Molly's Sketchbook: Apple Coasters

When I was a kid I dreaded the day that I would start seeing commercials for school supplies and my mom would suggest we go buy a new backpack. I didn't even want to think about giving up my summer freedom. Sometimes, to add insult to injury, the first day of school would be on my birthday!

But these days, with first-days-of-school far behind me, I actually look forward to this time of year more than any other. I love the crisp weather, the foliage, my birthday, and I really love apples! Since apples are so quintessentially autumn and because they're so graphically appealing, I was inspired to celebrate this beautiful time of year with a super cute set of Apple Coasters. They'll add a barrel of autumnal cheer to any table!  Or start your kid's school year off right with the perfect teacher gift.

The Apple Coasters are close cousins to my summertime Citrus Coasters, which is to say that they are a total breeze to make, no fancy stitches or skills required. For this season's version we chose our favorite reds, greens, and yellows for our new 100% wool felt Apples Bundle. I just love the way they look all together, so fresh and bright!

To kick off the fall crafting season, please visit my Apple Coaster project journal here.

Comments

[SewLindaAnn]

Thank you, I love your projects. One of the things I struggle with in my sewing/creating is "too much" so I'm working hard on restraint. All that to say you have it down perfectly. I totally plan on using your idea in a swap I'm working on.

[MB@YarnUiPhoneAppv1.6]

These are darling...and you know they could be whipped up in a flash on a sewing machine. I"d use invisible thread in the bobbin. Oh yes, since I've got the Elegant Musings blog circle skirt sew along on my mind, larger versions of these apples would darling on a 1950s style circle skirt...or is that just too back to school?

[Emmy]

These are so beautiful I can't even stand it! ADORABLE. Thanks for sharing this sweet project!

[Jenny]

These are absolutely adorable! I've never seen coasters like these before.

[DJ]

These are SO beautiful I love them!

[Kimara]

These are so adorable! Not only adorable coasters, but a million other applications. Love them. I'll be linking on Facebook. Thanks :)

[Siobhan]

Awesome!

[Katie]

I just found you blog and I love it!! These are the cutest coasters ever!!

[Mamima]

Beautiful, colorful, happy, funny, enjoyable... Great idea for kids table party.
Thanks.

www.amamima.com

[Mari Angeles]

Hello.

I love these apples, so colorful and bright.

Kisses from Granada, Spain, from espiralcaracola.blogspot.com

[jaclyn]

I absolutely LOVE these! Two of my closest friends and myself are all in our last semester of our Education program to be Elementary Teachers and I made these as a gift to them. They loved them! Thanks so much for the awesome tutorial.

[rental mobil]

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

[meg]

i love these!!! so stinkin cute!

[Darlene]

I plan to needle felt them to a larger felt square and make hot pot pads!

[jen]

beautiful and fun! I love the colors! Why can I never find such pretty felt locally...

[Judy]

I am making these along with my 12-year old granddaughter. She is just learning to sew and plans to make these as Christmas gifts for her teachers. What fun to share a project with her! Thank you so much for the lovely pattern.

[emerencia]

Thank you, I love your projects. Thank you so much for the lovely pattern. Emerencia.

[dilmah]

Jesteś niesamowitą osobą - dzięki Tobie net jest kolorową kopalnią pomysłów :)))

You are amazing person - internet is colourfull by you'rs blog .
Best regards from Poland:))

[alex colombo]

I love your apples! So fun and beautifully made :)