Mug Rug Template – In the Hoop | IQ Designer® Step-By-Step Project

Create a perfectly sized mug rug entirely in the hoop using IQ Designer® or My Design Center™! This beginner-friendly project teaches you how to use a reusable template to design, stitch, and finish a mug rug with clean edges and professional results—no additional sewing required.

This project is ideal for learning template-based design creation, making it easy to customize fabrics, stitches, and layout while gaining confidence inside IQ Designer or My Design Center. Once completed, you’ll have a versatile mug rug design that can be recreated again and again for gifts, seasonal décor, or quick projects.


WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

* How to use a template workflow in IQ Designer / My Design Center
* Creating an In-The-Hoop project from start to finish
* Proper stitch sequencing for a clean, finished edge
* Tips for stabilizer, batting, and fabric placement
* How to customize the design for future projects

WHAT’S INCLUDED

* Step-by-Step PDF Instructions (clear, beginner-friendly)
* Mug Rug Template File
* Finished Stitch-Ready Design in multiple formats:
* DST
* EXP
* JEF
* PES
* VP3
* XXX

PROJECT DETAILS

* Skill Level: Beginner / Confident Beginner
* Finished Project: In-the-Hoop Mug Rug
* Minimum Hoop Size: 8X12
* Machine Compatibility: Baby Lock & Brother machines with IQ Designer® or My Design Center™

DELIVERY FORMAT

This product is delivered on a USB Flash Drive and includes:
* PDF step-by-step instructions
* Design template
* Finished embroidery designs in multiple formats

> IQ Designer® or My Design Center™ software is required. This project is not compatible with other embroidery software platforms.