I decided to take a break from my quilts one day and saw this idea for a "mug-rug" - a large coaster.  Very cute and quick to work up, though after it was done, I think I would ditch the "quick and easy" way they did it and put a bit more work in it.  It isn't as durable as I would like, but it cute, and serves its purpose.

 

I also tried out a new pressure foot I got to sew the binding on with the machine vs. by hand, and it got a bit wonky on one side - my error, not a design issue...practice, practice, practice....