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Post Market Cool Down

May 19, 2015

Things have been quiet in this space for a week or so, but it hasn’t been so in real life. I’ve actually done more sewing in recent weeks in preparation for Quilt Market than I normally do in a month or more. I feel like I can’t even pack that whole experience into a single...

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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

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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Quilted Crib Sheets

January 13, 2015

Desperation can sometimes lead to nasty results. We may throw caution to the wind, and make compromises to gain a little ground. Then again, sometimes it works out well. I’m happy to say that my latest “desperate” project was actually a raving success. Well, sort of. Wallace has gotten used to being in our bed...

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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.