One of my very good friends just bought her first place and I've been working on some ideas for homemade house warming gift. I have seen tons of these quilted coasters on Etsy, and I noticed it here on MarthaStewart.com, so I though I'd give it a try.
A special thanks to Jill from Women Who Do It All
for featuring me in her post on Mother's Day Gift Ideas!!
A special thanks to Jill from Women Who Do It All
for featuring me in her post on Mother's Day Gift Ideas!!
First you need some coordinating fabric
Cut out a 10" x 4.5" piece for each coaster. You'll also need a 4" square piece of batting for each coaster.
Fold each fabric strip in half and stitch down each of the sides with a 0.25" seam allowance.
Turn the square right side out.
Place the batting square inside the fabric 'sleeve' and work with it until it's lined up all the way in the bottom without any wrinkles.
Turn down the open edge, making sure one side of the fabric covers the batting.
Line up the open edges to get a perfect square and pin in place. Since I was going to do a simple square pattern with my stitching I was able to work my closure into the pattern. But I'm sure all you super creative crafters can come up with a ton of different quilting patterns for these coasters...the possibilities are endless!
And there you go...In less than 30 minutes you have found the time to make a homemade housewarming gift! I can see many more of these little beauties in my future...
UPDATE:
I will be submitting this to the CSI Projects Martha Stewart Challenge...
12 Response to Quilted Coasters
So cute! I love all things quilted and I've never thought to do a coaster.
Those are great! I love the colors and the fabrics!
Great idea! You fabric is beautiful! :)
Wow - so pretty! I love the fabrics you used. Would love to have you stop by the Sunday Showcase Party. Hope you are enjoying your weekend! What a great way to make a useful item fabulous!
I'm featuring these :)
Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing at the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it! Great job on the coasters they look fabulous!Hope you have a great week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
You were caught being creative and were featured on Black Kats Design Fab Friday Favorites. Stop on by, grab a button and show off!
I have been looking for a project to use my new sewing machine on, I think you've helped me. Thank you.
My hubby got me a new machine because my old one died and this one has some snazzy stitches I could show off on the top stitching.
Take care and have a blessed weekend.
Hi Kathryn,
You were the winner of my DIY Day giveaway from Homemade Gourmet! Winner announced here: http://asoftplace.net/2010/04/diy-tile-artwork/.
Would you shoot me an email at kimba {at} asoftplace {dot} net and I'll get you connected with Jen so you can claim your prize.
Congratulations!
Wha a great idea!! I have loads of scraps that I could do this. hmmm, I feel a freebie item coming out this idea.
Following you through New Friend Friday!
April - www.stitchngiggles.com
Now this is fabulous~ Well done!
Aren't coasters a great little gift. I just posted mine here - http://flyawayhome-4am.blogspot.com/2010/09/instead-of-charms-for-your-drinks.html - if you would like to check them out. I am visiting from Girl Creative.
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