Mug Rugs...My First attempt......

After completing my first table runner just before Christmas I decided to keep rolling and have a go at my first mug rug as well.  The wreath designs were two fabric squares that I found in a haberdashery a few years ago.  I always intended to make cushions but the onset of mug rugs changed that.  I added some strips of fabric left over from making the table runner.

Some lovely red fabric for the back.  I have read about mug rugs being all sorts of sizes, I really went with the size of the wreath square in the end but found that the final size suited........

....a cup and saucer or.....

........a mug and small plate.

I have now put one of these on the table next to my chair to protect the surface and I will certainly make some more to use during the rest of the year .  They are quick and fun to do and will certainly use up all those scraps I have.  Inside of the mug rug I used some medium sew in interfacing and with hindsight I think that I need to use something thicker or double it up, but I wanted to use up some scraps and it serves it purpose.  However, for gifts it does need to be thicker.  These will feature for presents in 2012 me thinks.

Off to make some Christmas tea from Whittards,

Happy Boxing Day.....

xx