Mug Rugs as Coasters

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06-24-2011, 04:26 PM

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SparkMonkey

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Try 100% wool felt (maybe a double layer, just in case). Wool absorbs a lot of water before it's wet to the touch. I have knitted wool "coozies" for my ice water in the summer, and they never leave a wet spot.

06-24-2011, 04:39 PM

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i made some hexagon ones with cotton batting only. insul-bright and batting should be fine too. just keep them flat.

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06-24-2011, 06:52 PM

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grandma Janice

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I have an old shower curtain that cuts and sews like fabric. I cut several layers and use inside and they act as a water barrier. seems to work well.

06-24-2011, 07:14 PM

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yes, to me mug rugs are just larger coasters.

06-25-2011, 04:59 AM

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TanyaL

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I made a set of 18 for my daughter who entertains a lot. I made them as if they were hot pads. Now it doesn't matter if someone sits a hot mug of coffee or a sweating glass of ice tea on them, the good furniture is protected and they all wash beautifully. I used
Insul-brite according to the directions on the package.

06-26-2011, 07:56 AM

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I would probably try a layer of vinyl as the bottom layer. I sew with clear vinyl alot for pockets in cosmetic bags, tote bags, etc. and it's never been a problem to sew. Maybe that would keep the moisture from getting on the table.

06-26-2011, 08:11 AM

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GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quilt1950

Has anyone made mug rug to use as coasters? I'd like to make some to use with cold drinks, the ones that sweat in the summer. What can I put in them to keep my furniture dry? I'm tired of using the ones that advertise my insurance company, the company DH used to work for, etc. etc. etc.

TIA.

Hate to be really dumb, but isn't the purpose of a mug rug to be a coaster? A pretty quilted coaster?

06-26-2011, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lynnsim

Sorry, I must be spelling name wrong. It's a material that you use in pot holders., Maybe someone will come and post the correct spelling? Dummie me!

"insul.." is the first part of the name. If you're in a fabric store, just ask for the insulating fabric for pot holders.

06-26-2011, 08:35 PM

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You can buy sheet vinyl at fabric stores. I put it inside my coasters, where it will not show, and wash them in the machine. I pin all the coasters together to wash them.

06-26-2011, 10:47 PM

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annesthreads

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

well, NO, then it is just a coaster and not a mug rug..a mug rug is larger and intended to hold a larger mug and cookies!
a coaster is smaller and just for a glass to sit on...

I'm glad of this explanation - this Brit has been assuming that a mug rug was an American term for coaster - never heard of it before I saw it here.