Molly's Sketchbook: Fall Leaves Coasters

Fall is my favorite season, but that hasn't always been the case. Growing up in California, we didn't have much in the way of seasons, so I never understood the true glory of autumn until I moved to the East Coast. My first year in New York, I unwittingly took a weekend trip to Swarthmore, Pennsylvania right at the peak of fall foliage. I arrived at night and in the morning, woke up to a breathtaking riot of colors. As I wandered the town, I felt like I was in a kaleidoscope of yellows, oranges, red and pinks. I collected a bunch of my favorite leaves that day, thinking that they would keep their brilliant colors and was so sad when I realized they wouldn't.

Because the beautiful foliage is, in fact, so fleeting, I wanted to make some pretty leaves that would last all year long. I made these Fall Leaves Coasters with our brand new Fall Leaves Felt Bundle, a neutral taupe complemented by four bright autumnal colors. Like my previous Felt Coaster projects (which you can see here and here) these are easy (and addictive!) to make. And with Thanksgiving around the bend, a set of Fall Leaves Coasters will surely make an elegant addition to your festivities!

If you'd like to make your own set, please visit my Fall Leaves Coasters Project Journal here. --Molly

Comments

[Dora Ramalho]

Love it.

[Evelyn]

Growing up on the east coast, autumn is my absolute favorite season and these beautiful coasters are a perfect celebration of this very special time of year. Thank you!

[ang]

gorgeous. love the banner up top too. what is the second project?
i missed it....
hat covers?

[erin]

These are wonderful! This is my second fall in NY and coming from California, I never knew how much I loved the fall!

[spice-n-stitches.blogspot.com]

These are beautiful! I love felt coasters and fall foliage, so these take the cake :)

[Josie]

Being a CA native I never knew what all the fuss was about when people would go into raptures about "the fall colors" until I went to MA and witnessed it first hand. It was like daytime fireworks. Love your coasters,both sides are so pretty.

[purl bee]

Hi Ang-

The second project from the banner can be found here: http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2010/11/21/whits-knits-winter-hats-for-everybody.html

Thanks for your comment!

[Amanda]

Thank you for this post! I've made the apple and citrus coasters, and will now make the leaves. I've been inspired by you to make candy corn coasters and peppermint coasters. Love felt!

[ti molokoy]

Beautifull, really.
Bye !

[mary ann]

Molly, those leaves will last an amazingly long time if you rub a little hand lotion into them when they're fresh! I grew up in central NY, and I do miss those leaves.

When I was in high school, we used to take our calligraphy pens and write poetry on the leaves! I don't remember, but we must haves lotioned them first. I don't have any pretty fall leaves here In Florida, but if you try it, I'd love to know how they turn out.

[Angie]

The colors of these leaves remind me of maple sugar candy and I want to eat them! Thanks for the great project.

[Paula T]

These are so cute! I absolutely love autumn and love the colours of these coasters.

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[wedding coasters]

These would be gorgeous as fall wedding favors. I LOVE them, so pretty, unique and beautiful!