Make Scented Mug Mats

A perfectly sized piece of fabric that stands between your coffee cup and your table.

Make scented mug mats.

When a cup full of a hot drink is placed on it the scent of the spices fills the air. Scented mug rugs are simple crafts that can make great gifts. Start by matching two 5 inch fabric squares together with the right sides facing each other. You can sew them up quickly using charm squares.

Fill them using a funnel about 1 4 1 3 full of the spices. It s neither a coaster nor a placemat. Cut the corners and turn right side out. Patti from hearth vine shows how you can make them.

Cinnamon scented mug rugs are popular gifts to give for the winter holidays. We chose cinnamon clover and allspice to insert in our mug rugs one spice in each coaster. All that is needed to put a scented mug rug together are a few inexpensive supplies that are readily available at craft stores. 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. Perfect gift for any coffee or tea lover. We ve put together this collection of lt em gt 40 free mug rug patterns lt em gt. If you love quilting or working with fabric scraps it s time to familiarize yourself with the mug rug lt br gt.

For you to try. They re a great way to polish up on your quilting and sewing skills and learn a new technique or two but they also a creative way to use up scraps and bonus. These scented mug mats would make great handmade christmas gifts for friends neighbors and coworkers. This particular mug rug pattern is unique because it is scented.

Oct 12 2014 make your own scented hot pad coasters when you set a hot mug on it the heat releases the scents. Instead it s a mug rug. Scented mug rugs are also popular items at craft shows craft malls and bazaars. The large mug rug gives you a bit more room for a small plate or your tea diffuser.

The small mug rug is the perfect size for a cup of tea and a cookie. Ground spices are hidden between the layers of fabric. If using a cricut. There are quite few in the hoop designs even for my smallish 4x4 field.

The small mug rug is 6 5 inches by 10 5 inches and the large mug rug is 8 inches by 13 inches. Spices or potpourri tucked between the layers of the mug mat will make a nice scent when you place a warm mug on it. How to make scented mug mats. I m planning to sew up some mug rug or coasters.

They re totally gift worthy too.