Wednesday, November 17, 2021

My Day on the Mug Rug Blog Hop

It's time for another fun blog hop, No Ring November, hosted by Carla at Createinthesticks.  Since I am deep into making Christmas and Winter themed projects for the shop, I thought it only fitting I keep with that theme. I mean you all know I LOVE snowmen, right!  If you are new to my blog welcome and now you know I totally love snowmen too⛄. 

It took me a while to decide on exactly what I wanted within the snowman mug rug category though.  And then one day it dawned on my that I needed a snowman mug rug for myself, can you believe I don't have one already!  The itch to play with cotton rope has now been scratched;)


The process starts with making a spiral with your cotton clothesline rope then stitching a + through the center with regular stitching to hold it together.  

Keep on spiraling the rope while you zig zag, around and around you go until it is as big as you want. Mine came out at 6.5".  I ended it by tucking in the end and zig zagging over it. 


If you don't want a mug rug use it as part of your snowman display.  OMG I just thought about making them smaller and using as ornaments on your tree!!!!  Or how about gluing a magnet to the back for a refrigerator magnet.



After it's all stitched I painted on the eyes with the end of a dowel rod dipped in black paint.  A smaller rod was used for the mouth.  The nose was painted with a terra cotta color.  If it is used as a decoration you could glue on buttons for the eyes and mouth and a felt nose.  I hope you enjoyed my little project. 

Please check out the other bloggers today for more fun mug rugs! 




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45 comments:

  1. Danice GNovember 17, 2021 at 5:51 AM

    That is so cute. I have wanted to try working with rope also, but haven't yet. Thank you for telling us how to make the mug rug.

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  2. PamNovember 17, 2021 at 6:16 AM

    I have made a rope bowl - fun project - but never a snowman -- it would be great for my left over rope from the bowl!! Thanks for a great idea!

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  3. CarolNovember 17, 2021 at 6:20 AM

    I LOVE your rope snowman!! That is inspired work! I have some leftover rope--will have to remember this project! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. AnnieNovember 17, 2021 at 6:52 AM

    How cute and quick and simple this rope mug rug is! And yes, how cute ornaments would be made like this. A terrific quick gift idea also.

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  5. CarlaNovember 17, 2021 at 7:05 AM

    Great idea! What a cute snowman mug rug and I agree, small ones all over a tree would be so cute. Thank you for the inspiration and for joining No Ring November!

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  6. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioNovember 17, 2021 at 7:35 AM

    Cute way to make a snowman mug rug Vicki! I have made dozens of fabric wrapped clothesline bowls over the years, but I am seeing so many new clothesline techniques like adding applique and painting to them, so I guess it's a way to revive this technique with a new twist to it. You could also use your snowman as a trivet too.

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  7. InflorescencedesignsNovember 17, 2021 at 7:43 AM

    I have been wanting to work with rope for bowls and your tutorial on how to make your coaster provides a great place for me to start. Thanks!

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  8. piecefulwendyNovember 17, 2021 at 7:45 AM

    Where do you get your cotton rope? This is so cute! What a fun project for the Hop!

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  9. Elizabeth CoughlinNovember 17, 2021 at 7:57 AM

    I love making cotton rope projects, and your snowman mug rug is just darling!

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  10. Chase KlopNovember 17, 2021 at 8:05 AM

    Adorable project!

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  11. LIttle Penguin QuiltsNovember 17, 2021 at 8:33 AM

    Oh my goodness, you are so brilliant! A lot of my quilty friends here have made rope bowls, but I don't think anyone has tried a snowman like that. So cute!

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  12. CalicojoanNovember 17, 2021 at 8:49 AM

    That guy is just the cutest thing. I love stitching on rope. Now I want to make a village of snow people!

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  13. SaraNovember 17, 2021 at 8:52 AM

    This has to be one of my favorites on this blog hop so far. Very cute!! My other favorite was the one that looked like a record.

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  14. Karen - Quilts...etc.November 17, 2021 at 8:52 AM

    that is cute - I'm afraid if I tried it though I would mess up my machine - how does that work for tension?

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  15. TuridNovember 17, 2021 at 8:57 AM

    So fun. I've neer tried a rope quilt. Looking great.

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  16. Karrin HurdNovember 17, 2021 at 9:16 AM

    Great mug rugs. Thanks so much for sharing your technique!

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  17. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicityNovember 17, 2021 at 10:11 AM

    Adorable! I love gifting them! Affordable, easy to make and just so darn cute!

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  18. works4meNovember 17, 2021 at 10:35 AM

    That is absolutely adorable, and it seems like it would be really good to use, too. I haven't used rope yet as I am not sure how my machine would handle it. Eventually, I will bite the bullet. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  19. Darlene SNovember 17, 2021 at 10:36 AM

    Oh my, I love, love, love your snowman mug rug. Just makes me smile.

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  20. ShirleyCNovember 17, 2021 at 10:42 AM

    What an adorable idea! Love this!

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  21. SusanNovember 17, 2021 at 10:46 AM

    Well, this is the first mug rug I have seen made out of rope. Wonderful idea. Thank you for sharing.

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  22. Carol SwiftNovember 17, 2021 at 11:47 AM

    This is just the cutest and such a wonderful idea! I love his face and everything about him...thanks for sharing!

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  23. SusanNovember 17, 2021 at 11:51 AM

    Oh Vicki - he is just too cute!!

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  24. KathleenNovember 17, 2021 at 11:53 AM

    Just adorable. I love the cotton rope and this is a terrific idea!

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  25. JeannaNovember 17, 2021 at 2:13 PM

    Oh my goodness, Vicki. You outdid yourself with this one...I love it!

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  26. NormaNovember 17, 2021 at 3:03 PM

    Your snowman is so cute! And I love new ideas. I watch all the craft you tube videos I can find. LOVE! Thank you.

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  27. AngieNovember 17, 2021 at 3:05 PM

    Great idea!! Yes it definitely would make great ornaments! Enjoy your day! 🌻🍂

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  28. Siouxzq64@gmail.comNovember 17, 2021 at 3:23 PM

    That is very cute! The face turned out awesome.

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  29. Sue DNovember 17, 2021 at 4:06 PM

    What a cute idea!

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  30. LJNovember 17, 2021 at 7:29 PM

    That's a great idea. It looks like a great project to sew/paint, too. Hmmm, love your idea of the Christmas ornament. I make ones for the grands each year and the ornament would be perfect.

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  31. Anorina @SameliasMumNovember 17, 2021 at 8:02 PM

    Sooooooo cooool!!! Love your snowman mug rug.

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  32. tink's momNovember 17, 2021 at 8:55 PM

    Way too many ideas here. He is such a cutie and I can see him in all of the rolls you have mentioned especially the tree ornament. I do believe I actually have some rope stashed away to play with this weekend.

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  33. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsNovember 17, 2021 at 10:15 PM

    Love your snowman mug rug! It's just too cute to put a cup of liquid on though!! Thanks for sharing all your ideas.

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  34. Joy from Days Filled With JoyNovember 18, 2021 at 2:54 AM

    Oh my goodness, soooooo cute!!!! I love snowmen! I need to make one of these! Thanks for sharing! xx

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  35. My Creative ChateauNovember 18, 2021 at 6:47 AM

    What a really fun idea. Can't wait to make some for my coffee/cocoa bar. Thanks for sharing your talents with me

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  36. PreetiNovember 18, 2021 at 10:29 AM

    I want to drop everything and make this darling of a snowman :-)

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  37. Quilting GailNovember 18, 2021 at 5:23 PM

    So glad that you made the snowman mug rug for yourself!!! It's so cute!

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  38. For the love of geeseNovember 18, 2021 at 8:24 PM

    This is adorable. Now you can smile back every time you reach for your mug. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down.

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  39. Jan @Cocoa QuiltsNovember 19, 2021 at 4:06 PM

    This is adorable!!! I have been wanting your snowmen for many years!! Also have rope to make a bowl and never got around to it. I may need to use this rope for a few of these!!! Glad you are keeping this one for yourself.

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  40. Vicki WNovember 19, 2021 at 7:09 PM

    OMG, it's so cute!

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  43. Home Sewn By UsNovember 20, 2021 at 6:12 PM

    Hi Vicki! Well, I can't think of anyone else who should feature a snowman mug rug!! You are the queen of snowman table runners so why not rule mugs, too?!! Very cute - it turned out just great. ~smile~ Roseanne

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  44. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterNovember 23, 2021 at 5:41 PM

    Adorable! Thanks for sharing your snowman mug rug on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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  45. LyndseyNovember 29, 2021 at 9:40 AM

    Love the cute snowman mug rug and a really easy idea for a tree decoration.

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