When I got back into sewing and just started my blog in 2016, I made a Halloween mug rug for my partner’s October birthday. He loves all things Halloween. 👻 It was “Vlad” a design from Sandy and Cindy of Gray Barn Designs.

Last year I made him an appliquéd one that I designed myself that I titled ““House on the Hill.” (We had just moved to a house on Hill Street!)

So in keeping with tradition, this year’s Halloween b-day gift is a Sugar Skull mug rug based on a pattern from we all sew.

With my sewing machine, I used some free style stitching for the edge and teeth and pre-programmed embroidery stitches on the skull appliqué.
Now it’s time to gear up for Christmas sewing projects. I received some hints from family members that they are all stocked up on mug rugs. What??! Like I always say “You can never have enough mug rugs!!!” 😋
Thanks for visiting. ~Abbie 💫
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Aww…sew sew cute! Great job Abbie :)
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Thanks Karla! 😊
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I can see that Vlad is in excellent company! Great job Abbie!
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Thanks Sandy! He still gets used year round 🧛🏻♂️
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You’ve got a cute mug rug series going there! Well stocked on mug rugs?!? What? There’s always room for more, isn’t there?
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Thanks Wendy! Exactly, always room!
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Really cute.
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Thanks Lori 😊
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Now these mug rugs are just too cute! Well, maybe instead of mug rugs, you could make coordinating place mats? Hmmm, will ponder gift giving items to make from scraps!
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Thanks Cindy! Yes, I’ve had placemats on my todo list for quite some time. I love using up scraps, but never seem to deplete my pile of them!
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Love it.
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Thank you! 😊
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I love the skull mug rug! I can’t believe your family has enough of the mug rugs, I think there could be one for every occasion! Of course cookies with the mug rugs might change their opinion!
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Thank you Kathleen!
I know! Well, I’m focusing on making more mug rugs for those that like them and they can get the extra cookies! 😉
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Love the sugar skull mug rug! There’s great detail in all the stitching.
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Thanks Sandra!
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