Description
Sew this adorable set of coasters that come together to create a perfect apple. Make your own bias tape to outline the shapes and finish off the apple with simple embroidery for added texture.
Fabric Requirements:
. ½ yd (46 cm) of 45″ (115 cm) wide red print cotton (Main)
. ½ yd (46 cm) of 45″ (115 cm) wide pale yellow cotton (Contrast; shown: Kona cotton from Robert Kaufman fabrics)
. Scrap of dark green felt, at least 4″ – 4″ (10 – 10 cm)
. Scraps of various red print fabrics
. Scrap of brown with white polka dots (for apple seeds), at least 3″- 3″ (7.5 – 7.5 cm) Note: Substitute plain brown fabric if dots aren’t available and add the dots with a white gel pen or fabric paint.
Other Supplies:
. 14″- 11″ (35.5 – 28 cm) piece of lightweight fusible fleece
. Quilt basting spray
. Sewing thread in red, pale yellow, and brown
. 1 sheet of lightweight fusible web (such as Heat N’ Bond)
. Embroidery thread in light green and dark green
. 4″ (10 cm) of flat leather cord
. Apple Coaster pattern and templates on page 3
Finished Size: About 11″ – 9″ (28 – 23 cm) when 4 coasters are placed to make a single big apple (not including leaf). Each separate coaster is about 5 ½” – 4 ½” (14 – 11.5 cm)
See project for complete supply list and notions.
Originally Published: Stitch, Spring 2010
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