I have been having so much fun with my sewing machine lately (and I do have lots to share!) I have Katie Doggart to thank.....she kept my interest peeked with sewing after sharing the cutest little project with me at my demonstrator event earlier this month! (thank you Katie!) Katie made me this super sweet treat holder/coaster (there's a much better name for it, but I can't remember!) Anyhow, it's in none other than the most amazing fabric ever!
Included with this sweet mat, Katie made me three mini banana breads (one for my mom, Emma and I) and these all came in the cutest little sewn basket. (Katie got the idea for this basket and pattern from Pink Penguin).
So, receiving these amazing treats inspired me to make a set of matching little coasters to have out on my table. My project was SO simple....here goes:
- quilt batting - 4 x 4
- fabric - 5 x 5 (two of these)
Iron the fabric over the quilt batting. Have your seams inside and pin. Start sewing around the edge of the coaster, then stop the width of the foot from the sewn edge and continue sewing. You are trying to just keep sewing around and around until you hit the middle of the square (fun!!!!)
I love quick and cute sewing projects and have more to share with you in the near future!!! Can't wait!
I hope you have a fabulous Thursday!!! Thank you for taking the time to stop by!
Take care,
Heather
These are just adorable. What do you mean by "have your seams on the inside?" Didn't you just layer the material and batting and then sew "squares?" I agree, a video would be terrific.
Thanks for sharing such a cute idea.
Posted by: Margie | October 14, 2011 at 11:17 PM
WOW!! Great project. After seeing tons and tons of cards and projects with spice cake paper and fabric - this project has made me realize I must get this fabric ASAP. Love the idea - so tired of coasters that aren't pretty - too bad I don't live in Canada cuz I bet your workshops are a blast!! Thanks for all the inspirationn! I'm a frequent visitor - but not often commenter.
Posted by: Andrea | October 14, 2011 at 05:05 PM
I second that request for a video. I just got a new sewing machine and am taking classes, but I'm still a complete novice. I would LOVE to make these coasters for Christmas presents! They seem simple, but I can botch just about anything. Thanks for the constant inspiration!
Posted by: Allison LaRue | October 14, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Heather,
You are so sweet! I love the coasters (and now that I have more spice cake fabric I may make some too)....the name that you are thinking off is "Mug Rug" (basically a mini quilt - there are a whole bunch of photos and groups on flickr decicated to them)... and I am working on a Teapot themed mug rug with the Spice cake fabric.
Posted by: Katie Doggart | October 13, 2011 at 03:37 PM
being a sewer since 6 y.o I almost didn't sign up as a demo. w/SU, as there wasn't fabric to incooperate with c.s.& everything else this great company has to offer. I have alot of items with their fabric; must confess, I'm not in love with the quality of the cotton, but, it's better than some being offered in stores. TFS this darling project & thank you to Katie for the idea!
Posted by: Susan | October 13, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Oops! MUst be tooooo early for me... I meant to say that I'm not GOOD at sewing! and MAYBE I'll learn one of these days! I guess I better go get some coffee! LOL
Posted by: Theresa McK | October 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Sew CUTE! I love that DSP and the Fabric! I just wish I was goos at sewing! Mayb one of these days I'll learn! :O)
Posted by: Theresa McK | October 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Heather,
You need to make a video of the coasters, they sound simple, however, a visual is much better!
Posted by: patty daley | October 13, 2011 at 08:14 AM