Mug Rug Tutorial (my 1st Tutorial)

 Materials needed

2 1/2'' x 2 1/2'' squares of fabrics 12 pieces   ( I used Moda )

You can also cut out 2 1/2" squares of 12 different kinds of fabrics

Rectangle of fabric for backing and batting 9'' x 7''
Strip of fabric for binding 2.5'' wide

sewing machine, rotary cutter, mat, etc.

seam allowance is 1/4''

Lets start !

Chain sewing 2 squares

adding on each of those 3th square, making sure

that you use contrast fabrics

Press seams in one direction

Now sew pieces together in opposite directions

using a 1/4" seam

Press the seam to one side and repeat the process

Layer your top, batting and backing

use the decorative stitches

Cut off the excess batting

size should be 8.5'' x  6.5''

Fold and press the binding in half lengthwise

Fold and pres1st to the back then folded over

onto the front and sewn down using decorative stitches,

The technique used for quilts in this book

Crazy Shortcut Quilts

and

You now have a Mug Rug !