more coasters

Now that Christmas has come and gone,

I can share more sewing projects

I made as presents.

Remember the coasters that I made for my Mom?

Well I made some more for my Sister.

This time I made them even simpler,

with just one fabric for the top.

I purchased a very cute cocktail fabric (a fat quarter)

and was inspired to make coasters for a intimate cocktail party!

I used linen for the tray,

and instead of batting, flannel.

The back is a nice fabric I found at IKEA,

it was just perfect, with a summer feeling,

well just in case, when not in the cocktail mood!

I cut my fabric in 4 squares (4.5 x 4.5) in all three fabric,

layered flannel, top fabric and back fabric,

and stitched almost all 4 sides,

turned it right side out, and top stitched all around!

Yep, it is that easy.

The back side will be perfect for cool lemonade

on a hot summer day!

The tray is made the same way,

with a square 6.5 x 6.5.

The corners are stitched together,

and voila!

I really need to make some for myself!

Happy sewing!