Three More Coaster Sets

 

Not a lot to say about these.  They are three more sets of coasters that I made from the Pinkerville charm pack.  They are made just like the last set. That basically uses up that charm pack.  There were two charms left over that will just go into my scrap pile.

Running total of goals accomplished: 

1. Finish UFOs = 1 of 4
   
2. Use pre-cuts = 1 of 3
   
3. Do window paintings = 0 of 2
   
4. Do non-window painting = 0 of 1
   
5. Sew sets of coasters = 5 of 5 (completed)
   
6. Sew small bags = 0 of 2
   
7. Sew tote bags= 0 of 2

Second Coaster Set

 

Here is my second set of coasters from the Pinkerville charm pack.  As I mentioned before, I limited the quilting to just the flower petals in the corners. I think it looks nice that way and it was much easier to do.  I used light purple thread for the quilting.

Running total of goals accomplished: 

1. Finish UFOs = 1 of 4
   
2. Use pre-cuts = 1 of 3
   
3. Do window paintings = 0 of 2
   
4. Do non-window painting = 0 of 1
   
5. Sew sets of coasters = 2 of 5
   
6. Sew small bags = 0 of 2
   
7. Sew tote bags= 0 of 2

Pinkerville Coasters

 

I'm attacking two goals in this one project.  These coasters are made from charm squares of Pinkerville fabric by Tula Pink that I received as a gift in 2019. I've now sewn a set of 4 coasters from that charm pack, so it is no long unused.  So that means I've used 1 pre-cut and made 1 set of coasters.

There are two charms for each print in the charm pack, so I paired like prints together to make a single coaster.  Then I grouped them together by color to make a set.

To make the coasters, I trimmed the charms down to 4-1/2 inches square; added a layer of batting that was cut to 4-1/4 inches square (to reduce bulk in the seam); and then sewed them together with a 1/4 inch seam, leaving an opening on one side.  I turned them right-side out; pressed them; and top-stitched close to the edge, closing the opening in the process.  I then quilted a flower motif in the center using a flower petal ruler and pink thread.

The ruler fit perfectly into the corner, but then to make the petals that go out to the side, I had to slide the ruler around which was a pain.  Going forward, I plan to just do the four petals that go out to the corners and forgo the ones in between.

Running total of goals accomplished: 

1. Finish UFOs = 1 of 4
   
2. Use pre-cuts = 1 of 3
   
3. Do window paintings = 0 of 2
   
4. Do non-window painting = 0 of 1
   
5. Sew sets of coasters = 1 of 5
   
6. Sew small bags = 0 of 2
   
7. Sew tote bags= 0 of 2
   

Fabric Coasters

 

Last night when we were Facetiming, my step-daughter mentioned that her one year old can't be allowed to get hold of their cork coasters because he bites them and takes chunks out of them.  (And he had done the same thing with a cork trivet from the table.)  So this morning I decided to use some of the fabric that was left over from making her wedding quilt to make some fabric coasters.  I made a set of 4.  They are quilted to the batting and then sewn to another square fabric and turned right-side out.  Then I sewed around the outside to close up the hole and stabilize them.

 

I'm not sure which side should be the "right" side of these.  On the set I made before the quilted side was definitely intended to be the right side.  But on these I think I might like the plain side better than the quilted side. The good thing is that they are completely reversible, so she can use them however she wants to.

Auburn Coasters

This Saturday is the Pike County Habitat for Humanity annual Giant Cookie Sale.  And while these certainly aren't cookies, I plan to donate them to the cookie sale.  (The sale actually includes cookies, candies, cakes, and crafts.) 

I made 8 coasters that measure approximately 4 inches square.  They have Auburn Tiger fabric on top.  The top is quilted to the batting only.  Then they are finished by adding an orange square of fabric for the backing, using a pillow turn technique. Then finally, it is top stitched close to the edge all the way around.

Here they are all packaged up for the sale.  I was thinking I would price them at $5 per set (of 4 coasters), but I'll wait and ask at the drop-off before I actually put a price on them.