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Glass Half Full Mug Rug Pattern

November 10, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

This little project is as cute as can be with an inspirational quote to start your day. You can see the full pattern and tutorial here.   These would make cute little gifts for friends and family at Christmas time, Add a mug and a coffee card for an extra special gift.

Looking for more Mug Rug Patterns? Check out these Mug Rug Patterns on Etsy and These Mug Rug Quilting Books.

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Have you read?

Book Review: 200 Sanity-Saving Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Quilters

Every quilter has been there.

You’re halfway through a quilt top when the rotary cutter suddenly feels dull, your seam allowance starts wandering, the iron is too hot for that fabric, and somehow your thread has knotted itself into a tiny ball of frustration.

That’s exactly the kind of moment where a book like 200 Sanity-Saving Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Quilters by Ellen Perez earns its place beside your sewing machine.

This Kindle guide is essentially a problem-solver for quilters, packed with clever little techniques, shortcuts, and “why didn’t I think of that?” tricks that make the entire quilting process smoother.

What This Book Is About

Unlike a traditional pattern book, this one focuses on practical quilting knowledge. Think of it as the experienced quilting friend who quietly shares all the tricks she’s learned over years of sewing.

Inside the book you’ll find tips covering:

  • Cutting fabric more accurately 
  • Fixing common piecing mistakes 
  • Organizing your sewing space 
  • Saving time during quilt assembly 
  • Simple hacks that make quilting easier and more enjoyable 

Many of the ideas are surprisingly simple, but that’s exactly the point. These are the small adjustments that can dramatically improve your workflow.

A Helpful Reference for Every Quilter

One of the things that makes this book especially useful is that you don’t have to read it cover to cover. It’s the kind of guide you can:

  • Flip through when you hit a frustrating moment in a project 
  • Read a few tips at a time while planning your next quilt 
  • Keep handy as a quick troubleshooting reference 

Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an experienced quilter looking to refine your process, there’s something valuable tucked inside these pages.

Perfect for Kindle Readers

Since this book is available as a Kindle edition, it’s incredibly convenient. You can keep it on your phone, tablet, or Kindle device and quickly search for a solution when something isn’t working quite right at your sewing machine.

It’s essentially a portable quilting mentor you can reference anytime.

If quilting is your creative escape, the last thing you want is unnecessary frustration slowing you down. 200 Sanity-Saving Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Quilters delivers exactly what the title promises: practical advice that helps you quilt smarter, not harder.

It’s the kind of book that reminds you quilting doesn’t have to be complicated to be enjoyable.

And honestly, who couldn’t use a few extra sanity-saving tricks in the sewing room?

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