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Patchwork Coasters

August 8, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

As Father’s Day is only a little over 3 weeks away for Aussie Dad’s, we will be sharing a series of Tutorials/Gift Ideas over the coming weeks to give you some inspiration! If it isn’t Father’s Day in your part of the world, the ideas can be used to get a head start on your Christmas crafting.
A set of coasters is the perfect gift for the coffee lover Dad! Look for prints that have typography or another masculine print. Combined with natural linen and some quilting, coasters make an attractive and useful gift. Combine the coasters with some fair trade coffee beans and coffee mug for extra fun. You could even make your own Flavoured Coffee Beans.

Materials (for each coaster):

4 pieces of co-ordinating quilting cotton each measuring 2 ½ inch x 1 ½ inch

Natural Linen 4 ½ inch x 2 ½ inch

Quilting Cotton measuring 4 ½ x 4 ½ inch (backing)

Batting 4 ½ x 4 ½ inch

Co-ordinating thread

Finished Size:

4 inch x 4 inch

Project uses a seam allowance of ¼ inch.

Method:

Stitch the four pieces of quilting cotton together so that you have a piece of patchwork measuring 2 ½ inch x 4 ½ inch (Refer to photo). Press seams in one direction.

Layer the piece of linen on the patchwork strip so that the right sides are facing. Sew along the 4 ½ inch side. Press.

To assemble the coasters, layer the piece of batting, then the coaster top (rights side up), and the backing fabric (right side down). Line up the edges and pin the layers together.

Stitch the layers together around the perimeter, leaving  2 ½ inches along one side for turning.  Clip corners and turn the coaster out through the opening. Use a chopstick or point turner to poke out the corners. Fold in the seam allowance at the opening. Press.

Stitch around the perimeter of the coaster using a scant seam allowance. Quilt the coaster as desired.

 

 

Tip: If giving a set of coasters, layer them together, and tie with a torn strip of coordinating fabric, and attach a gift tag.

I originally posted this project over at Quilt Fabric Delights. You can view the guest post here.
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Filed Under: Father's Day, Quilting, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts, patchwork

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Comments

  1. Kirsten says

    August 8, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    I love the mix of linen with these fabrics!

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  2. Jill says

    August 9, 2012 at 2:43 am

    Gorgeous fabrics! Great idea for father’s day! It’s snuck up on me this year – I hadn’t realised it was so close!!

    Reply
  3. KaHolly says

    August 9, 2012 at 3:02 am

    What wonderful little coasters!! Just love them. Quick and easy, yet perfect for gift giving. Thanks for sharing. ~karen

    Reply
  4. Rosa says

    August 9, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Nice coaster,love them.Thanks for the tutorial!!

    Reply
  5. Terriaw says

    August 9, 2012 at 6:43 am

    I love making patchwork coaster! These sure would make a great Dad gift. I bet my brother would like to have a nice set like this in his house.

    Reply
  6. Ulrikes-Smaating says

    August 9, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    hej, this is an really good idea!PERFEKT for men :0)
    greetings from denmark
    ulrike

    Reply
  7. CBH says

    August 13, 2012 at 11:44 am

    Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Bee Craft Inspirations, under the Page 1 post on Aug. 13, 2012. Thanks again.

    Reply
  8. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    August 14, 2012 at 3:55 am

    Love the fabric combinations and colours. I might just have to make some for myself 🙂

    Reply

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