Tutorial: Scrapbusting quilted fabric coasters

July 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Like most sewists, I have a scrap bin. But then I have another scrap bin that’s just for my tiny scraps. These are generally too small for most projects but they’re fabric and pretty and so I hold on to them. Last year I started making these quilted scrap fabric coasters as a way to use up those smaller scraps. I’ve got a tutorial over on my personal blog, Orange Bettie, showing how you can make some. They’re so much fun to make – and fun to give as gifts. They’re lined with old towel fabric rather than batting because the toweling makes them absorbent for sweaty glasses.

Click below to go to the tutorial:

Tutorial: DIY Scrap Fabric Coasters, by Orange Bettie

[photo from Orange Bettie]

Have you read?

Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.