Make Scented Mug Mats

If using a cricut.

Make scented mug mats.

For you to try. Cinnamon scented mug rugs are popular gifts to give for the winter holidays. The small mug rug is the perfect size for a cup of tea and a cookie. Start by matching two 5 inch fabric squares together with the right sides facing each other.

Oct 12 2014 make your own scented hot pad coasters when you set a hot mug on it the heat releases the scents. 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. There are quite few in the hoop designs even for my smallish 4x4 field. It s neither a coaster nor a placemat.

How to make scented mug mats. Cut the corners and turn right side out. Sew a 1 4 inch seam around all four sides leaving a one inch gap on one of the sides. Scented mug rugs are also popular items at craft shows craft malls and bazaars.

We chose cinnamon clover and allspice to insert in our mug rugs one spice in each coaster. Patti from hearth vine shows how you can make them. Scented mug rugs are simple crafts that can make great gifts. The large mug rug gives you a bit more room for a small plate or your tea diffuser.

Spices or potpourri tucked between the layers of the mug mat will make a nice scent when you place a warm mug on it. We ve put together this collection of lt em gt 40 free mug rug patterns lt em gt. Cricut maker with rotary blade. 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.

Ground spices are hidden between the layers of fabric. I m planning to sew up some mug rug or coasters. All that is needed to put a scented mug rug together are a few inexpensive supplies that are readily available at craft stores. If you love quilting or working with fabric scraps it s time to familiarize yourself with the mug rug lt br gt.

I noticed some instructions for making scented ones. When a cup full of a hot drink is placed on it the scent of the spices fills the air. This particular mug rug pattern is unique because it is scented. Perfect gift for any coffee or tea lover.

Instead it s a mug rug. Fill them using a funnel about 1 4 1 3 full of the spices. You can sew them up quickly using charm squares. These scented mug mats would make great handmade christmas gifts for friends neighbors and coworkers.

The small mug rug is 6 5 inches by 10 5 inches and the large mug rug is 8 inches by 13 inches.