Colour block mug rug



This week for my mug rug quilting practice I followed a tutorial for a Scrappy Colour block Mug Rug from Sew Fantastic.


I'm quite pleased with the result - but I have to say it was a lot of work cutting out all the small pieces and putting them together.  I great way to use up some very small scraps though!


For the backing I used part of an old dress of my daughter's! A nice sparkly one!

For the binding - I followed a great detailed and clear tutorial from Contented.
I was really happy with how it was going and how neat it looked until I chose to ignore the part at the end that said to hand stitch the last side of the binding.  Being lazy, I machine stitched it, and missed a few bits I had to restitch!

Still - I think I'm getting better at those mitred corners!


And all these mug rugs are providing a good excuse for the odd cuppa with tasty snacks!!

4 comments:

  1. Ooh, the sparkly back really adds something!

    BTW, I am saving your crocheted monster post for a day when I can really concentrate...looking forward to it, though!

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    1. Thank you Michelle! Hope you do enjoy the crochet video when you get time. I was so proud when my little girl sat and watched it and produced her very own monster!!

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  2. I've seen lots of mug rugs but not made any. Yours looks fab and think I'll have a go!

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    1. Thanks Alison! Watch out if you make a mug rug though - it's quite addictive, my collection is starting to grow quickly!! :)

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