Primitive Trimmings Coasters Designed by Pat Sloan (Table Runner Pattern) Finished Size 2 Coasters 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" (each) Note: Templates are printed reversed and without seam allowance for use with paper-backed fusible web. (Click here to download PDF template diagrams). Fabric Requirements for Coasters Yellow felted wool (moon, star) ... 7" x 7" piece Gold felted wool (acorn) ... 4" x 5" piece Brown felted wool (acorn cap) ... 5" x 5" piece Black felted wool (background) and backing* ... 7" x 12" piece each Paper-backed fusible web ... 1/4 yd. Sewing thread *See Plan. Plan Pat made her delightful seasonal table runner and coasters using overdyed felted wool lined with cotton fabric. If you have been wanting to try a wool project this is an easy fun one to make. To felt wool, machine wash wool pieces in hot water and dry in a hot dryer. Be sure to empty the lint vents often. Overdyed woolens are extra fun to play with. Overdying can make one color of wool look like many different shades on the same piece. This allows you to pick and choose the spot on the wool piece you wish to cut a template shape from. Overdyed wool pieces can often be purchased at quilt show markets or rug hooking shops. Cut Yellow felted wool ... 1 each Template A and B Gold felted wool ... 1 Template C Brown felted wool ... 1 Template D Black felted wool (background) and backing—cut from each: ... 2 squares 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" Sew Step 1. Trace Templates A-D on paper side of paper-backed fusible web. Cut apart, leaving small margin beyond drawn lines. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse to wrong side of appropriate wool fabric; cut apart on drawn lines. Step 2. Finger-press felted black 5 1/4" squares in half lengthwise and crosswise; use folds as placement guides. Position Template fabrics A and B on 1 square and C and D on the other (Diagram I). Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse in place. Appliqué edges using machine or hand buttonhole stitch (Diagram II). Make 1 of each design. Diagram I Diagram II Step 3. Lay appliquéd coaster top and backing 4 3/4" square right sides together. Using 1/4" seam, sew around outside edge, leaving a 3" opening for turning. Turn coaster right side out, press and hand stitch opening closed. Repeat with second coaster. Pat added a row of buttonhole stitch along the outside edge.