Make Scented Mug Mats

Start by matching two 5 inch fabric squares together with the right sides facing each other.

Make scented mug mats.

Mug rugs are extra large drink coasters or smaller versions of placemats that hold a cup of tea or coffee with room for a pastry or treat. A perfectly sized piece of fabric that stands between your coffee cup and your table. Fill them using a funnel about 1 4 1 3 full of the spices. They re totally gift worthy too.

The small mug rug is 6 5 inches by 10 5 inches and the large mug rug is 8 inches by 13 inches. When a cup full of a hot drink is placed on it the scent of the spices fills the air. Instead it s a mug rug. If you love quilting or working with fabric scraps it s time to familiarize yourself with the mug rug lt br gt.

Spices or potpourri tucked between the layers of the mug mat will make a nice scent when you place a warm mug on it. All that is needed to put a scented mug rug together are a few inexpensive supplies that are readily available at craft stores. Cricut maker with rotary blade. Scented mug rugs are also popular items at craft shows craft malls and bazaars.

How to make scented mug mats. This particular mug rug pattern is unique because it is scented. We ve put together this collection of lt em gt 40 free mug rug patterns lt em gt. There are quite few in the hoop designs even for my smallish 4x4 field.

Cut the corners and turn right side out. The small mug rug is the perfect size for a cup of tea and a cookie. Patti from hearth vine shows how you can make them. We chose cinnamon clover and allspice to insert in our mug rugs one spice in each coaster.

It s neither a coaster nor a placemat. For you to try. If using a cricut. Cinnamon scented mug rugs are popular gifts to give for the winter holidays.

Perfect gift for any coffee or tea lover. Sew a 1 4 inch seam around all four sides leaving a one inch gap on one of the sides. Typically the coaster or rug is filled with rice that has been scented with essential oils which is released with the heat of the mug. I noticed some instructions for making scented ones.

I m planning to sew up some mug rug or coasters. These scented mug mats would make great handmade christmas gifts for friends neighbors and coworkers. Ground spices are hidden between the layers of fabric. You can sew them up quickly using charm squares.

Scented mug rugs are simple crafts that can make great gifts.