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Crazy Coasters

by Nancy Bandzuch · 43 Comments

Hello all!  

Here is a project I shared over at Sugar Bee Crafts a few weeks back. I still love it, and have my coffee sitting on one of them right now!

Enjoy!

This is a super simple project that will add a little funky charm to your living room.

(Is there any other kind of charm than funky charm?!?) And plus, they are really fun to make!

Just a little side note before we get to the project: I draw inspiration from all sorts of places and this project was inspired by all the “free motion” sewing/quilting I have been seeing.  

I don’t have a free-motion foot for my machine yet, but it is definitely on the list and the good news is that this project was easy to do without a free-motion foot!  

I am drawn to projects that are “messy”, so the free motion sewing is right up my alley.

So, who’s ready to make some CRAZY felt coasters?

Supplies:

  • Various Colors of Wool Felt
  • Scissors
  • Sewing Machine (regular foot or Free-Motion Foot)

Here’s the how-to:

  • First, cut out three circles for the front of the coaster in three different felt colors and various sizes.  Cut also a second larger circle for the back.  (Now, since wool felt is more expensive, I used cheap acrylic felt for the backing of my coasters).
  • Next, head to the sewing machine with the top three pieces arranged, and the bottom backing piece behind.  Start at one edge and sew in a spiral around the coaster until you reach the center, making sure to tuck the top circles under the sewing machine foot as you go.
  • Then, trim any parts of the edge that don’t match up, or where the back piece is showing.
  • Finally, head back to the sewing machine and go nuts sewing around and around and around the edge. This step is really fun.  Make sure that the lines are a little messy and that they aren’t all on top of each other.

And…done!  

Pour yourself a cup of tea, grab your book and relax!

 

I love it! This project is a nice marriage of craft and art!

 
 
Thanks!
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  1. joy ermita says

    March 9, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    Love it! Do you think they would turn out just as good without using wool felt? I only have acrylic on hand.

    Reply
    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      March 10, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      Yes! A few of my friends used acrylic and were happy with the results!

      Reply
  2. Val Chan says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:21 am

    Nancy –
    Love this project & have been making these with my sewing students this week.
    I also blogged about it (http://valzcorner.blogspot.com/2014/12/fun-felt-coasters.html) & added links back to your website.
    Thank you!
    Val

    Reply
    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      December 17, 2014 at 10:55 am

      YAY! Seeing this totally just made my day!

      Reply
  3. doro von Hand zu Hand says

    March 12, 2014 at 4:12 am

    i like the messy look!

    thanks for sharing your tutorial! i set a link and hope you agree.

    best wishes, doro von hand zu hand.

    Reply
  4. lyn lewis says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:17 am

    Just perfect for me this, since I can stitch wobbly circles perfectly!
    Its the perfect round circle stitching I cant do lol
    An ace idea this : )

    Reply
    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      November 11, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      We are so similar in our sewing abilities!

      Reply
  5. Roberta says

    September 15, 2013 at 8:17 am

    HI Nancy
    wonderful idea, these are so cute!
    Roberta
    La Sportina

    Reply
  6. Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint says

    September 13, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    So cute and fun!! They remind me of Cinco de Mayo…LOL

    Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursdays!!

    xoxo
    Denyse

    Reply
  7. Diana Rambles says

    September 11, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    Wonderful idea! Pinned!

    Reply
  8. Ginger says

    May 2, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    Featuring 2 of your projects today! Thanks so much for linking up to {wow me} wednesday! 🙂

    Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com

    http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2013/05/20-sewing-projects-linkparty-feature.html

    Reply
  9. Chiwei @ One Dog Woof says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    I saw these on Amy’s page, and really just love them. I commented on her post, but wanted to stop by here and also tell you they are so MOMA-esque – they remind me of Kandinsky art! Pinning!

    Reply
  10. Susan@Organized31 says

    April 29, 2013 at 6:11 am

    You inspired me to make my own coasters. See them here http://organized31.blogspot.com/2013/04/if-super-heroes-used-coasters.html

    Reply
  11. Southern Scraps says

    April 26, 2013 at 5:57 am

    Adorable and fun!

    Reply
  12. TitiCrafty by Camila says

    April 25, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    This is so cool! I love things like this, it’s so fun! I would love if you could join my Bewitch Me & Titi Link Party It is Live now until midnight, and the pin Hop!
    Have a lovely day!

    Hugs
    Cami @ TitiCrafty by Camila

    Reply
  13. Krista Low says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:25 am

    I love these coasters! They are so fun. And simple too! I need to make a bunch of these for my house. The others keep disappearing… Fabulous post! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Krista @ A Handful of Everything

    Reply
  14. Simsim says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:31 am

    Aarrgh! LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Goin to do this ASAP!
    Visiting from Ginger Snap Crafts xxx
    http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/

    Reply
  15. The Thriftiness Miss says

    April 22, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    These are so cute! I love them 🙂 And felt would be such a great coaster too.. With summer coming up there’s the drinks that sweat and leave rings on the table.. I’ll have to make some of these 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing with us at Weekend Wonders. Hope you’re enjoying your week so far!

    Reply
  16. Chelsea@getyourcraptogether says

    April 22, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    What a fun idea! This could be a great project for kids and mother’s day! Good inspiration! Thank you for sharing! I’d love to have you visit me at Get Your Crap Together! We have a Pattern Party with free patterns from the 1st of the month to the 10th that I’d love for you to check out. See you soon!

    Reply
  17. espirational says

    April 19, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    Love the coasters!

    Reply
  18. Eva {Tales of the Scotts} says

    April 18, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    I love these Nancy! I love felt and these are cutest!

    Reply
  19. Crystelle Boutique says

    April 18, 2013 at 11:30 am

    I love love love these coasters! Just my style: a little wonky, a little funky!!!
    You are my type-a-girl!!!
    😉
    hugs x
    Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

    Reply
  20. megan says

    April 17, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    These are so CUTE!! I’m in LOVE!! I’m totally making these! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Amy says

    April 17, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    Oh my gosh, these are SO SO FUN! Love them!! Pinning, stumbling…

    Reply
  22. Susan@Organized31 says

    April 17, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Lo-ove these! Maybe it’s the craziness or maybe because I think I could actually handle the sewing, but I’m gonna give these a try.

    Reply

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