53 Free Mug Rug Patterns and Placemat Patterns
By: The Editors of AllFreeSewing.com
Updated May 27, 2016
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It's neither a coaster nor a placemat. Instead, it's a mug rug; a perfectly sized piece of fabric that stands between your coffee cup and your table. If you love quilting or working with fabric scraps, it's time to familiarize yourself with the mug rug. We've put together this collection of free mug rug patterns for you to try. If you're a free quilted mug rug pattern, you're sure to love our selection. Even if you just enjoy just piecing together leftover fabric scraps, the free mug rug patterns in this collection can inspire you to start creating. Quilted mug rug patterns are fun because they won't take you all day to complete but are just as rewarding! Not to mention, once you set a groove, you can make several in one sitting! Handmade gifts, anyone?
If you're more interested in making the traditional placemat, you'll find placemat patterns in this collection as well. For all those summer gatherings coming up, make festive placemats and napkins to complete your tablescape. All of these free placemat patterns will teach you how to make placemats. They're just right for spring, summer or any time of year. Learn how to make placemats you can use for the family dinner table every day, or you can take out for special events. Sewing placemats doesn't have to be too time consuming or boring. Instead, check out these free placemat patterns and you'll see that learning how to sew placemats is simple and fun.
Finally, use our free napkin patterns to learn how to make napkins that match the rest of your kitchen decor. Anyone can learn how to make napkins with the help of these easy-to-follow tutorials. Learning how to make napkins isn't the hard part - trying to decide how to embellish and creatively alter your projects is more difficult! Check out the free napkin patterns included in this collection to complete dining accessory sewing.
53 Free Mug Rug Patterns and Placemat Patterns
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Free Mug Rug Patterns
If you've been searching for free mug rug patterns, I'm happy to announce your search is over! We've collected a bunch of free mug rug patterns to show you below. Each has step by step instructions and large color photos so learning how to make a mug rug is effortless! Just gather up your favorite fabric scraps and get ready to create! A simple mug rug pattern offers you the solution of avoiding water or liquid stains on your table surfaces. Similar to a placemat, the mug rug is simply a place for your coffee cup and muffin or afternoon snack to sit. Plus it's pretty to look at! As mentioned before, mug rugs make a great gift too. Choose bright, fun fabric and personalize your mug rug pattern to give to someone special. They'll use it every day and think of you!
- Grandma's Secret Recipe Pot Holders
- Country Kitchen Quilted Pot Holders
- Nautical Mug Rug Applique Template and Tutorial
- Stars of Wonder Mug Rug
- Bye Bye Birdie Mug Rug Tutorial
- Ghost Mug Rug Pattern
- Upcycled Yuletide Mug Rugs
How to Make Placemats
For the more traditional at heart, check out the free placemat patterns we've also included in this collection. With holidays always around the corner, there are going to be parties, parties, and more parties. Prepare yourself for all of the hosting by learning how to make placemats that are party ready. Even if you've never sewn before, you can learn how to sew placemats easily. Put your creativity to the test by mixing and matching patterns and colors and creating placemats that are great for your family table. Or, use these placemat patterns to make placemats for a specific event. Either way, these free placemat patterns are here to inspire you!
Find additional ways to make placemats from these too-cute tutorials. You'll never be at a loss for conversation with these table top designs.
- Roses Are Red DIY Placemats
- Reversible Cloth Place Mats and Napkins
- DIY Double-Sided Placemats
- Upcycled Pretty Purple Placemat (NEW!)
- Ready, Set, Eat Placemat
- Polaroid Free Placemat Patterns
- Happy Dining Placemats
- Two in One Hot Pad Placemats
- Reversible Placemat Sewing Pattern (NEW!)
- Scrappy Quilted DIY Placemats (NEW!)
How to Make Napkins
Learn how to make napkins that are quick and easy. Once you see how simple it is to learn how to make napkins, you'll be using reusable, fabric napkins for every meal! That will definitely bring something to the table and its eco-friendly. With just a few stitches you can make handmade napkins. For beginner sewists, learning how to make napkins is a great place to start.
Learn how to sew napkins that will add tons of design appeal to your table with these free patterns!
- Hawaiian Dreams DIY Napkins
- Fancy Hemmed DIY Napkins
- Eclectic Free Napkin Patterns
- Leave it to Beaver DIY Kitchen Decor
- Rustic Checkered Sewn Napkins (NEW!)
- Simple DIY Napkins (NEW!)
- Big Game Free Napkin Pattern (NEW!)
Do you have a favorite mug rug pattern?
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chrisk
Feb 04, 2015
My favorite is the scrappy stack mug rug, looks great, easy and quick tod, clears out alot of little scaps.
jeed2006 9848816
Dec 24, 2014
Happy cup mug rug pattern. Thanks for all the ideas and patterns.
jeed2006 9848816
Dec 24, 2014
Happy cup mug rug. Thanks for all the ideas and patterns
Lindajet
Nov 29, 2014
RE Hexie Mug Rug Tutorial,, seems the link is broken as I can't seem to find the tutorial internet site,,any suggestions??
barbsews1 1208373
Nov 13, 2014
Love to make mug rugs, uses up lots of little scraps. try not to throw anything away
sjhammond 3671671
Nov 12, 2014
I like all of the mug rug patterns. They are simple to make and you can use up a lot of your scraps making them. I am partial to the snowman one though since I like snowmen! Thank you very much for sharing your ideas and patterns!
MrsMissyLynn
Nov 12, 2014
I am intimidated by binding, so I have not done one yet, but I really like the heart applique project
Bevsewsalot
Nov 12, 2014
I like them ALL.....I match a pattern to the size and quantity of scraps left from other projects...I always hate to trash the scraps...This is the perfect answer....Thank you...!!
leij856 5381297
Nov 12, 2014
I have been wanting to make some mug rugs for a couple of years, but had do many other projects working I didn't have the time. Also, I didn't have a need for personal use, but I can see some awesome gifts here.
misscharlotte1952 5051650
Nov 11, 2014
No I do not have a favorite mug rug. But I will definitely be making some of these.
Jetscreamer101 825 8008
Nov 11, 2014
Love cats, so my fav would be a feline one
reneedj3
Nov 11, 2014
I can't say that I have a favorite mug rug pattern (yet) but I DO have a favorite mug rug. I found it years ago and is filled with cinnamon and (I think) sand. It's heavy enough to stay in place and smells Oh so wonderful when you put a warm mug on it!
bkmh 1076851
Nov 11, 2014
Thanks for the ideas - can't wait to make some for Christmas gifts!
westdjc
Nov 11, 2014
These are such cute ideas. I will have to try making some. Thanks for this blog.
carrotcakeks 40723 24
Nov 11, 2014
My favorite mug rug isn't really a mug rug It's Grandma's Secret Recipe Pot Holders. I plan to turn the pot holder into a mug rug.
Editor Kaylee
Nov 25, 2014
Hi carrotcakeks 4072324! You've won our comment contest. We'll be in touch soon!
quiltshiresladydee na 8692572
Nov 11, 2014
I like the sailboat and lighthouse mug rug -
KarenFunk
Nov 09, 2014
I like the flag mug rug, but if I had to choose from all the above patterns, I would choose the schoolhouse chalkboard place mat. Wouldn't the kids have fun with that!
imserlick 4045711
Nov 05, 2014
I absolutely adore the Happy cup mug rug design. I am making this for Christmas gifts. My sisters will love receiving them as we are all avid coffee drinkers! Thanks for the design pattern! :)
Jlyon6
Oct 26, 2013
Mug rugs were pretty popular for awhil in the late 1980s,early 90s. Many of them had spices sewn into them, so that when you put a hot cup on them, it released the aroma. I had one that had cinnamon in it, but the smell always made me hungry when I used it, lol! Judy L
tomlinsonteri 7400 430
May 30, 2012
sucks i want crochet patterns DONT SEW
EditorNT
Nov 15, 2012
Hi tomlinsonteri 7400430, Be sure to check out our friends at http://www.allfreecrochet.com !
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