Mug Rugs--what's the point?
#71
Thanks for the size input. Sounds like the mug rugs are good projects to use up "orphan" blocks (I tend to try a block to see if I like what it looks like before I make a whole top) of which I have too many. Thanks for starting this thread!
Anita
Anita
#72
That's my thought too - glad I'm not alone. Seems to me that a mug rug is just larger than a regular coaster and I have made a bunch of regular quilted coasters to use around the house and they work great. But the mug rugs just seem to be coasters that are just larger. Is that the main difference?
#73
That's my thought too - glad I'm not alone. Seems to me that a mug rug is just larger than a regular coaster and I have made a bunch of regular quilted coasters to use around the house and they work great. But the mug rugs just seem to be coasters that are just larger. Is that the main difference?
#74
I rather like 4" or 5" x 8" that way there is room for that cookie!!!!! but mine really depends on the subject on the rug.
Some need more length than the previous while others look good as a square……use your imagination….and make them your own design.
Some need more length than the previous while others look good as a square……use your imagination….and make them your own design.
#75
Debbie ~aka applique ~ your ornament bear coaster is simply put, adorable! I agree with you that it is another art form in quilting. Is the running bear your pattern?
Put me in the column with I love my mug rugs. I use mine every day at my desk. I have three different ones, all gifts from other quilters.
I think they are also a quick "I'm thinking of you" to tuck into to an envelope and send to someone as a surprise!
Put me in the column with I love my mug rugs. I use mine every day at my desk. I have three different ones, all gifts from other quilters.
I think they are also a quick "I'm thinking of you" to tuck into to an envelope and send to someone as a surprise!
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#76
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It's a cute gift and someone took the time to make it for you by hand. Whether you use it or not, you'll always know that someone loves you enough to make something for you. Isn't that enough reason to make them?
#78
I guess if you think 'what's the point' about mug rugs then you'd think the same about coasters. Some mug rugs are the same size as coasters, some are bigger. Depends on what the maker wants them to be but they're basically just coasters. I think her daughter was incredibly rude-I would never disrespect my mom that way.
#79
I make mine 5" square or round.
this is the pattern like I use but mine don't have to be bound
http://aqguild.org/uploads/MUG_RUG.pdf
I think their utility for other people would depend on if they normally used coasters period
this is the pattern like I use but mine don't have to be bound
http://aqguild.org/uploads/MUG_RUG.pdf
I think their utility for other people would depend on if they normally used coasters period
#80
Just have to say, they are fun! I made these 2 as gifties for a couple of quilting buds recently. If they're mistaken for potholders, them someone is not looking. We live where everything sweats as it gets humid. These are larger than coasters, but cuter, too. I don't put anything but the mug/coffee cup on mine. The cookie/brownie doesn't last long enough to put down, anyway!!!
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