Mug Mat Directions- Part 2

Now that your mix has aged, it's time to make the cover for your mug mat. This one has a removable cover so you can wash it as needed. You will need fabric as follows-

~lining- one piece of muslin 9 inches by 4 1/2 inches (7 x 13 for a 9 inch trivet)
~cover- one piece of cotton fabric, pre-washed and preshrunk, 5 1/2 inches by 10 1/2 inches (10x 24 for trivet)
LINING
-Fold short ends of muslin over 1/4 inch. Pin and press
-Fold muslin in half, matching folded edges then stitch raw edges.
-Trim corners, turn to the right side and press.

COVER
-Fold short ends of fabric over 1/4 inch then an additional 1/4 inch to make a narrow finished hem. Press, pin and stitch close to edge of fold.
-With right sides together, fold cover into thirds overlapping finished edges in the middle. -Pin and stitch raw edges to form an envelope.
-Trim corners, turn and press.

FINISHING
-Add about 1/4 cup (One cup for trivet) of your aged spice mix to the muslin liner. Don't be tempted to overfill or your cup will tip over!
-Pin and press. You are done!

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How to Make Spice Filled Mug Mats

Spice filled mug mats and trivets make a thoughtful, fragrant gift. While they are not hard to make it does take a little time if you age your mix properly. The secret to long lasting fragrance in any potpourri type mix is sufficient aging. You can vary the spices and oils in this recipe to suit your own nose. Mug Mat Mix 1 cup of allspice 1 cup of cinnamon chips 1/2 cup of cloves 1 cup of dried orange peel 1/4 cup of star anise 1/4 cup of dried rosemary 1 cup of oak moss or cellulose fiber chips 1/2 teaspoon of orange essential oil 1/4 teaspoon each of clove and cinnamon essential oils Mix the first 6 ingredients and put into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Make sure it is large enough to allow for future mixing by shaking. Place your oak moss or cellulose fixative in a small jar with a lid and add your oils. Shake well and let sit for several days until the oils are fully absorbed. Add to your spice mix, put the cover back on and shake gently to mix. Let age for at least 4 weeks, s

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