Pile of Presents Mug Rug

Tutorials
Written By Diane Vandiver

Supplies Needed

  • 3 gift box fabrics

  • 1 background fabric

  • 1 backing fabric

  • 1 binding fabric

  • One 8″ x 10″ scrap of batting

  • 1 or more rickrack or ribbon scraps

  • Rotary cutter or scissors

  • Ruler

  • Cutting mat

  • Sewing pins

Cutting Instructions

  • 2½” x 3″ rectangle for the top gift box

  • 3″ x 3½” rectangle for the middle gift box

  • 3½” x 4½” rectangle for the bottom gift box

  • 3″ x 7½” strip from the background fabric

  • Two 2½” x 2¾” rectangles from the background fabric

  • Two 3″ x 2½” rectangles from the background fabric

  • Two 2″ x 3½” rectangles from the background fabric

  • 2″ x 36″ strip for binding

  • 8″ x 10″ rectangle for backing

  • 2½”, 3″ and 3½” ribbon or rickrack pieces for gift boxes

  • 10″ ribbon or rickrack piece for the bow

Instructions

1. Sew the Rows

Lay the cut pieces out so the gift boxes are stacked on top of each other with background fabric on each side, as shown above. Sew each row together and press the seams toward the darker fabric.

2. Pin the Rickrack

Pin the ribbon or rickrack in place where you want them on your gift boxes. Then, fold the 10″ rickrack in half and pin the center to the top piece of fabric. Fold each end down and pin into place to form the 3D loops for the bow.

Tip: If you place the rickrack on the presents so they’re offset, like shown above, this will cut down on bulk. But if you’re using a thin silk or satin ribbon, bulk won’t be an issue and you can pin a continuous line across the pieces.

3. Sew It All Together

Sew all the fabric rows together to secure the rickrack. For the bow, sew the ends to the long edge of the top gift.

4. Finish

Layer the mug rug top on top of your batting and backing to make a quilt sandwich. Quilt the layers. Trim the edges evenly and attach the binding.

Enjoy every stitch! Diane
Diane Vandiver
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