Create charming mug rugs and coasters with quick, creative techniques!

Whether you call them mug rugs or coasters, these decorative table savers are fun to make, perfect for gifts, and an ideal way to explore different soft craft techniques without investing a lot of time, money, or effort. Making Mug Rugs and Cool Coasters helps you experiment, learn, and master new skills while creating coordinated sets that brighten any table.

Since a set is the way to go, you will build confidence as you complete all four pieces, choosing to make them identical or vary each one for a cohesive look. Start with your favorite technique or try something new, with more than a dozen methods included, from patchwork and quilting to fabric weaving and mixed soft craft approaches.


30+ different projects featuring mug rugs, drink coasters, and small table savers that are quick to sew and quilt
Over a dozen soft craft techniques including patchwork, fabric weaving, quilting basics, and creative textile combinations
Scrap-friendly sewing ideas that make use of leftover materials and repurposed textiles for zero-waste inspiration
Easy-to-follow visuals and written instructions designed to support beginners while still offering variety for experienced makers
Flexible projects for gift-ready sets perfect for handmade presents, craft fairs, or coordinated home decor

This 112-page guide by Debi Schmitz Noriega encourages crafters to dabble in new techniques before committing to larger projects. It is an approachable way to test styles, refine skills, and discover which craft techniques suit your taste and skill level.

Ideal for anyone who loves quilting, sewing, needlework, DIY crafts, and small patchwork projects, this collection delivers creative inspiration in compact, practical designs that are as functional as they are decorative.