Instructions for Making Coffee Mug Mats

Sew a mug mat using recycled blue jeans.

Enjoy the aroma of cinnamon as you rest your coffee or cocoa mug on a handmade mug mat. Making coffee mug mats is a simple project that can be done with inexpensive recycled materials. Mug mats resemble glass coasters used for cold drinks, except they are slightly larger to accommodate a coffee mug. When treated with essential oils the heat of the beverage will produce a soothing and relaxing scent. Make several mug mats to keep on hand as last-minute holiday gifts for the mail carrier, paperboy or other service people in your daily life.

Things You'll Need

• Old blue jeans
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Quilt batting scrap
• Straight pins
• Sewing machine
• Washer and dryer
• Acrylic paint
• Make-up sponge
• Chunky stamp
• Cinnamon essential oil

Instructions

1. Cut two, 6-inch squares from an old pair of blue jeans and one, 5-inch square of quilt batting.

2. Place the two blue jean squares together with the wrong sides facing. Match and pin the edges.

3. Sew around three sides of the mug mat using a 1/2-inch seam allowance. Slip the batting into the mug mat through the opening. Pin the opening closed and sew using a 1/2-inch seam allowance.

4. Top stitch an "X" across the surface of the mug mat, sewing from one corner across to an opposite corner. This will hold the batting in place to prevent shifting.

5. Toss the mug mat in the washer and dryer to fray the edges.

6. Lay the mug mat with the desired top side facing up. Apply acrylic paint to a chunky stamp using a make-up sponge. Stamp the center top of the mug mat. Allow the paint to dry.