You spoke, and I listened. Many of you kindly explained that the mug rug pattern I had was so big because it was meant to accommodate a mug AND a snack! (What I was thinking of is a coaster, lol!)
And I really liked that idea. So I went ahead and finished up a few more at the 8 inch size (because the pieces were already cut)
Then I went and got some mugs, some fancy teas, some shortbreads, and a few candy canes
And put them all in a pretty little gift box with a mug rug on top. There’s a box for each of the post office ladies, and one for the lovely lady who runs the convenience store in town, who we also see on a weekly basis.
And just because… I have three of the six inch version completed and tucked away.
No plans for them yet, but I’m sure they will come in handy eventually!
Wandering Cat Studio 
Such pretty mug rugs…and what a pretty mug. Your post office ladies will be so pleased.
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What wonderful gifts! When The Mister was a letter carrier he came home with a car full of gifts every December and hundreds of dollars in cards. The generosity of people always amazed me. It really made our Christmas special. I miss those days.
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What beautiful gift boxes you’ve made and the mug rugs just set it off perfectly!
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That will make the post office and bodega workers so happy. Your mug rugs are adorable.
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And you’ve got them ready for when you need them; good thinking.
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It’s so thoughtful of you to make and give these gifts. It took a lot of thought, care and creativeness to put them together. They’re going to love them.
Blessings,
Betsy
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Your mug rugs are just beautiful! I love the gift boxes you created. Sure the recipients are going to love them also. Those “just because” mug rugs will come in handy. Earlier this year, I made potholders for a grandchild and kept on making them using up orphan blocks. I took them to a holiday gathering last weekend and they all went to different homes.
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