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Thursday, April 24, 2008

Coasters!




I'm spending time today reworking my photos for my ETSY listings. I have taken so many and they are not well organized! I spend alot of time searching when I go to post a listing.
I have recently made some coasters to list.... they're easy and lots of fun! I use a squarish glass candle holder for the pattern. It isn't a perfect square, so the coasters have a quirky look that I like. I fussy cut the top fabric to highlight a flower or pattern, then layer the individual tops onto a sheet consisting of the bottom and the batting. After sewing, I cut them out, turn them, and give them two rounds of topstitching and some freeform quilting! Done! Since I preshrink my fabrics they are machine washable, warm... but lay them flat to dry.

2 comments:

shannon said...

I love your coasters! I've been kicking around making some myself for my desk at work..I'm not sure they would look as good as yours, though! :)

ssmartraggs said...

Thank you Shannon! I actually started making the coasters several years ago as gifts for friends and co-workers. They make a great secret pal gift with a special cup and coffee or tea.