This project is a very fun one to do as christmas gifts, hostess gifts or just for yourself and your next holiday party. It is a part of The Cottonspice "Last minute christmas countdown" I am a part of over at the Cotton Spice blog.
Supplies for 1 coaster
Center fabric cut into One 2-1/4" square.
Border fabric cut into Two 2-1/4" x 2" rectangles and Two 2" x 5-1/4" rectangles.
Backing fabric cut into One 5-1/2" square.
Binding fabric cut into a 1-1/2" wide, 15" long bias strip. (see directions below)
Ric Rac, cut into approximately Two 5" long units.
After cutting your pieces out, layer the backing and batting together, with the wrong side of the fabric next to the batting.
Pick thread that matches the color of your backing and binding because you will be quilting the coasters as you go.
Layer the square in the middle of the batting, right sides up. Lay a 2-1/4" x 2" border rectangle, right sides together on the edge of the square.
With your walking foot on your machine (preferably), sew a 1/4" from the edge of the fabrics, through all layers. When beginning and ending each seam, take a few stitches in the same place to secure threads.
Press away from the center. Repeat with another border rectangle on the other side and press.
Now layer a 2" x 5-1/4" border rectangle on the long side of the sewn unit, right sides together. Sew through all the layers along the edge as before and press away from the center. Repeat for the other side.
Now find a circular object (I used a mug) that is about 1" larger on each side than the foot of your wine glass. Mark the circle with a pen or chalk as shown. Then cut it out with scissors.
Lay the two pieces of Ric Rac across the center of the coaster as shown and pin in place.
Now it is time for your bias binding. To cut the bias strips, lay your ruler on top of at least a 1/3 yard cut of fabric so that the 45 degree line on the ruler is lined up with the top of the fabric as shown. Make your first cut there.
Then cut a 1-1/2" strip from that bias edge. Your bias strip needs to be at least 15" long.
Press the bias edge a 1/4" under and then Press one edge of the bias strip a 1/4" under as shown.
You will be sewing the binding to the back of the coaster. Pin the folded end of the strip to the edge of the coaster, the first 2". That is where you start sewing. Stitch the binding to the back of the coaster, about a 1/4" from the edge, aligning the binding to the rounded edge as you go.
When you come to the pinned part, keep sewing until you have sewn far enough to overlap the binding at least 1".
Clip the excess binding strip at an angle matching the angle of the sewn end of the strip and finish sewing all the way around.
Slip the unfinished end into the slit up top, press the binding and flip it around to the front.
Adjust the binding and pin the opening shut as shown.
Sew the binding down with a decorative stitch, I used a kind of a snowflake stitch, using my darling Viking.
Slip the foot of your wineglass between the ric rac, fill it with your favorite wine and drink up!! Now you will never loose your coaster again, this will totally take care of the sipping spillage (oops, maybe I should have made mine red!) which are two problems I tend to have all the time. If I could now design something that will tie my hand to the class because I tend to loose it all the time and end up with 3 or 4 at every party!!! Cheers....Skál....Salut....
GIVEAWAY..........What would my first tutorial need to be followed by...yes a giveaway is in order...on top of that, it´s almost my birthday. (jebbs, you guessed it, I am turning 29....again) I will be giving away a big teaser.....some fabric from my newest fabric line, Journey that won´t be in stores until next year!!!! All you have to do is leave me a comment about the first tutorial, why you really need to have some of the new fabric or even give me some names of your favorite wine. At the moment I have been really getting into Spanish wines, especially Tempranillos....mmmm. I think I just might have to pour me one right now to celebrate the first project tutorial.
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Posted by: Jordan 1 | August 18, 2010 at 10:56 PM
Visited a winery today and saw simular coasters and LOVED IT! Thanks for making this tutorial. Can't wait to give to friends. Oh, we really enjoy a semi sweet red wine. This winery had one made with blueberries.Excellent! Thanks again!
Posted by: Rebecca Schmelter | October 05, 2009 at 03:31 AM
Thanks for the great tutorial! I love these coasters 'cause they stay with the glass. My husband and I belong to several small wine groups and these will make terrific gifts. My favorite wine is a good Cabernet but I love most dry reds. The Tempranillos are delicious! And my idea of "group therapy" is one white wine, one red wine, and a glass of bubbly. Looking forward to your new fabric line. Happy Holidays to you!
Posted by: Linda | December 16, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Blessuð og sæl Guðrún Erla, þetta eru alveg snilldar glasabakkar,eins og allt sem þú gerir það er allt mjög fallegt. Ég óska þér og fjölskyldu þinni gleðilegra jóla og hlakka til að sjá hvað þér dettur í hug á nýju ári.
Posted by: Vilborg Hellu | December 13, 2008 at 04:11 PM
Great tutorial! I would love to be included in the drawing - especially since my birthday is Dec. 21 - so I know what it's like having a birthday so close to Christmas. I rarely drink wine, but when I do, it has to be something sweet, not dry.
Posted by: Darlene B | December 12, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Frábær hugmynd, verð að prófa :-) Takk fyrir að deila þessu með okkur.
Posted by: Sigrun Johannsdottir | December 09, 2008 at 02:07 AM
On your upcoming birthday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! I have to admit to continually celebrating my 39th bd - that way I've had all my kidlets - because I LOVE my life with them in it :)
THANK YOU for the coaster tutorial - it's great. I'm going to make coffee coaster from it. I have some coffee themed fat quarters and a few little gifties to make and this looks like the perfect match. So thanks for making gift giving a little easier for me this year.
Now why some lovely Journey fabric is needed at our house - 'cause it's time to create a few new things for my living room and you guesed it - Journey is the perfect fit. Or maybe a lovely new tote/purse... the possibilities!!
P.S. A lovely red is Lindelman's Bin 45. Unfortunately I can't remember the name of a really nice Riesling we purchased at Sam's Club - cool bottle - hint of pear... if it comes to me i'll let you know.
Enjoy this wonderful season and thanks again for a wonderful tutorial. Well done!
Posted by: Annette | December 06, 2008 at 12:55 PM
I am new to your blog. I did a Google search for quilting blogs and found yours. I love the cute coasters! They are so creative. I also love fabric and would love to win some!
Posted by: Jennifer from MN | December 05, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Great tutorial - those coasters are good for a party and would also make a nice gift. There is a white Spanish wine I like called albarino- the brand I buy is Burgans Albarino. Enjoy!
Posted by: Cathy McMann | December 05, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Elsku Guðrún. óska þér innilega til hamingju með afmælið þitt í dag. Er að fara í Þorlákshöfn í árlegt jólaföndur með hinum skvísunum ( mömmu þinni og ömmu ). Allt ákaflega fallegt sem þú ert að gera og frábært hvað gengur vel. Ég er þræl motin af þér. Kveðjur til þinna. ( er örugglega ekki á réttum stað með þessa kveðju á netinu, en vonandi lestu þetta fljótlega.
Posted by: Eygló Lilja frænka ! | December 04, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I really love your blog. The coasters are very cute. They would be a great gift! w/ a bottle of wine to go along with.
Thanks
Posted by: sweetbabies00 | December 03, 2008 at 07:41 PM
The tutorial was excellent. I think I will put those holiday fat quarters to use tomorrow.
But more importantly, I would absolutely love to have some of your new fabric and would feel SOOOOO special.
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | December 03, 2008 at 07:24 PM
How cute! I never think of stuff like this to make. I will follow your instructions and see how it turns out. Maybe I'll use them. My husband and I have been trying all kinds of wine in the hopes of finding one we like. No luck yet. I guess it is the tartness.
Posted by: Amy C | December 03, 2008 at 06:08 PM
Mmmm, wine, I remember when I could drink wine--but I can't any more. Used to love those dry reds. Sigh. So I could really use more, oops, some?, fabric! Happy birthday!
Lurking Linda
Posted by: Linda Stolee | December 03, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Happy Birthday and thank you for the wonderful tutorial. This will be a lot of fun to make. Congrats on the new fabric line coming out next year. I would love to win this give-away. Thank you for offering it. My favorite wine is a Merlot or a mild Zinfadel. I don't have a favorite brand. Take care and God bless, Cory
Posted by: Cory | December 03, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Love those coasters! I also love the fact the coaster follows the glass. I’ll be making some for gifts and to keep. Enter me in the give-away Please. I got a sneak peek of your lines at the Fergus Falls guild meeting. Your colors are so VIBRANT!
Posted by: Karen | December 03, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Hello, Gudrun!
What a wonderful idea! I´ve seen some costers, but none to hold the glass!
- You have to try this wine: In Germany it calls "Dornfelder", there is sweet and dry, I like the sweet red wine. Very good!
I´m also at the sweet red wine trip...
Please put me in your draw!
I´ll put you in my bloglines to visit you regularly!
Bye, Susuko.
Posted by: Susuko | December 03, 2008 at 03:53 AM
Super tutorial, I think a few of these and a bottle of my favorite (Little Penguin a South Eastern Australia) wine would make a great hostess gift. Would love to be the winner of your new fabric line.
Posted by: Gale Lavers | December 02, 2008 at 10:34 PM
What a terrific tutorial, can't comment on the wines, I don't drink, but I'd love some of your new fabric. I'm sure is beautiful.
Posted by: Linda | December 02, 2008 at 05:43 PM
Great tutorial! Just what I was looking for to give a friend who is the hostess of all group gatherings for our friends. To make them match but different, I plan to "fussy-cut" different motifs for the centers in my set of 8. Hopefully that will solve the losing your glass problem and make them more identifiable!
Thanks for the lesson!
Posted by: Sandie | December 02, 2008 at 04:47 PM
What a great tutorial and what a great idea! And I'd love to be entered in your giveaway! Thanks so much! :0)
Posted by: Terry Giet | December 02, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Love your tutorial - you have really great instructions! I'm not a drinker so I can't comment on types of wine, but I am a fabriholic and can't wait to see your line of fabric. That is really exciting news!
Posted by: Joanna | December 02, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Great idea and a great tutorial. Thanks.
Posted by: Barbara | December 02, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Great Tutorial - I must try these soon. My only problem is I don't know any wine drinkers.
Happy Birthday!!!
Posted by: Kim West | December 02, 2008 at 10:31 AM