Tutorial Thursday - Table Grace Coasters

A few weeks ago, I posted a tutorial for the Table Grace Table Runner.  Here is the follow-up that I promised.

Zippy Pre Cuts

I don't know about y'all but i LLLOOOVVVEEE Pre Cuts.  My kids know when I am talking about working with Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Honey buns, and Charm packs....that they are getting a wonderful treat from the oven...poor kids.  Can I get a collective....AWWWW!  Trust me they aren't going hungry.  They are actually getting some wonderful homemade Cinammon Rolls on Friday. 

OK, on with what I did today.  Do you remember the coasters I made using the Sassy Jelly Roll?

Well after all of that, I still have quite a bit of the Jelly Roll left...

I was talking to Karen about how much I loved the Sassy line and she told me I should make some Zippy bags with the leftovers...So I came up with three...



The last one is actually pretty big.  It measures about 12" x 9".  It is also my first time making chevrons...How did I do?  Even after making these...I still have even more fabric left over so I am thinking I might have to whip out some more just to finish it up. 

If y'all love Pre Cuts as much as I do head on over to Home ala mode and check out our great selection.  If you don't see what you want, feel free to email Karen and she will do all she can to find it for you...and remember if you use my DISCOUNT CODE when you check out, you will get an extra 5% off your order.

Charm Pack Coasters

Hey there!  Well, I have decided to try my hand at offering you a simple tutorial. 

These little cutie coasters are made using 8 pieces of fabric from a charm pack.

 Choose 8 squares (if you don't have a charm pack just cut 5" x 5" squares from your choice of fabric)

Cut 4 pieces of batting that are 5 1/4" square

Layer your pieces in this order: 2 pieces of your fabric right sides facing together then a piece of batting.  Sew your layers together using a 1/4" seam.  * I used my walking foot just took keep things from slipping.  Make sure you leave a 2" opening on one side so you can turn your square right side out.

Cut your four corners on an angle..this will help you have a crisper corner.

Turn your square right side out.

Once you have turned your square you will see that your corners are kind of rounded.  I am not a big fan of that.  I like nice crisp corners so i used the wonderful tool known as the Classic Crystal Point Turner.

See how much prettier the corners are now?...I love this tool!  I really am not sure how my life existed without it.  I use it everytime I am turning items.  LOVE LOVE LOVE it.  (ok that was my little woohoo for the day :o) )

Now once you have turned everything you will have a small opening. 

Press press press.  Make sure that your opening sides are lined up.  This might take a some negotiations with your iron but you can make it happen.

Now you are are ready to sew around your edge to close the opening.  I like to sew as close as possible to the edge so I can make sure to catch all the fabric.  Now is also the time to do any kind of quilting you like.  I like to vary my quilting. 

Now you are all done.  You can just throw them on your coffee table or tie a ribbon around them and give them as a great Thank You gift.

Let's Go Sew!
Kristin