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Coasters Tutorial

March 12, 2009

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I made some of these for my friend for her birthday.  They are so quick and easy!

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Directions

1.  Cut out your fabric for the top and bottom, and a piece of batting to sandwich between, 4” square.  Gather scraps, at least as big as the area you want to show through on top.  I cut my scraps to 4” square, also.

2. Draw your design, to be cut out after sewing, on the backside of the scrap fabric.

3. Place the right side of your scrap fabric to the wrong side of the top fabric.  Sew around your design 3 or 4 times.  Have fun – don’t be too accurate!

4.  Cut out your design from the top fabric, staying within the lines of your sewing.  I used my Gingher appliqué scissors.  (You’ve just done reverse machine appliqué!)

5.  Layer your pieces together as follows: bottom: wrong side up, batting, top: right side up.

6.  Stitch once around design to secure pieces.  Stitch around edge of whole coaster, approximately 1/4” from the edge.

7.  Using pinking shears or a pinking rotary cutter, cut the edges of your coaster.

I lined up a ruler with the 1/8” mark on my edge stitching and cut with a rotary pinking blade.  Be sure to keep your coaster somewhat square during this process.

8.  Grab a glass and enjoy your new coaster!

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  1. Terri says

    March 12, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    Wow Christina those turned out eautiful. Cann I add thi tutorial to my page?

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  2. julesinseach says

    March 12, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    These are so pretty.
    I don’t use coasters but I should….
    I have rings all over my tables, shame, shame, shame on me.

    Good morning Christina.
    Good morning

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  3. Momma Mary says

    March 12, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    What a great idea- and you could actually use those for learning shapes with your son. Cute, practical and learning- awesome!

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  4. Erika says

    March 12, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    Just lovely. I had to buy some aplique siscors!

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  5. Terri says

    March 12, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    I added this to my blog and linked it to ya. Thanks sew much!! :P

    Reply
  6. erica says

    March 13, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    I love these! When I get some free time I will surely make my own!

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  7. jennifer says

    March 18, 2009 at 1:46 am

    i am in love with these! what fun!

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  8. bookflutterby says

    April 15, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    Oh so CUTE! I have to try these…Thanks a bunch!
    Courtney

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  9. Aimee says

    May 27, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    Cute and easy! Thanks!

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  10. ajuills says

    June 6, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    Great coaster idea! I have to say I love the colors of the coasters in the pictures. Thanks for the write up on how to make these coasters myself!

    Reply
  11. Jeni says

    July 4, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    I got around to making some of these last week, what a great tutorial. thanks! They turned out great, shall definitely be making more soon! :)

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  12. Ingrid says

    July 11, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    Beautiful, easy and fast to make. What else do we want? Kisses from Venezuela

    Reply
  13. disa says

    August 19, 2009 at 3:00 am

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  14. Angi B says

    March 3, 2010 at 4:42 am

    Thanks for the pattern, pics posted on my blog: http://www.angibusick.blogspot.com

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  15. Godzoned says

    May 31, 2010 at 9:36 am

    ooohhh this is great!
    this is going on my to do list!

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  16. angelina says

    May 31, 2010 at 11:02 am

    neat and beautiful and where’d youget those scissors!!

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  17. celebi74 says

    June 1, 2010 at 11:02 am

    it’s very gooodd

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  18. Kristie says

    July 8, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    Hi there! Just wanted to let you know I gave this tutorial a shout out on my little blog :-) I loved them, so easy and so pretty! Here is the link if you would like to check it out:

    http://ocd-obsessivecraftingdisorder.blogspot.com/2010/07/coasting.html

    Thanks for the great idea!

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  19. Jacqueline says

    March 29, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    Those scissors are perfect! Where did you get them.
    Way to give a procrastinator like me a new quick craft Idea.

    Reply
  20. Jess says

    July 23, 2011 at 11:37 pm

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  21. Jess says

    July 23, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    Too cute! I just made one for as a thank you gift and bought a candle to sit on top of it. Thanks for the tutorial :)

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  22. Blissfullabyss says

    October 6, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Ok so I stumbled on these looking for a quickie project that will make me feel like I accomplished something — I have been working on some very long invovled things lately. Anyway I am HOOKED! These are so adorable, they are being added into Christmas stocking this year even– only 12 more sets to go! I was thinking too, that larger sets of maybe 8, would make a nice hostess gift …………so much to sew and so little time………

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  23. Biżuteria z filcu says

    October 8, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    Great :)
    Thank You for tutorial!
    Hugs
    Agata

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  24. emmy says

    December 23, 2011 at 12:51 am

    I used this tutorial, which was awesome, and linked to it on my blog!

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  25. Kathy says

    May 23, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    These are so cute. I am definitely going to try these. You could make some for the holidays too with Christmasy material and colors. Love it, thanks!

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  26. http://www.artfire.com/users/auntiechrisquiltfabric says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Great tutorial.These would make wonderful Christmas gifts!

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  27. Libby says

    July 27, 2012 at 6:20 am

    I just made these – love them! I ended up turning it and putting the seams on the inside for a finished edge with a top stitch – love it!

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  28. Jali says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:56 am

    EPIC I have to try it!!!

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  29. Christine S says

    August 26, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    This is awesome, thanks!!

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  30. ruth says

    March 24, 2014 at 8:05 am

    perfect little gift. I have been wanting to make me a quilted table cloth that gave me a great idea thank you so much for sharing

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  31. Andreea says

    October 8, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    These are awesome – thanks for the tutorial :) – will let you know how they turn out if I make them – I really hope to give it a go, such a lovely idea!

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  32. Laura says

    October 14, 2014 at 10:21 am

    LOVE these!! Just wanted to let you know that I posted a piece inspired by these on my blog. Thanks so much for sharing – GREAT and easy idea :D http://theroadtocrazy.blogspot.com/2014/10/31-days-of-halloween-2014-day-13.html

    Reply
  33. Helen says

    October 21, 2016 at 8:33 am

    Why can’t I print the instructions? All that prints in Gingher applique scissors : o

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    • Christina says

      November 21, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      I don’t actually have printable instructions for this one, so if you are trying to just print the blog post I can’t say why that’s not working for you. I’m going to be posting a new post soon, so I will include some printable instructions as well. Maybe try printing from a different browser (i.e. Chrome or Firefox or Internet Explorer). That might solve the problem.

      Reply
  34. Ruth Vogt says

    November 26, 2019 at 7:10 pm

    Love these thanks so much for pattern

    Reply

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