Funky little fab coasters - Easy Peasy for the first time sewer.

Ok these little coasters are so much fun to make and super easy too. I got the idea from a friend of mine and I just can't seem to stop making them. I am doing up a bunch for teacher gifts and gifts for my sisters - If you use up your scraps this will viturally cost you nothing ( love it!!) if you are savvy like me and buy fabric packs (aka: Charm packs) from ebay or on sale at your local fabric stores - you will get a great selection of fabrics that are from one collection, all coordinating and... trust me...it will make people think you are a whiz when it comes to choosing fabrics for these fun little coasters.  There are just a few supplies that you need and check out the pictures below ( i tried my best to do a step by step.. (ahhhemm - my first one, ok I 'm patting myself on the back right now :) Anywho.. here goes...

Supplies : Sewing Machine ( I use a cheap old White - it works great)
                        Coordinating Thread
                        6 - 5x5 squares of fabric
                        1 - 5x5 sqaure of batting ( I use 100% cotton.. and it's fairly thin)
                        Scissors

Step One: Sandwich the 5x5 square of batting between 2 of the squares (wrong sides facing) ( Hint: the square on top will be the fabric that will show on the bottom of the coaster) 

Step Two: Fold the remaining squares in half ( I just finger press the seam, but you can iron if you want to be more exact)

Step Three: place the folded pieces (unfinished edges together) along the the edges of the 5x5 sandwiched square. Continue with the remaining pieces ( see below)

Step Three Continued...( placing the final folded square. .. lift the first half and place the final piece along the raw edge) It should look this the picture below when all the pieces are layered on the "sandwiched" piece.

Step Four: Sew around the entire edge of the
                            coaster with a 1/4" seam allowance. ( i found it easier to pin
                            down my fabric - but it's not necessary. )









\Step Five: Trim of the excess fabric - epecially
                                                                                                 those corners, were bulk makes it hard
                                                                                                 to turn them out.

Step Six: Turn all the folds right-side-out ( use a bone folder, or pen, or something long and skinny (not sharp) to push out the corners. Yeah Your DONE!

Wrap them up with some ribbon and a bow (or a rosette - fun) and gift them. Enjoy...