Pieced Coasters from Half Square Triangles

We made that pile of HST's  and now we are going to use them!

First, we will make coasters and then we will use the remaining ones in a coordinating table runner. 

MATERIALS

• 16 Half Square Triangles (HSTs)
• 4, 7 1/4" Coordinating Fabric Squares
• 4, 7 1/4" Batting Squares (Preferably Bamboo or Polyester as both are mold resistant)

DIRECTIONS

1.  Take the HSTs made previously and match them up into 8, 2 x 2 square sets.  OR (if you didn't make the pile of HSTs), take your 16 HSTs and match them up into 4, 2 x 2 square sets.

2.  Sew together the top 2 squares and then sew together the bottom 2 squares.

3.  Finally, sew together the top and bottom sets.

I made 4 of my square sets in one arrangement of colors and then
made the the other set of 4 to reflect those colors.

Here are my 4 sets of squares.

4.  Place the 4 coordinating fabric squares on top of the pieced squares with right sides together.

5.  Place the batting squares on top.

6.  Sew along all four edges, leaving a 1 1/2" unsewn gap for turning. 

7.  Trim the corners to reduce bulk. 

8.  Turn coasters right side out. 

9.  Edge stitch or quilt as desired. 

 Voila! 

Keep those other 4 Pieced HSTs for a project for next Friday. 

Come back Tuesday for a coaster holder tutorial!