Molly's Sketchbook: Gold and Silver Coasters

While many etiquette rules can seem a bit stuffy, there are a few that I try to abide by: Don’t start eating until everyone is served, always send a thank you note for a gift, and never show up empty handed to someone’s house for dinner or a party.  This last one is one of my paramount rules. I have often been late to dinner (which isn’t very good etiquette, I know!) because I couldn’t bear to show up without a bottle of wine or some cookies or flowers or something for the host. 

Well, this holiday season I think I may have found the perfect gift for your holiday hosts and hostesses! These simple Gold and Silver Felt Coasters take about as much time to make as a trip to the wine store, but unlike a bottle of Syrah, they are imbued with handmade love. Just piece circles of 100% wool felt together into a chain, and voila, clever coasters that can be cut apart as needed!

I used our New Years Felt Bundle, inspired by the elegant colors of a New Year's Eve party, and Sajou's Metallic Gold Thread, for a beautiful spark of light. Just one bundle of felt makes 24 coasters which you can divide into two sets of twelve or three sets of eight or however you like. 

If you’d like to make some for your next dinner party host, please visit my Gold and Silver Coasters Project Journal right here.    Happy Holidays! -- Molly

Comments

[Carrie]

Cute gift idea!

[mamasha]

A wonderful present! Would be a nice bunting top all sewn together.

[Kate Pietschman]

I adore how much fun you have - happy holidays and thanks for your posts!

[Julia]

Beautiful coasters. They look lovely and they will be great for any festive dinner.

[nicole]

Yes! There is nothing nicer than being able to REALLY make something lovely at the last minute. I love the simplicity of these circles and the colors are great.

[Roberta]

I want you to come to my house for dinner! These are great.

[Pieni Lintu]

Great idea!!! <3

[Nikà]

I really love them.
I wish you a Merry Xmas.