The 30 Minute Emotional Fitness Boost You Need Right Now

Feeling the holiday stress? Take a break and sew your way to calm with this DIY Cozy Mug Mat, featuring scrappy quilt blocks 72 and 74 from my #100Days100ScrapBlocks series. 🧵☕
This project is more than just a creative activity-it’s a chance to reconnect with yourself, nurture emotional fitness, and find a moment of peace in the holiday chaos. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewist, this mug mat is quick, fun, and therapeutic. Plus, the pompom trim adds a festive touch!
Materials I Use in This Tutorial:
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✂ LDH Scissors - Slice through fabric like butter! Sharp and precise, perfect for cutting fabric: ldhscissors.co...
📎 Sewing Clips - No more pin pricks! Keep your fabric layers secure: amzn.to/49WMo1g
✨ Scotch Tape - Hold it all together in style! amzn.to/3VTlph8
🪄 OLFA 28mm Quick-Change Rotary Cutter - Your magic wand for perfect cuts! amzn.to/3VVPe0q
🎀 Pompom Trim - A festive touch of fun! Adds a playful and cozy vibe to your mug mat!
👉 Grab these tools using the links below and elevate your sewing projects!
What You’ll Learn in This Video:
How to sew a scrappy mug mat to boost emotional fitness
Tips for embellishing with pompom trim
Ways to turn leftover quilt blocks into meaningful projects
Quick and easy stitching techniques perfect for the holidays
📌 Materials Needed:
Holiday or favorite fabric scraps
Pompom trim (your color of choice!)
Sewing machine or hand-stitching tools
Basic quilting supplies
🧵 Why This Matters:
This project isn’t just about creating something beautiful-it’s about giving yourself the gift of calm and mindfulness. Sewing can be a meditative practice, offering you a chance to reflect, center yourself, and channel your creativity. By focusing on each stitch, you’re boosting your emotional fitness and creating something meaningful for yourself or a loved one. It’s a gift that truly gives twice-once to you and once to the recipient. ✨
🎥 Click play and take a moment for yourself this holiday season! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more creative ways to nurture emotional fitness through sewing and quilting.
At Let’s Cut the Scrap, we help women regulate emotions, reclaim their power, and boost emotional fitness through sewing and quilting, so they can live their best lives unapologetically.
💬 Let me know in the comments: How does sewing help you find your calm during the holidays?
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you make a purchase.
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Thank you so much! I'm so happy my videos are resonating with you. I believe that personal growth is often easier with the support of like minded people. That's why I created this channel - to offer a sense of belonging and encouragement to those on their journey. What specific skills or knowledge would you like to learn more about related to creativity for emotional fitness? I'd love to hear more from you!! 😍