Making Mug Rugs & Cool Coasters: Easy-To-Learn Techniques for Quilting and Sewing - Paperback

by Debi Schmitz Noriega (Author)

Whether you call them mug rugs or coasters, these decorative table savers are fun to make, perfect for gifts, and a terrific way to try out different soft craft techniques without investing a lot of time, money, or effort. Since a set is the way to go, you'll have learned and mastered a new technique by the time you complete all four. Make the set identical or change each one up a bit for a coordinated appeal, your choice. Start with your favorite technique - you'll find more than a dozen here from patchwork to fabric weaving - or try something completely new! This is the perfect book for creatives looking to land on a crafting technique that suits their style, taste, and skill-level. It lets them dabble before jumping in with both feet.

You'll love...

- Lots of techniques in different soft craft categories

- More than 30 different projects

- Easy-to-follow stepped out visuals and written instructions

- Fun ideas for using scraps, left-over materials, and repurposed textiles

--Debi Schmitz Noriega

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Easy, Quilted Gifts in an Afternoon

Discover how fun and simple it is to turn fabric scraps, old jeans, and favorite photos into stylish mug rugs and coasters you'll actually use every day. With more than a dozen approachable techniques, you can practice new quilting and sewing skills on small, satisfying projects--no big time or money commitment required.

Whether you're a confident beginner or an experienced quilter looking for quick makes, this book invites you to play and experiment with the soft craft techniques that best match your style and skill level.

Inside you'll find:

• Step-by-step instructions for both mug rugs and coasters
• Techniques including patchwork, kawandi, weaving, rope sewing, fabric folding, and more
• Creative ways to upcycle denim, shirts, selvedges, and fabric scraps
• Memory projects that showcase photos and sentimental fabrics
• Finishing tips so your small projects look polished and professional