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What could be more fun that transforming St. Patrick's Day gnome blocks into mug rugs? They're fun, fast and easy to sew! The Luck o' the Irish Mug Rug Starter Kit includes the block panel (with 15 blocks) and 4 green prints for piecing. The kit also comes with instructions to make the four mug rug variations shown below. Make one, make four, make 15! But keep reading for details on the folded end binding technique recommended for these mug rugs.    Sometimes a binding strip is just a …

I've had several questions lately about quilt binding, so it seemed like the right time to share a binding tutorial. Binding is the last step of making a quilt - the finishing touch! Keep reading for step by step instructions on how to bind your quilt or watch the YouTube video tutorial. Start by cutting strips. Measure the length and width of the quilt, add them together, and multiple by 2. This is the perimeter of the quilt. Add 12". This is the minimum length of binding you will …