Winter Mitten Mug Rug

The air is getting colder, and that means it's the perfect time to cozy up with a warm drink! Whether you love hot cocoa, tea or coffee, there's just something about holding a warm mug on a chill day that feels extra comforting.

And what better way to make it even sweeter than with a handmade mug rug?

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Try out our fun mitten mug rug pattern that's is the perfect addition to your winter kitchen. It's simple enough for beginners and still a project that experienced sewists will enjoy.

If you've never tried applique, this will be a great addition to your sewing patterns.

The best part? These mitten mug rugs make great handmade gifts! Pair it with a cute mug and some cocoa and you have a thoughtful present for a friend, neighbor or teacher.

VIDEO: Mitten Mug Rug Sewing Tutorial

Create the perfect cold weather gift with this winter mitten mug rug pattern.

How to Sew a Winter Mitten Mug Rug

Materials Needed

Mug Rug Sewing Patterns - Download at the end of the post
¼ yard quilting cotton fabric
3 scrap cotton fabric pieces of contrasting fabric for mittens, mitten bottoms and corners
Matching embroider thread or floss
Heat n Bond
Cotton batting
Thread
Rotary cutter and Self Healing Mat
Clear Ruler

Step 1

Press the Heat N Bond pieces to the different contrasting cotton pieces for the mittens, cuff and corner pieces.

Step 2

Print off the applique pattern. Cut out each of the applique pieces.

Step 3

Place the mug rug pattern (print at the end of the post) onto the quilted fabric. Pin in place and cut out the mug rug front and back.

Cut out 1 to 2 of the mug rug pattern in batting fabric.

Step 4

Place the front mug rug piece on a flat surface. Take the Heat n Bond pieces and place them on the mug rug where you'd like them. The mittens in the middle, corners in corners and the cuffs over the bottom of the mittens.

Step 5

Set sewing machine on a nice wide but compact zig-zag stitch. We call this a satin stitch. The stitches are close together but wide enough to fit across the base fabric and the edge of the applique design.

Stitch around the mitten and cuff. Stitch across the diagonal of the corners.

Press.

Step 6

Trace the ribbon pattern from one mitten to the other. Use a running stitch hand stitch between the two mittens.

Step 7

With RST, place the back and top together on a flat surface. Place the batting over the two pieces. Pin together, leaving a 2-3" opening on one of the short sides.

Stitch the 3 layers together at 1/4". Leaving the 2-3" opening.

Step 8

Clip the corners at a diagonal. Trim down the batting to remove extra bulk. Turn mug rug right side out.

Step 9

Press mug rug. To close opening, either topstitch around the outside of the mug rug or use a slip stitch to keep the pieces together.

Want the free Winter Mitten Mug Rug pattern pieces?

Simply click the button below to download.