• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Visit the online store →
carolyn friedlander

carolyn friedlander

fabric and pattern designer

  • Resources
    • Quilt Along
    • Tips + Techniques
    • Featured
  • Fabric
  • Projects

Scrappy CF Coasters

September 2, 2020 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

One set wasn’t enough, so here are some more scrappy CF coasters that I made recently.

scrappy CF coasters . carolyn friedlander

Actually, I guess that I have a lot of these in the works. They can be made from a charm pack, and so I grabbed a stack of 5″ squares from Collection CF and started pairing the fabrics together in different ways and in different sets. The first grouping was this one, and here is another grouping in pinks, peaches and lilacs. If I let myself really dream a bit, I think it’d be lovely to make an entire set of these big stitch coasters in all of the colors.

scrappy CF coasters . carolyn friedlander

Binding Selection

One thing that is a little different about this set from the first is that I used different binding fabrics on each of the coasters. There’s no right or wrong in deciding this, it’s all a matter of taste and what you are feeling. In a scrappy set like this, I think the variety is fun, and I love seeing how all of the different fabrics play out in the bias trim.

scrappy bias binding in collection CF
scrappy CF coasters . carolyn friedlander

Selecting Thread Colors

I quilted each coaster with a different color thread. This adds even more character and color to each coaster and to the set as a whole. The quilting becomes more engaging, because you can think about and explore using different colors as you go–an entertaining way to quilt, if you ask me.

scrappy CF coasters . carolyn friedlander
scrappy CF coasters . carolyn friedlander

This is a great project to grow (or start growing) your big stitch quilting skills. I also think it’s a great way to explore different ways to pair fabrics and explore color. Plus, it’s something that you can use around the house or gift to a friend.

scrappy CF coasters . carolyn friedlander
scrappy CF coasters . carolyn friedlander

Binding Tips

If you haven’t seen it already, I have a new video that I posted on making the binding and how to attach it to the coasters. You can head over here to check it out.

scrappy CF coasters . carolyn friedlander

Project Details

Fabric: Collection CF

Tutorials: Big Stitch Coaster Tutorial (here), Binding for Quilted Coasters video (here)

My favorite Hand Quilting tools.

scrappy CF coasters . carolyn friedlander

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Melanie says

    September 6, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    What a great way to showcase your beautiful fabrics!
    Thanks for sharing all these wonderful techniques and tutorials.
    So inspiring.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • carolyn friedlander says

      September 25, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      You are welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Laura says

    May 5, 2022 at 12:29 am

    Hi Carolyn! I love this project! I just made a set of 4 but they are curved (curve up like a bowl or down the opposite way). I just used fabric scraps and didn’t make bias tape…could that be why? Otherwise…any suggestions? Thank you!

    Reply
    • carolyn friedlander says

      May 5, 2022 at 10:48 am

      Hi, Laura! Great question, and yes, cutting the tape on the bias will make a big difference because it allows for stretching around the curve. Without that stretch, it can be tight and want to curl up like you are describing. Hope that’s helpful!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        December 9, 2022 at 12:08 pm

        Just saw this response…thank you so much! That must be it. Will try again. 🙂

        Reply

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Get New Posts via Email

Archives

Want to follow along?

Newest Pattern Release

Alphabet Mini Quilt . Carolyn Friedlander

On-Demand Workshop

Making the Split Pouch with Carolyn Friedlander

Footer

About CF

Carolyn Friedlander creates quilt and sewing patterns for the modern maker. Find projects, inspiration and Carolyn’s fabric collections.

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Information

AboutStockistsWholesaleFAQShipping + ReturnsExhibits + AwardsWorkshops + EventsPressPartnershipsContact

Shop

PatternsTemplatesSuppliesBooksGift Cards

Join our newsletter

Sign up for my weekly-ish newsletter to stay updated on the newest projects, posts, products and other good stuff.

Sign Up Now

© 2021, Carolyn Friedlander | Privacy Policy | Terms
Website by Form & Flourish