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Holiday Bauble Coaster

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Introduction: This shabby-chic coaster set is perfect for decorating for the holidays in a way that isn't too over-the-top. The bright colors are happy, and the ornament shapes are uniquely Christmas time. Erin Schlosser of Schlosser Designs has created this whimsical set specially for Elna!

Time: 2 hours

Approximate Size: Makes a set of (4) 4 3/4" square coasters

Elna Supplies Required:

Elna eXpressive 900 Sewing Machine
Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot (F2)
Convertible Free Motion closed toe foot
Bobbin
Blue Tip Needles

Other Supplies Required:
Fabric:

(1) Fat Quarter fabric for Coaster front
(1) Fat Quarter for Coaster back (or use 4- 5" squares)
(4) Coordinating Charm Squares (5" square fabric pieces)
(1) Small scrap (5" square) for ornament caps
(2) 2 1/2" x width of fabric strips for binding

Notions:

12" square piece of low loft cotton batting
10" square of fusible web (Heat 'n Bond Lite or Steam A Seam)
12" square of tear-away stabilizer
Fabric Marking Pen
Temporary fabric spray adhesive

Sewing Instructions:

Cut out the following pieces:
- (4) 5" squares for coaster fronts
- (4) 5" squares for coaster backs
Place coordinating charm squares on tear away stabilizer. To make it easier to add decorative stitching, line them all up on a single sheet. Mark a horizontal center line on each of the squares.
Attach Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot (F2). Use the following figure to find the stitches and stitch widths used to stitch down the center line of the squares. Stitch the center stitch first, then either side:

For the stitch stacking on the left use Heirloom Stitch # 7 in the center and Satin Stitch #14 on the right side of the center, and Satin Stitch #15 on the left side.
For the stitch stacking on the right use Heirloom Stitch #5 in the center and Satin Stitch #19 on either side of the center stitch.
If you do not have the eXpressive 900, we have provided images of these stitches above so you can choose similar ones. Carefully tear away the stabilizer from the back.
Trace ornament shapes on the wrong (paper side) of fusible web (template provided on the top right of this page). Iron onto the wrong side of the squares just stitched with the decorative stitches. The dashed center line on each pattern piece will line up with the center decorative stitch back. Cut out each ornament shape along the lines.

Repeat this process with the ornament cap squares. Tear away paper backing, place one ornament(with the cap) on each square and iron into place. It can be centered or asymmetrically placed within the square.
Make a small quilt sandwich with the coaster back (face down), quilt batting, and coaster front (facing up). Use a temporary spray adhesive to hold in place. Use a straight stitch and sew 1/8" inside the shape to secure edges of ornament to the coaster. Switch to the convertible free motion foot and stipple quilt around each ornament.

Trim to 4 3/4" squares when quilting is completed.
Make binding and attach to the edge of each coaster using a favorite method of choice.