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

[Angie]

You did a great job with your tutorial! Thanks bunches! Happy Holidays!

[blair]

these are so great! You are good, very very good. xo

[Amy]

Awesome. Need to look for fabric stamp ink. I knew there must be some but those Joanns employees are so useless sometimes! I used paint and got v. uneven results. These look so great.

[Moxie]

Thanks for the email reply! It was a good explanation. I realized my squares were not very square. Must get a quilting cutting mat for better results!
Thank you for a great project that I will probably duplicate over and over!

[Amber]

Cute, cute coasters!! They're a great last-minute gift idea...

[frk.badegakk]

Wonderful idea! Thank´s for sharing! Just wanted to wish you a merry christmas!

[Leigh]

What a great, simple idea! Thanks for sharing.

[Suzie Sews]

I had a go at making these today for my little ones new play kitchen, I loved them, off to make myself a set now...Thank you for the lovely tutorial
Suzie Sews

[mic1]

Thanks for a great tutorial. I love the coasters you have made.
I am going to make a tour in your blog it looks like you have lovely and interesting things.