Patchwork coasters

Learn how to make coasters from fabric, a simple beginner sewing project. Create special pieces for your home that money can't buy.

I love a good sewing project that uses up fabric scraps, and these easy fabric coasters are absolutely perfect for that! I've got a free pattern for fabric coasters in three fun styles: circle, square, and geometric. All of the styles are sewn with the same process, which takes just a matter of minutes. These

This week, I did some last minute, secret sewing of Christmas gifts! Here’s one of my favorites – patchwork coasters made with linen and cotton fabrics! I’ve made these cute little coasters for my swe

An easy tutorial to make hexagon coasters from precuts, yardage or scraps. Also the perfect last minute gift.

It's fun to pull out your own book to make a project. These are the Jewel Box Coasters from Improvising Tradition. It's so nice to have the quilt math done already by the pattern. The center of each coaster is improv pieced strata, although really, you could put anything you like in the center, including a fussy cut square or a miniature block like the hour glass I used in this coaster set. The outer frame is pieced quilt-as-you-go. It's a simple technique that works perfectly for projects…

The World’s Tiniest Functional Quilts These washable quilted coasters are an idea sparked from admiring an heirloom hand-stitched quilt. This project requires stitching just a few pieces, but your final result has endless creative possibilities. It is also a great way to use those extra fa

Tutorial: Rainbow coasters. Christmas gifts! Patchwork for beginners. How to sew

Happiness is Handmade

Happy Scrappy Coaster Tutorial If you’ve been following my Instagram account, last month you will see I started a #scrapbasketchallenge as my scrap basket is stuffed to the max and overflowing. So,…