Mini Around The World Quilt Mug Rug Tutorial
Today I’m sharing another fast and easy mug rug using some of the same batiks that I used in my X Block BasiX Tutorial that I shared last week. I have made a Trip Around the World quilt many times and I think this is my second mini one. If you like Trip Around the World quilts you should definitely stop by Wanda’s blog Exuberant Color. She makes all kinds of them!
Approximately 10″ x 12″
I happened to have fat quarters of batik fabrics that I used for this mini quilt.
I happened to have fat quarters of batik fabrics that I used for this mini quilt.- Cut 1 ½” strips from 5 different batik fat quarters from the 22″ length.
- Sew the strips together with a ¼” seam allowance.
- Sew the strips together to form a tube – this is what you usually do with larger strips – I think next time I make another Mini Trip Around The World Quilt Mug Rug I will NOT sew a tube.
- Cut the tubes or fabrics into 1 ½ strips.
- You will have 5 blocks in each strip – one of each color.
- Use a seam ripper to carefully remove the seams between the colors so you can make sections like below.
The diagram below shows you how to layout the rows for the mini Trip Around the World mug rug.
I still have some of the strip set left….I’m not sure what I’ll make with that…..another day.
I used a gold Aurifil thread for the stitching and also for the free motion stitching. By doing a little wiggle line cross hatching…..you don’t have to worry about making perfect straight lines and it is fast to do.
Add your binding and you have a mini Trip Around the World quilt that can be used as a mug rug or a mini on the wall.
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Sherry
I couldn’t imagine sewing all those tiny little squares…then I read your strips method. Sew smart. This is lovely. Mug mats are easy to make and they are great gifts for anyone and any occasion. Thank you dear.
mary
That is so pretty with such tiny pieces. The quilting looks great too.
Connie
Thanks Mary, I’m running out of room for big quilts…..I might have to start making a lot of minis!
Monica Kostak
Omigosh you gave me a perfect idea! I made a trip around the world quilt last year (and winning 2nd place at our local quilt show), and a mini table runner I”m working on right now from the left overs of my red/white/blue fabric. (Pattern from Quick Trip Quilts by Eleanor Burns). I was wanting to do a mini Americana quilt for my table top quilt stand an this mug rug would be the perfect size to fit! Thank you for the continued wonderful ideas you share! 🙂 Have a great day. 🙂
Connie
You are so welcome Monica! Years ago I had that book by Eleanor Burns…..wish I had all of my old books, my first log cabin quilt was her Log Cabin Quilt in a Day. She writes such great patterns.
Patricia
Now this Around The World is very doable! Thank you for sharing such a fun, beautiful project!
VickiT
Ooh Connie ~ I really like this. So? Now I have to ask ~ why would you not make tubes the next time if you made another of these types of mug rugs?
Connie
For myself I just find it easier to layout the strips and then add or remove a block that way. LOL, I guess that is just me. Now on a bigger one I definitely like the tube idea.
I think it might also be that I am trying to design something and then add more to the design……I have several of them on my design wall just waiting for me to write a pattern.
Missy Shay
What a sweet idea!
Sara F
I love it – and want to run right down to my sewing room to make it. Batiks are such a perfect choice for this.
Connie
Thanks Sara, run, run, run!!
The Joyful Quilter
Too pretty to be a mug rug!! I’d be afraid of spilling something on it. Thanks for the tutorial!!
Connie
Thanks! I wash my little mug rugs all the time as……I’m a little sloppy with my coffee sometimes 🙂
Cheryll
As always, your post is timely. I just started uncovering the little table and chairs that I keep on my small back porch that faces the forest behind the house. I like to add a little mini-quilt to dress it up. You have given me a great idea for the first cover of the season. I just happen to have a collection much like yours and as soon as I can I will do this. Thanks again Connie!
Connie
You are so welcome Cheryll, these little minis take no time at all!
bea
fun way to do that, some bargello quilts use this too.
Connie
Thanks Bea, I’ve also done several bargello quilts the same way too.
Pat S
Very pretty. I might make a mug rug although I don’t think I’d want to tackle a whole quilt. Had to grin at your little wiggle stitch; it looks exactly like the serpentine I use on my machine and it is my “go to” for quilting so I don’t have to worry about straight lines.
Connie
Thanks Pat! I’m glad you like my “homemade” serpentine stitch!