The Mug Rug Crumb Catcher

It’s the perfect size to hold a cup of tea and your favorite cookie(s).

This mug rug is the smaller version of my Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher that I made last year.

The finished size of the mug rug is 8 1/2″ in diameter.  It would also make a nice candle mat or vase pad, but I like the mug rug idea myself.

It was easy to make this mini version.  I just reduced the size of the units from 5 1/2″ (unfinished) to 3 1/2″ (unfinished).  Here are the sizes that you’ll need to cut for the mug rug version.  You can find the updated pdf version here:  Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher

The other change I made is the way I finished the smaller version.  Instead of binding around all of those corners (8!), I layered, then stitched around the outside edges and left an opening on one side for turning right side out.

Here is how I layered the pieces:

Then I stitched 1/4″ from the raw edges (pivoting at the corners), leaving an opening on one side.

Turn right side out and then top stitch near the edge all the way around.

Next, I stitched in the ditch along the main seams.  It was quick and added a little stability to the finished product.  Here’s what it looks like on the back:

I love that star shape!  This is a quick project and makes for a great gift for the holidays.  Plus is keeps those Oreos from making a mess!

I hope you get a chance to make some of your own.  It’s always nice to see what others create, so use the hashtag #mugrugcrumbcatcher on Instagram so we can all see!