Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Getting back into the sewing saddle

Sometimes a small sewing project can get me thinking about more ambitious projects. I whipped up a set of 6 coasters using the Amy Butler Lotus print and some linen from an up-cycled skirt. I also used some scrap flannel as a absorbent layer.
I used a continuous straight stitch to quilt all layers together. The flannel added a great weight.

I used a hidden stitch to close the turn openings.

I also used some of my scraps to make a large hot pad. No more using multiple pot holders or folding a couple of dish towels to protect your table top. Now you can take your largest pan from oven to table top and it looks pretty too.
I used thrifted bias tape to bind the layers together. This was my first attempt to finish binding by hand. It only took me a 2 hour movie to finish!

This is the reverse side. A more simple design with the print in the middle flanked on each side by linen.

11 comments:

  1. oh i love the coasters and the hot pads!

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  2. the hot pad is so pretty! what a great idea!

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  3. Wow. I adore both of these projects - what amazing craftsmanship! And the length of the hot pad is perfect. It would look great down the center of a table or on a buffet table with all of a meal's dishes on it. Nice.

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  4. Lovely and lovely and lovely! Like you;)

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  5. The coasters looks great and what a awesome idea for the long hot pad. Very useful and oh so pretty!

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  6. oh those coasters are SO cute! Good job!

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  7. Your perfect stitching just puts me to shame. I love seeing your sewing projects. I am into the hotpad thing this week, too. I hate our ugly array of mismatched scorched and stained pads. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  8. The hot pad is a fabulous gift idea, just when I really need some! Thank you for this beautiful inspiration!
    ~Emily

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  9. Hi LeeAnn,
    Nice work on the coasters and hotpad! I love that you used some recycled materials in these, I always feel such a sense of accomplishment when I do that!

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  10. Okay.. I have to de-lurk to tell you how much I love that big hot pad. That is a great idea and the fabrics are adorable. Very cute. Like all of your projects. (I love linen too. I don't use it enough). Thanks for sharing.

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