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Heart Mug Rug

Heart mug rug

Materials Needed;

Various pieces of fabric ranging from 2” square - 6” X 3”




Finished Size; 9 wide” 

SEWING TIPS;

When sewing the binding around the heart, begin sewing on the bias 

binding at the inner point, gently “guide” the binding in (no pull but gently push) around the outer curves.

You can find full instructions for making this heart on my YouTube Channel - BerryBirdy.

www.etsy.com/shop/berrybirdy or IG @Berry_Birdy 

You can also download the PDF version HERE










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