Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt did a guest post at fat quarter Shop to kick off Pattern Makeover. The idea is to use a book you already own, and create something stand-a-lone. Heidi created these coasters that way. Selecting something … Read More ...
Tutorial: Merry Holiday Coasters
Sandy Fitzpatrick of Hissyfitz Designs shares a tutorial at We All Sew that takes you through the steps for making these festive and functional coasters. The maker fuses the applique motifs onto a fabric ground then machine stitches to secure. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Four Patch Coasters with Faux Binding
Are you Group 1 or 2? Staci of Craft Staci shares on her blog how to make these fun 4-patch coasters with a nod to Group 2. Of her project she explains,
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Inspiration: Tea bag printable
Paper goods are great, but I think in textiles. Designer Mollie, of Wild Olive, created these fruity cuties as a special set of note cards. I might have to increase the size a little, and pull out … Read More ...
Tutorial: Star Coasters
Rumi at 3PatchCrafts shares on her blog a tutorial that yields two quilted coasters. She explains her inspiration came from a quilt book by author Joy Lilly. This technique is similar to Stack N Whack.
Tutorial: Felt Hexagon Coasters
New to hexies? Instead of a bed quilt, why not start small with this Felt Hexagon Coaster project by Nancy of Do Small Things with Love. She’s a guest blogger today at Sugar Bee Crafts where she shares step-by-step how … Read More ...
How to find OOP fabric
Charise of Charise Creates took pity on one of her readers who wanted to make some fabric coasters she saw in Stitch magazine that Charise made from mostly out of print (OOP) fabrics. We’ve all been there, the perfect fabric … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt coasters done in Orange Peel
Sachiko of Tea Rose Home shares over at Craft Snob how to make these bright happy coasters. You layer squares of felt and then cut out and sew an orange peel type pattern on top. I agree with Sachiko, these … Read More ...
Free pattern: Fall leaf to piece
Paper piece a leaf in fall colors with this free PDF download designed by Yvonne of Yvonnes.dk. She doesn’t include dimensions, but the pattern could be re-sized to suit your project; imagine blocks for a large bed quilt or go … Read More ...
Waterrose’s flower Embroidered coasters
These coasters are embroidered with pretty flowers atop two shades of linen, then quilted. Sweet and modern, visit Waterrose Etsy to see this and other homemade goods by this talented maker.
Image credit: Waterrose
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Tutorial: Swirly Pop Coasters
Ooh, I love the monochromatic color scheme of these patchwork coasters made by Jean of Sew Minty. They’re tiny works of art to rest a drink, heaven! Learn how to create your own Swirly Pop Coasters, get the tutorial… Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexagon coasters by Miss Print
Kaye of Miss Print shares on her blog how to make quilted hexagon (hexie) coasters. She used two techniques that a quilter will find useful, quilt-as-you-go and English paper piecing. Go HERE to get the know-how.
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Ruby Star quilted coasters
I never tire of seeing what crafters make from the Ruby Star Rising/Shining fabric lines by Melody Miller. I found these quilted coasters at Sing All You Want Etsy. Adorableness!
Image credit: Sing All You Want
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Debbie’s coasters in Modern Patchwork
Debbie Grifka of Esch House Quilts is celebrating having her coasters project featured in the 2012 edition of Modern Patchwork magazine. They look old world and modern at the same time. Go HERE to read more.
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Tutorial: Quilted Halloween Fall pumpkin coasters
Pumpkin Coasters by Christina at A Few Scraps. Find out how she made them, go to the tutorial.
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