Make Scented Mug Mats

Oct 12 2014 make your own scented hot pad coasters when you set a hot mug on it the heat releases the scents.

Make scented mug mats.

If using a cricut. Scented mug rugs are simple crafts that can make great gifts. It s neither a coaster nor a placemat. Ground spices are hidden between the layers of fabric.

For you to try. The small mug rug is the perfect size for a cup of tea and a cookie. A perfectly sized piece of fabric that stands between your coffee cup and your table. 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.

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. I noticed some instructions for making scented ones. How to make scented mug mats. Cut the corners and turn right side out.

Spices or potpourri tucked between the layers of the mug mat will make a nice scent when you place a warm mug on it. Cricut maker with rotary blade. The small mug rug is 6 5 inches by 10 5 inches and the large mug rug is 8 inches by 13 inches. There are quite few in the hoop designs even for my smallish 4x4 field.

Scented mug rugs are also popular items at craft shows craft malls and bazaars. They re totally gift worthy too. Sew a 1 4 inch seam around all four sides leaving a one inch gap on one of the sides. Fill them using a funnel about 1 4 1 3 full of the spices.

Start by matching two 5 inch fabric squares together with the right sides facing each other. When a cup full of a hot drink is placed on it the scent of the spices fills the air. We ve put together this collection of lt em gt 40 free mug rug patterns lt em gt. 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.

All that is needed to put a scented mug rug together are a few inexpensive supplies that are readily available at craft stores. Perfect gift for any coffee or tea lover. If you love quilting or working with fabric scraps it s time to familiarize yourself with the mug rug lt br gt. The large mug rug gives you a bit more room for a small plate or your tea diffuser.

Instead it s a mug rug. These scented mug mats would make great handmade christmas gifts for friends neighbors and coworkers. Cinnamon scented mug rugs are popular gifts to give for the winter holidays. You can sew them up quickly using charm squares.

This particular mug rug pattern is unique because it is scented.