easy coaster tutorial

I made a table runner for a certain someone for Christmas (Dad, don't let mom see this) and I wanted to pair it with a set of coasters. Oh, the variety of styles is numerous when it comes to these little things and I love the patchwork kind a lot. But, because it was about 10:00 pm when I started these (yawn...) I needed a style that wasn't quite so involved. After staring at my fabric for a while this is what I came up with.

Start with 4 x 4 inch squares of two different kinds of fabric. Mine are linen and wool. My linen was not cut exactly 4 x 4 by the way...but one of the two should be because that is the line you will be following. You'll see what I mean next... (and oh, the little foot is not necessary for this project ;)

Take one piece of fabric and place it as shown on top of the other. ( I have no idea how to describe this in written words--8 point diamond thingy? See what I mean. Then stitch 1/4 inch from the edge of your top fabric. This is the line that you will follow.

With your pinking shears trim the excess off following your line of stitching.

If you have a stamp and a fabric ink pad, you can embellish the top side. I love this simple sprig that I added. Check and see if your fabric ink needs to be set with an iron, most do. That's it! Easy, pretty and useful--a great combo.

This is actually my very fist tutorial that I've shared. It was fun, must do it again.

Comments

[julia]

these are adorable! great instructions, you should definitely do some more (and if i can make a request- how about those wool slippers you posted about way back when? i would love to make those).

[Pam]

Thank you so much for the cutest idea. I'm off to buy a "fabric ink pad" when it stops snowing, if I don't have one!

[Tracy]

Oh this is right up my alley! I have a huge set of stamps I've been meaning to use and now I can make some personalized gifts in the process. Thanks for sharing this!!

[jennalou]

wow those are great! I love the simple beauty they have. If I ever get time and my to-do list is done I want to make a set for myself.

[~ Junkyard Jennifer]

Oh these are so cute! I like the colors you used.

[Karin]

Beautiful! I love the linen and the pinked edges. The stamped sprig is such a nice touch!

[SierraMoon]

great great project ! I'll make some !!! thanks so much for sharing.
Also I received the cards : they are BEAU-TI-FUL ! and a big thank you for the delicious candies, my daughter and I just loved them !!!

[Levineke]

wow - i think even i can make them!
thanks for the tutorial. i love the stamp as well. is it hard to find fabric stamp pads?
cheers
l
x

[emily]

those are so durn cute! great job- i wish i could see the runner. love em

[Morgan]

Great tutorial!! Merry Christmas!

[Dasha]

I'm off to buy a fabric ink pad too...

Great tutorial!

[Renee]

Thank you so much for sharing this! My mum may just be receiving her own set!!

[June]

What a cute idea and a well-done tutorial. Thank you for sharing this coaster project with us.

[Dawn]

Simple and elegant! What a lucky mom!

[kelly]

wow, what a great idea! -kb

[Laura W.]

Oh! This is something this 'wannabe crafter/sewer' can do!!! Yay!! What a sweet gift idea. I wanted to do a homemade Christmas...my daughter suggested we do a 'Little House on the Prairie Christmas' and all exchange gifts that we have made for each other. Isn't that cute??? I would be into it, but I don't think my husband or sons were too excited about the idea :) My children are going to make little memory books for their grandparents and we are making some felt bookmarks...and now we can add some coasters with a bottle of wine or sparkling cidar!!!! Great idea and thank you for sharing a tutorial that even us very beginners can do! AND these coasters are DARLING!!!!!
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!

[Kathie Hill]

I think this would be the perfect touch to add to my mom's Christmas gift! Thanks for the tut, I would never have figured out how to do it in such an easy manner. Like everyone else.......off to get a fabric ink pad. Blessed Christmas to you and yours, Kathie

[simply stork]

these are beautiful and simple...I love that!...and thanks for the tutorial...

~simply stork~

[tea time and roses]

Toni these are just lovely, thanks so much for sharing.

Smiles...

Beverly

[Sarah Jayne]

What a great idea - thanks for sharing this.

[Ravenhill]

Your coasters are insanely simple and effective -therefor incredibly clever! Thank you for the great turorial and for being so creative!

[paula]

Is the first time that I read your page and I like it very much, the photos are so cute and the tutorial is perfect for Cristmas time. Thank you for share it. I'll repeat the visit.

[Moxie]

These are fabulous!
I, however, am not so smart at making things square and/or straight and my hexagons are a little crookedy. Any advice? Other than just being more careful!

[A Homely Heroine]

I love the stamp, so delicate and so pretty. Tutorials are great, I learnt to knit socks using an online tutorial someone had taken great care over. I never commented on your pin cushion, but it was truly divine.

[Suzie Sews]

Oh do feel free to share with us more, this is a super idea and I am itching to have ago.