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October 20, 2006
patchwork coasters
I've been looking forever for a cool coaster pattern. I went through all my Marthas and all my craft books and all the blogs and have been unable to find one that I really like. Today while I was walking out to my car from lab, I finally came up with an idea. I am super happy with them, and I went from vague idea to sketch to picking out fabric to endlessly rearranging fabric strips to making them (and ripping them out a couple of times and making them again) in just a couple of hours. I haven't been feeling the crafting bug like usual lately, so these made me feel back in the groove. I also love how I have a nice enough fabric collection now that I can just find what I need when inspiration strikes. Now I'm thinking matching placemats....
Posted under Sewing/Fabric Crafts at October 20, 2006 01:03 AM
Comments
Love the fabric choices, really cool!
Posted by: Pam at October 20, 2006 01:26 AM
Cute coasters are a fairly rare phenomenon [we currently have ones commemorating my FIL's company's 50th anniversary ...] - yours are super! I love the lineny look fabric, it works really well with the other patterns.
Posted by: Kate at October 20, 2006 04:07 AM
Love these! What a great idea!
Posted by: sueb at October 20, 2006 04:26 AM
Oh, they came out ubber awesome!
Posted by: Kelly at October 20, 2006 11:17 AM
really sweet... I've been thinking along the same lines - matching coaster/placemat set - but like you hadn't found the right inspiration. Yours are beautiful!
Posted by: kelly at October 20, 2006 11:46 AM
Those are really a nice design! I have a little trouble getting my folded under edge to be even so I haven't made any yet that I'm pleased with.
Posted by: Amy at October 20, 2006 04:40 PM
Very nice fabric selections! I really like this design of yours!
Posted by: Heather at October 20, 2006 07:33 PM
These are really fantastic and I love the fabrics you used :)
Posted by: Cassi at October 20, 2006 08:13 PM
They're so nice! I love your design! BRAVO!
Posted by: cécile at October 21, 2006 04:14 AM
Those are great. Love your fabric choices. Looking forward to seeing the placemats.
Posted by: Rachel at October 21, 2006 08:53 PM
these are great!
Posted by: joyce at October 22, 2006 12:11 AM
I totally now that feeling when you fall off the crafting wagon -- but these are just the sort of project to get you back on. Such great, autumnal colors -- so cute!
Posted by: Sarah at October 24, 2006 01:30 PM
Those coasters are adorable! I need to make another gift set - might use yours as inspiration!
Posted by: Hedgehog at October 28, 2006 12:18 PM