Fabric Scrap Teapot Coaster 30 Minute Project
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My sewing room has 2 giant bins filled with fabric scraps, this in addition to the full sized Ikea Billy Bookcase that is packed full of yardage of fabric. I have a bit of a fabric addiction. I hate to throw away small pieces of fabric because… what if a good project pops up down the road that you could make with your scraps?
There is something so satisfying about sewing up a fabric scrap project. You’re creating something from materials that most people would throw away. Plus most fabric scrap projects are quick and easy.
Stitch Craft Create recently sent me two fabulous sewing books, 50 Fat Quarter Makes and Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing. Both books are filled with wonderful photos that you can make with small pieces of fabric. I had so much fun flipping through the books, planning my next projects and playing with my fabric to see which would be the best fit for each tutorial.
Just check out these beautiful projects!
The books were so wonderful that they inspired me to create my own fabric scrap project! I’ve chatted before about how I love enjoying a hot cup of tea when creative inspiration hits. I have a vintage table in my sewing room that serves as my desk and I’ve been wanting something fun to set my teapot on to protect my table. I decided to whip up a fabric scrap teapot coaster. These coasters can be made in smaller sizes to serve as regular coasters. I love the quilted, patchwork look of these coasters and love having it on my desk underneath my aqua blue teapot!
Want to make a Fabric Scrap Teapot Coaster of your own? Read on!
Fabric Scrap Teapot Coaster Tutorial
Materials:
- 4- 4”X4” squares of cotton quilting fabric for the coaster front (I like the patchwork look of these coasters so I played around with different fabrics.
- 1- 7” in diameter circle cut from coordinating fabric for the backing
- 1- 7” in diameter circle cut from felt for the coaster center. If you are using a light coloured fabric make sure to use light coloured felt.
- Pencil or fabric pen
- Scissors
- Sewing Machine
- Pins
- Coordinating thread
Step 1- Gather your materials. Make sure all of your fabric is cut to size. Lay out your squares on a table to see how you want your coaster layout.
Repeat with the bottom two squares.
Step 10- Topstitch around your project leaving a 1/8” seam allowance, closing the gap and giving your coaster a decorative look.
You’re done! Want to make a matching coaster for your tea mug? Follow this exact same project using smaller 3 inch squares and 5 inch circles for a coaster that is 4.5 inches across or 2.5 inch squares and 4 inch circles for coasters that are 3.5 inches across.
Aren’t they cute! Which color do you like better the pink or the blue?
Want some inspiration for making your own fabric scrap and fat quarter project? Stitch, Craft, Create is going to give one lucky Hello Creative Family reader an ebooks of 50 Fat Quarter Makes and another of Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing! Enter below!
I love to make zipper pouches. They’re so easy, fun and useful.
My grand daughter & I make clothes for her Barbie as well as quilts for the dolls! LOL
I make string quilt tops with my scraps!
My kids play with my scraps (sometimes they are in the dump truck and sometimes on a doll!). Someday I would love to make a big quilt from tiny scraps!
I like to make scrappy placemates and coasters.
I love to make small, fast projects with my scraps, like table runners and mini quilts. I save all sizes too! You never know!! Thanks for the chance to win! jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com
I am working on planning out some cute wallets for the kids in my life with scraps. I think it is going to be fun once it starts coming all together. I just love the planning and picking out fabrics to go together.
I love making paper pieced hexies and then the possibilites are endless.
I love to make rugs with scraps!
Love to make Potholders….,Crazy Scrap Blocks;;…doll clothes…pillows..small zipper bags! I save scraps ..Always! lol
My favorite project using scrap fabrics is potholders. Everyone uses them and everyone loves them! I use my machine’s fancy stitches to decorate the seams, too.
Sraps usually go for scrap quilts, potholders or “new fabric’ around here. I think this will be a must buy in 2015.
I love to use scraps for patchwork pencil cases!
I love to sew soft toys and dolls with my fabric scraps!
making scrappy quilts
Tissue pack covers are my favorite scrap makes….3 pieces and viola it’s done!
I use them for small patchwork projects like pencil cases or doll sleeping bags, and I also use them on cards.
Great giveaway! I hope I am lucky! 🙂
Hi! I found you on the Monday Funday linky party. These are so CUTE! I am going to pin. I love scrap projects! Thanks for sharing!
Hi there! Visiting from Monday Funday. These are so super cute and I love all your fabric!