The earlier post on coasters was my test run. Here are the ones I actually made,
Charrie and I made place-mats, learning how to use a 3-hole foot and pigtail to add the yarn border. The front is a cotton fabric, with the back a flannel to be nice to wood tables. The original materials list called for a fleece or a felt, but I could not find any that went with the fabric chosen. No, they are not made for Christmas, just happened to be two different colors of common fabric that we liked. Our instructor, Karrie, was gracious to embroider the Celtic cat’s paw for us. Charrie did the red, I did the green.
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We were working on our place-mats, in class tonight, but we only had one pigtail to run the yarn through for the border. Since I had some time, I decided to try making a coaster that I originally saw at my Mom’s house. Hers are circular or square, but you can make any number of shapes. Regular shapes are probably the best. The only site I can find with instructions are at: http://thecraftymummy.com/2013/11/simple-coasters-tutorial/
The ones my Mom made are a little different. Starting at the bottom:
Sew a 1/4 inch seam around the outside. Trim the corners a bit to reduce the bulk, allowing it to lay flatter. Turn inside out and press.
All pieces are the same size. Mine are 6″, giving a 5.5″ coaster. This one was my practice, now to make the ones I promised Charrie. If you have it, I would use a walking foot, since there are so many layers. Sorry for the glare, the surface I was using was a bit shiny.
Top
Bottom, showing the overlap
Inverted, showing the layers, after sewing and trimming.
Close up of the end, showing the various layers.
Charrie and I are taking some sewing classes. She wants to learn quilting, but thought starting with some basic sewing would not be a bad idea. I have a little sewing experiance, but could use quite a bit if instruction, myself.
Our first project is a messenger bag (See & Sew Pattern B4583). I just finished mine tonight. Charrie will be done in our next class on Tuesday. I’ll post some pictures of her’s when its done.
Front, with flap closed
Front, flap open.
Back
Back, flap open
Inside
Better shot, showing pockets