I decided to make coasters for Carla of Quiltin' in the Stick's In the Kitchen Blog Stitchin' Blog Hop. Not totally in the kitchen, but they can definitely be used anywhere.
I decided to use Island Batik's Baja batik solid for my coasters because it's just beautiful.
I started by quilting a section of my fabric and then cutting it into circles. I also cut circles out of a backing fabric for the coasters. I decided to create them by turning them inside out because I didn't want to have to add binding to such a small circle.
Then I layered the circles RIGHT SIDES together and sewed around the circle as shown below.
I then cut a small slit in the backing fabric and turned the coasters right side out.
Now there was a slit....what to do?
Then to solve the hole problem I cut a leaf shape with some fusible on the back and ironed it over the hole. Problem solved!
I hope you get to quilt today!
Suzy
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Your coasters are lovely!
ReplyDeleteThat leaf is so clever, who would have thought. Very pretty yet simple project.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coasters and the leaf was a good idea!
ReplyDeleteAwesome coasters - love your quilting. What size did you cut your circles?
ReplyDeleteI love your coasters. You were very clever to quilt a larger quilt sandwich and then cut them out. The way you turned them and used an applique to hide the cut was very smart too! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful coasters! Clever idea of using the fusible leaf. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh, such a pretty fabric for coasters. A clever idea to quilt a large master fabric then cut the circles from that. A nice time saver to quilting each one separately. The leaf is a fun detail and solution to cover the turning slit on the backs.
ReplyDeletethese are so pretty. i love your slit solution. perfect. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteVery pretty coasters and a great idea to cover the slit with a leaf. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty coasters. Thanks for showing how you made them. This hop is sew inspiring ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteI love coasters and you have made them so easy to make. Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to make coasters! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour coasters look fantastic. I love those batiks which you've used too.
ReplyDeleteSo cool. Thanks for the idea with the leaf.
ReplyDeleteYour coasters are so cute and I liked the way you constructed them. Quilting is gorgeous, cutting the slit in the back (I've tried leaving a small opening along the edge but can NEVER get a good circle.), and doing the shape with fusible to cover the hole...aren't you just clever, clever.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty coasters with this fabric.
ReplyDeleteIsland Batiks are truly gorgeous, as are your coasters. Clever idea to cover the turning opening with a leaf.
ReplyDeleteCute project. Love the leaf solution!
ReplyDeleteCute project. Love the leaf solution!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and so cool to cover the slit in the back with an applique. Thanks for Stitchin' in the Kitchen with us!
ReplyDeleteNice! We just got a new kitchen table, and so I may follow your lead and make some coasters. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! And clever how you fused the leaf over the slit. I'm tucking that tip away for the future. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for how to hide that slit! 😉
ReplyDeleteLove your coasters!! And you are very clever to cover the hole with a leaf! Of course, the Baja fabric is awesome!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coasters, and coasters are needed all over the house.
ReplyDeletePretty coasters. Good idea to cover the hole with a fusible shape. Great to way to theme it.
ReplyDeleteSlick trick to close up the slit on the back of those beautiful quilted coasters!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty coasters, Suzy. Love the fabric!!
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