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Popular Coaster and Mug Rug Patterns

October 28, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

If you love sewing and want to make something quick and easy, why not try making some coasters or mug rugs? These are small fabric mats that you can use to protect your table from hot or cold drinks, or just to add some color and charm to your home. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: coaster, mug rug, scrap, scrap buster

Irish Coaster

February 21, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

My latest coaster pattern - the Irish Coaster - celebrates my Irish ancestry and has been released in plenty of time for you to make a batch for St Patrick's Day on 17 March. My great-great-grandmother immigrated to Western Australia from Dublin. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, St Patrick's Day Tagged With: coaster, green, hat, home décor, mug rug, pdf pattern, sewing, shamrock, St Patrick's Day

Braided Heart Mug Rug

January 8, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The Braided Heart Mug Rug is my latest sewing pattern - just in time for Valentines Day! I was inspired by the classic braided Scandinavian paper hearts. They are usually made in classic red and white for Christmas. I have used a softer palette and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Valentines Day Tagged With: beginner sewing pattern, coaster, heart, love, mug rug, pdf sewing pattern, sewing pattern, Valentines Day

Meowy Christmas

November 17, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Looking for a fun gift for a cat lover this holiday season? How about making them a set of festive Cosy Cat Coasters - perfect for a Meowy Christmas. In this fun duo I used cute seasonal fabric "Be Merry" by Sew Cute Design for Hawthorn Supply … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: cat, cat lover, coaster, mug rug, pet

Hexie Pumpkin Placemat

October 3, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

I am excited to release the latest pattern in the Hexie Placemat series - the Hexie Pumpkin Placemat! This placemat is perfect for fall/autumn, Halloween or Thanksgiving. The Hexie Pumpkin Placemat features a foundation paper pieced pumpkin in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, foundation paper piecing, fpp, hexagon, hexie, mug rug, patchwork, placemat, pot holder, trivet

Patchwork Acorn Coaster

August 21, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Our latest sewing pattern is an fall inspired project - the Patchwork Acorn Coaster Mug Rug. Featuring a polka dot linen cap, and a patchwork body, this sweet acorn coaster can be easily made in an afternoon. This is a fun project to use your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: autumn, coaster, DIY, fall, gifts to sew, mug rug, patchwork, quiting

Pretty Trivet

April 30, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Mothers Day is fast approaching but there is still time to make a special, one of a kind, handmade gift for Mum. For time poor sewists, the pretty trivet is the perfect project. Simply gather 7 fat quarters and you can cut and sew this project in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mother's Day, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: coaster, gifts to sew, Mothers Day, mug rug, Posie, trivet

Chick Mug Rug

April 7, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Are you a time poor sewer/sewist like me? Working full time and running a home doesn't leave a lot of creative time in my sewing room. That is why I love easy projects that can be quickly made in an afternoon or evening. From the feedback I receive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: beginner sewing pattern, coaster, Easter, mug rug, pdf sewing pattern

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