Okay this really isn't rocket science for anyone that has sewn before but I am trying to show my friend an easy project to use her serger on soooooo here we go!
First gather your scraps (I am partial to Japanese prints for this to make them zakka style)
They can be any sized scraps to fat quarters but you want to cut multiple pieces out in squares or rectangles fairly close in size.
I have made many sets of patchwork coasters. Sometimes I use squares but with these I tried rectanges about 3x5. Next go round I want to try them really small and see how it looks.
Lay them out to try and space out the colors etc. You will be making one giant patchwork piece. Here I used 25 rectangles. The amount of pieces will depend on the size of pieces you are using and how many coasters you want. Since this set was for a person that lives alone I only made 4 coasters.
Start sewing together your rows. Once you are done with each row join them together. Don't worry about matching corners it won't really be noticable once you are done.
Now you need to cut a piece of batting and a piece of linen or other plain fabric the same size as your finished patchwork piece. We are quilting it!
I chose straight lines but any quilting would do.
Now you cut your coasters out. I cut out 6x6 squares.
Now serge the edges. If you happen upon this post and are making this and do not have a serger you could probably do a satin or zig zag stitch. If you do and it works (or doesn't) please let me know so I can edit this. :)
Now you have a nice little set of coasters. I would love to see how these look in modern fabrics like Flea Market Fancy or something..maybe next time. :)
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