Quickie Project
I see cute coaster projects on a regular basis, but I would always think, “that’s nice, but I don’t use coasters.” But recently I noticed the little wooden stool I use as a side table was looking sort of worn. Maybe I should make coasters… I took a pile a scraps and some small squares of quilt batting with me to SewDay.
Since I had a few 2 1/2″ squares already cut I started by making four-patches. Then I put them on batting and did a bit of free form straight line spiral (echo?) quilting. And then sewed right sides together with a plain backing, trimmed any batting out of the seam allowance and flipped it out. Then I used the for the next month without slip stitching the opening shut.
But I did that the other night – yay finished object.
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LubbyGirl replied:
I make these too, and I love them. We do use coasters, or mug rugs, quite a bit. These are very nice!
July 10, 2013 at 6:02 pm. Permalink.
anotheryarn replied:
Thank you!
July 11, 2013 at 12:17 pm. Permalink.
Sarah replied:
Ooh, I like the color scheme!
Finishing everything but the slipstitching is totally the kind of move I would make. Good for you for closing the loop in the end!
July 10, 2013 at 7:46 pm. Permalink.
anotheryarn replied:
I almost described finishing this as closing the loop – what is that from again? I think I’m in a closing the loop sort of mood regarding my crafting. Closing the loop is the best kind of crafty de-cluttering in my mind.
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July 11, 2013 at 12:04 pm. Permalink.
Sarah replied:
Slip stitching, schmlip stitching. I say run a seam all the way around the outside edge and call it good. (I might be the laziest seamstress ever.)
July 11, 2013 at 6:33 am. Permalink.
anotheryarn replied:
I’ve definitely take that approach on some projects.
July 11, 2013 at 12:00 pm. Permalink.