This project is completely stitched in the hoop; no additional hand or sewing machine stitching required. The background is stipple quilted and the side borders are attached during the embroidery process. There are 3 stitch files in your download. One with the “My grandchildren”, another with “My grandchild” and finally one with the quilted background, but no design in the center.

Mug rug finished size: 6.75” w x 4.75” h

Design dimensions: 7.00” w x 5.00” h

Stitch Counts:

MR with full design (grandchildren) 13,392

MR with full design (grandchild) 13,015

MR plain 3,304

SUPPLIES NEEDED

• Fusible fleece, heavier weight like Pellon 971 F
• 3 contrasting/coordinating quality cotton fabrics
  • one fabric for the front center
  • one for the wider borders and back
  • one for the thin contrast strips
• 1/2” w Steam a Seam 2 or similar bonding product
• Painter’s, masking tape or medical paper tape
• Sharp, small, curved tip scissors
• Mini iron
• Stabilizer: Polymesh (woven, cutaway)