9 inches big.. there are round ones and odd shaped ones too.. and some for every season of the year.. I have made at least 10 mug Rugs, pieced with fabric and quilted by machine. Most are made just like you would a Potholder . I use Cotton batting between the layers and recommend washing in cool/cold water and laying Flat to dry.. I have used poly batting too... some are Bound edges and others are turned..
Last edited by Jean in Ohio13452; 11-10-2015 at 04:55 AM.
11-10-2015, 05:31 AM
#30
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If I hadn't been a member of this board, I would have no idea. Love the suggestions about using it with display items and bet you would sell a lot more!
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