This set of 4 whimsical mug rugs is completely stitched in the hoop; no additional hand or sewing machine stitching required. The inner and outer side borders are attached during the embroidery process. The background is lightly quilted. Use these mug rugs as a greeting card and send one to friends and family for Christmas. Each mug rug fits perfectly into an A7 envelope.

The basic shape of all mug rugs is the same for all 4. There are a total of 5 stitch files in your download. Four have a center design and another one has no center design, just the quilting stitches only. That allows you to add a design of your own choice or fussy cut some special fabric. The set also comes with a coordinating printable tag in pdf format. The tag explains what a mug rug is and how to launder it.

Mug rugs’ finished size: 6.75” w x 4.75” h

Designs dimensions: 7.00” w x 5.00” h

Stitch Counts: 3,949 to 12,508

Graphic artists: Oilillia Illustrations; Kika Esteves; PixelPaperPrints

Supplies Needed

• Fusible fleece, heavier weight like Pellon 971 F
• Contrasting/coordinating quality cotton fabrics
  • for the front center
  • for the borders and back
• Steam a Seam 2 (SAS2) or Heat N Bond Lite (HNB)
• Painter’s, medical paper, or masking tape
• Sharp, small, curved tip scissors
• Mini iron
• Stabilizer: Polymesh (woven, cutaway)