Molly's Sketchbook: Citrus Coasters

Ever since the weather turned warm, I've had visions of pink lemonade and iced tea with lime wedges dancing in my head.  Summer also puts me in the mood to entertain so I thought it would be fun to have a set of coasters to match this citrus drink theme.

I love to have a summer sewing project that is portable so I can take it with me to the beach! Felt is often my material of choice for portable projects since it's ideal for hand sewing.  It's also great for making durable home items like these cheerful coasters.  For this project we used our Spring Felt Bundle because the bright colors reminded us of real citrus fruits.

I love that each coaster is slightly different from the next due to the handsewing. They will add a breezy, summery vibe to any table.  This is the kind of project you can do with very little experience since it requires absoultely no special skills or equipment. If you'd like to make your own set please visit my Citrus Coasters Journal here-- Molly

Comments

[Ghana]

Adorable! Wish I had come up with this idea!

[Tiffany]

My goodness those are so cute and colorful - fantastic!

[Christie]

These are so stinkin' cute! I love them! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

[rebecca]

this is brilliant.

[elsa]

gosh, these are really cute! thanks for the tutorial!

[Paula Castro]

Just LOVE it!!! So simple and so beautiful!!!!!!!!
Once again thanks for sharing your brilliant ideas!

[Angela]

OMG! These are soooo cute! I'll try to make a set of those ASAP!
Recently I've made some fruit brooches (citrus and oranges) with felt. You can see them here:
http://anzouyaspool.blogspot.com/2011/06/fruit-brooches.html
I totally adore your version too! :-)

[Magrit]

What a great idea !!! Love it :)

[CarolineZ]

These are lovely, so colourful!

[Connie @ Daydream In Color]

These are too cute! The colors are just mesmerizing me! It makes me want an ice cold glass of whatever citrus-ade!

[Izzy]

OH so cute and easy, breezy looking. This is a perfect project for my summer vacation. Thanks.

[Tori]

These look so delicious! Yum!

[kate]

Those are just wonderful! I love the bright colours and simple pattern that really pops! Truly an awesome summer use for felt!

[Laura - Tandem Bags]

Wonderful bright colours: bellissimi!!

[Kathi]

I am licking my lips and so thirtsy looking at these. How about a Skinny Margarita with these?

[jenn]

these are so much fun!! what a perfect summer project. lovely.

[Melanie]

Best......Coasters.......Ever....!!
Go Molly go!

[Kelly]

Absolutely adore them! Great way to add cuteness & brightness to a summer gathering.

[mauri]

those are adorable!! What a great idea- thanks for (yet again) sharing your lovelies!! :)

[Blanka]

Lovely! I know what I will stand my summer glass of mojito on! :D

[Sarah]

So vibrant and adorable! Great way to add color to barbecue or outdoor parties :)

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[Jill @ A Mom with a Lesson Plan]

Absolutely beautiful! These are perfect for a summer table.

[Sarahsewer]

Is the bundles for the project still available? I cannot seem to find the specific one.

[purl bee]

Hi Sarah.

This bundle is currently sold out but should be coming back shortly. We can email you when it comes back in stock. I've sent your email address to our website so they will let you know,

Thank you!- Molly

[Emily in Mill Valley]

I have so far made 3 sets of these as gifts, at about 105% of the template size (just because our family tips glasses over very easily!). Their final size means that 6 of them fit perfectly in a 4-inch round tin with a clear window lid from a certain store-chain-that-specializes-in-containers. It makes a nice presentation and storage box for these gorgeous coasters. Thank you, Purl, for your continued artistry and inspiration!

[Annick]

Love it!!

[Vivendo Arte]

Amei esta cores vibrantes. Parabéns!!!

[west coast sewer]

These coasters are super similar to a project designed by Nicole Vasbinder ("Citrus Slice Bulletin Board") for Cathy Callahan's new book, Vintage Craft Workshop (published this spring). Were you guys inspired by that project?

[purl bee]

Hi West Coast Sewer-

Molly here- I have yet to look through this book so I can assure you that I wasn't inspired by this project. Although I just googled it and I can certainly see the similarities :)

I do subscribe to the Cathy of California blog however and I love it so I hope to check out the book soon.

Thanks for your comment!
- Molly