Heart Mug Rug Pattern: Valentine's Day or Mother's Day Sewing Project (PDF Download)

HEART MUG RUG PATTERN – PRINTABLE PDF TUTORIAL
Sew a cheerful Heart Mug Rug — perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any time you want to show someone you care! This mini quilt is fun to make and a great way to use scrap fabric to create something beautiful and useful.

This listing is for a printable PDF download with complete photo and written instructions on making the heart block and finishing the mug rug top, quilting, and binding.

This pattern walks you through constructing the heart block, adding the side block, quilting, and finishing with double-fold binding.

❓WHAT IS A MUG RUG?
A mug rug is a mini quilt larger than a coaster but smaller than a placemat. It's the perfect size for holding a coffee mug and a small snack. Another term used for mug rugs is mug mats.

✨ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS TUTORIAL:
✔️ Uses up leftover scrap fabrics — great scrap-buster project
✔️ Beginner-friendly mini quilt project
✔️ Includes clear step-by-step photos and instructions
✔️ Perfect cozy gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or coffee lovers
✔️ Makes a great table accent or snack mat for hearts and hugs

✂️ WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• Printable, ad-free PDF step-by-step photo tutorial
• Detailed Cutting instructions for the pieces (NO PATTERN TEMPLATES NEEDED)
• Written instructions with clear steps and helpful visuals
• Tips for quilting and binding your heart mug rug
• Link to the FREE YouTube video tutorial included

🧵 PROJECT DETAILS:
📌 Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
⏱️ Time to Make: About a few hours
📏 Approximate Finished Size: 7" x 12"
🧶 What You’ll Need:
– Assorted scrap fabric for the heart, background, backing and binding
– Cotton batting
– Sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, ruler, scissors, pins, and iron

🎁 GIFTING IDEA:
Make a set of heart mug rugs as sweet gifts for:
• Valentine’s Day
• Mother’s Day
• Coffee or tea lovers
• Housewarming gifts
• Classroom treats or craft swaps
This makes a heartfelt handmade item that friends and family will cherish.

📌 PLEASE NOTE:
- This is a digital product – no physical item will be shipped
- Tutorial is written in US English

💲WHY IS THIS PATTERN LESS EXPENSIVE?
Our printable PDF is an ad-free, easy-to-print version of the FREE tutorial available on our website (Needlepointers.com). By purchasing this digital download, you’re not just getting convenience—you’re also supporting our small business and helping us continue to offer free tutorials to the sewing community.

If you’d like to REVIEW THE TUTORIAL before purchasing, feel free to check it out here (you'll have to copy/paste the URLs):
https://www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=625

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