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