Category Archives: Opposites Attract

Opposite Attract Quilt : Cotton + Steel

March 27, 2015

I finally get to show you the finished Cotton + Steel Opposites Attract quilt top! This one is twin sized and will most likely be finding a home on Layla’s bed. I’m no even going to attempt to quilt it. I want it done soon, so I’ll likely send it out to the uber talented...

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HST Redux : the coaster tutorial

March 25, 2015

What to do with leftover triangle scraps? Make the world’s most useful scrap busting project: COASTERS! Use this free step by step photo tutorial!

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PattyVSeptember 15, 2015 - 9:07 am
These are so cute and look super easy to sew. Watch out scraps, here I come!ReplyCancel
Judy PSeptember 15, 2015 - 2:44 pm
These are really cute, the only problem I have with the cloth coasters is that they are so absorbent and I have a glass of ice water or tea with me at all times. I could probably go thru a couple of dozen of these in a day!! LOL What would be a good suggestion for something to either go in the middle or on the bottom to be water proof for your furniture? Otherwise, I really like them.ReplyCancel
- MeredithSeptember 16, 2015 - 3:40 pm
  Hi there, Judy. I only have glass cups that sweat a ton too, which is why I make my coasters with cloth. I use a layer of 100% cotton batting in the middle, and have never experienced a leak or wet furniture. I’ve been using the same set for about five years. If you are really concerned with the coasters soaking and leaking, try using a double layer of batting, and just be sure it is 100% cotton. My favorite is Warm N Natural. Happy crafting!ReplyCancel
SandiSeptember 16, 2015 - 2:07 am
it’s about time to start on some scrap busting projects and this looks like a good and easy one. who can’t use a set of coasters!
thanks for the idea.ReplyCancel
Handmade Holidays Nov. 9: Making Many (Multiple Gifts at a Time) | Sew Mama Sew | Outstanding sewing, quilting, and needlework tutorials since 2005.November 9, 2015 - 11:14 am
[…] Half Square Triangle Coasters Olivia Jane Handcrafted shows you how to use your scraps for these happy Half Square Triangle Coasters. […]ReplyCancel
rstNovember 9, 2015 - 1:13 pm
Wouldn’t it be more accurate to call these quarter square triangles?

either way, super cute, and thanks for the tutorial.ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 9, 2018 - 10:02 am
  I refer to them as Half Square Triangles because they are scraps from making HSTs. But yes, in this project, I am using them as quarter squares to make the coasters.ReplyCancel
Janet BursonNovember 14, 2015 - 9:18 am
New to embroidery. Happy to find this site.ReplyCancel

Opposites Attract Quilt Along : Sew [part 2]

February 2, 2015

Today we’re tacking part two of sewing our blocks for the Opposites Attract QAL. Who’s ready to start sewing up the Large Introvert blocks? How did things go with the Small Introvert blocks? I’d love to see your progress. After this week, we’ll be halfway done with our blocks, so we’re making great progress. I’m...

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HST Redux : The Kitchen Mat Tutorial

January 26, 2015

I don’t have pictures for our next step in the Opposites Attract QAL so that post will be up in the next day or two, but I do have a great tutorial for using up some of those HST leftovers! Be sure to cut those carefully, and you’ll have a precut project on your hands...

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Opposites Attract Quilt Along : Sew [part one]

January 19, 2015

Do you have your fabrics cut? Today we’re going to begin sewing our blocks. Whether you are sewing a small quilt or a large one, I find it easy to tackle them [the blocks] in batches. Going in the order of the directions in the pattern, I’ve sewn up all the Small Introvert blocks first....

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Welcome to Olivia Jane Handcrafted! I'm Meredith and this is my creative journal. Here you'll find loads of inspiration for a handmade wardrobe, home decor, bags, and quilts. I even have plenty of projects and tutorials to get you started or help you along the way.