Easter Mug Rugs

Finished Easter mug rugs

      This year for Easter I decided not to buy the grandkids lots of candy for their baskets.  I know they get plenty and the younger ones aren't really allowed candy.  I saw these cute mug rugs on the Designs by JuJu website.  The pocket was perfect for just a little something.

Cut pieces

Hooped stabilizer

     I went through my stash of fabrics to find pieces large enough for the backing and the background.  For the stabilizer, I stitched together scraps of mesh cutaway that I had from other projects.  

Applique bunny and egg

   The batting was sewn down first and then the background piece for the bunny appliqué was sewn down and quilted.  Then the appliqué pieces were stitched and trimmed.  After that side was done, then the pocket piece and other background piece were sewn on, flipped over and the rest of the stitching done.  The back pieces were laid on top and stitched around.  After removing it from the hoop, you trim the seams to 1/4" and trim the corners. I then press it, turn it right side out through the opening in the back pieces and press again.  I closed the opened with Steam A Seam.  

Granddaughters' mug rugs

Grandsons' mug rugs

     I added a flat chocolate bunny and some money to the pocket and I was finished.  I love doing projects like this and using up some of my stash.

Back of girls' mug rugs, matching the stripes

Back of boys' mug rugs