Hello once again! I’m Nancy and I blog over at Small Things with Love. I am back once again, as the felt contributor, to share with you my latest creations from, that’s right, felt!
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, garb your book and relax!
I love it! This project is a nice marriage of craft and art!
I am so thankful that Mandy allows me to share with you each month!
For more felt projects–and projects with all sorts of other materials, I’d love for you to connect with me:
- Happy Little Valentine Fish - January 9, 2015
- Simple Felt Nativity Ornament - November 14, 2014
- Felt Snowman Ornaments - October 10, 2014
- Lego Man Embroidery Hoop Art - September 12, 2014
- Bride and Groom Cross Stitch - August 8, 2014
- Felt Coin Purse - May 9, 2014
- Felt Fox Brooch - April 11, 2014
- Felt Hexagon Pouch - March 14, 2014
- Simple Felt iPhone Case - February 1, 2014
- Felt Hexagon Coaster - January 4, 2014
Can these be made with just acrylic felt? What are the advantages of wool? I have a bunch of acrylic laying around. These are cute!
I always have a huge acrylic felt stash from making play food for my daughter. I will have to give these a try too! It looks like a good way to practice the curves I dread so much on my sewing machine as well!
Cheers!
Buttons
The Hot Toddies of Washington
I have acquired a lot of wool felt pieces, some small scraps. I can hardly wait to make them.
Great idea!