Looking for a distinctive hostess gift? These coasters are eye-catching, yet simple to make. When slipped over the base of a wine glass, each unique coaster serves to identify the guest's glass.
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The coasters are made from a four-layer stack. You can use any leftover stacks from other projects that are at least 5" wide and four or more layers. If you're starting with a new stack, you'll need four design repeats. A half-width stack with a design repeat of 11" -12" will make 8 coasters. If your repeat is 7"-8", you'll be able to get 4 coasters from each half-width stack.
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Start by making a half-width stack of four identical layers. (See the ARF tutorial for easy instructions.)
Tack or pin the four layers across the width to align the motifs.
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Trim the tacked edge, and cut a 5" strip across the width. Cut the strip into four 5" squares.
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Using a discarded CD as a template*, cut a circle from each square.
Also cut 2 circles from a coordinating fabric for each coaster. These don't have to be lined up. They will be the backing and inside lining for the coaster.
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For each coaster:
Fold the 4-layer circle set in half, and make a small (1/8") snip at each side of the fold to mark the foldline.
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Press each of the four circles in half, using the snips as a guide.
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Layer the four pressed half-circles from each set. Overlap one half of each half-circle in a basket-weave manner.
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Lay the four circles on top of two coordinating circles in this order:
Coordinating circle, right side down
Coordinating circle, right side up
Four overlapped half-circles, with the side you want for the finished coaster right side down.
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Pin the edge. Stitch around the circle with a 1/4" seam allowance.
Turn the coaster right side out through the center and press. Topstitch if desired.
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*This project is adapted from a pattern by Rita Fishel for Creative Grids®. Visit their website to download the "Winey Coasters" and other free patterns. The original design used the 5 1/2" circle from the Creative Grids Circle Set. Look for this handy set at your local quilt shop. |