I’ll admit it. I like coasters. And I likely have too many already, but I can’t help it: these coasters are fun and easy to make. (I whipped up the ones pictured in just half an hour—really).

You will need (for each coaster):
two 5-6” squares of fabric (I used different patterns—reversible coasters!)
one 5-6” square of thin, cotton batting
erasable marking pen or sewing chalk
ruler
thread
sewing machine
scissors
straight pins

 

1. Layer the fabric squares and batting with the right sides of the fabric showing and the batting in the middle.
2. Mark a 4” square with an erasable pen or chalk and pin the layers together. You want to leave at least a ½” border around your marked coaster.
3. Use your machine to sew a set of straight lines (approx. ½” to ¼” apart) across the coaster, letting the stitches run outside your 4” square; I stitched mine all the way to the edge of the fabric. While the stitching lines should be straight, the lines themselves can be skewed rather than parallel. I think this looks more fun (and it hides any imperfections!).
4. Without cutting the thread, pull some slack and put the coaster back under the needle to quilt the next line. When all of the quilting in one direction is finished, cut the thread and begin quilting lines perpendicular to those already complete.
5. After all quilting is complete, sew straight lines along your 4” square marks, being sure to reverse a few stitches at the beginning and end to secure. Cut the thread.
6. Trim the excess fabric about 1/8” from your 4” square sewing lines, and you're done!

I like the rough edges of the coasters—they are so unfussy. Make a stack for a holiday party! A pair of coasters with a bottle of wine or glasses would also make an excellent hostess gift.

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