Make Scented Mug Mats

If you love quilting or working with fabric scraps it s time to familiarize yourself with the mug rug lt br gt.

Make scented mug mats.

Perfect gift for any coffee or tea lover. 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. All that is needed to put a scented mug rug together are a few inexpensive supplies that are readily available at craft stores. This particular mug rug pattern is unique because it is scented.

If using a cricut. The small mug rug is 6 5 inches by 10 5 inches and the large mug rug is 8 inches by 13 inches. Oct 12 2014 make your own scented hot pad coasters when you set a hot mug on it the heat releases the scents. I m planning to sew up some mug rug or coasters.

Cricut maker with rotary blade. Cinnamon scented mug rugs are popular gifts to give for the winter holidays. I noticed some instructions for making scented ones. It s neither a coaster nor a placemat.

When a cup full of a hot drink is placed on it the scent of the spices fills the air. How to make scented mug mats. Scented mug rugs are also popular items at craft shows craft malls and bazaars. Start by matching two 5 inch fabric squares together with the right sides facing each other.

Sew a 1 4 inch seam around all four sides leaving a one inch gap on one of the sides. 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. Instead it s a mug rug. Patti from hearth vine shows how you can make them.

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. The large mug rug gives you a bit more room for a small plate or your tea diffuser. We chose cinnamon clover and allspice to insert in our mug rugs one spice in each coaster. They re totally gift worthy too.

You can sew them up quickly using charm squares. A perfectly sized piece of fabric that stands between your coffee cup and your table. 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.

Fill them using a funnel about 1 4 1 3 full of the spices. These scented mug mats would make great handmade christmas gifts for friends neighbors and coworkers. Cut the corners and turn right side out. For you to try.

Spices or potpourri tucked between the layers of the mug mat will make a nice scent when you place a warm mug on it.