From McCall's Quick Quilts January 2002

Unbutton the coasters from the heart-shaped keeper and serve up hot chocolate for your guest. Cups of Kindness Designed by Alex DuPre Number of Item and Finished Sizes 4 Coasters ... 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" 1 Coaster Hanger ... 10 3/4" x 10 3/4" Note: Templates are printed reversed and without seam allowance for use with paper-backed fusible web. Click here to download template diagrams. (PDF format.) Fabric Requirements Coasters Green/brown print (border) 1 fat quarter Beige/ivory floral (background, loops) 1 fat quarter 2 assorted blue prints (cups) 4" x 6" piece each 2 assorted green prints (cups) 4" x 6" piece each Tan print (steam) 4" x 8" piece Backing 1 fat quarter Batting (low loft) 1/4 crib size Coaster Hanger 4 assorted red prints (hearts, sashing posts) 6" x 6" piece each Beige print (background) 1 fat quarter 2 assorted blue prints (sashing) 4" x 6" piece each Green holly print (border) 4" x 12" piece Green texture (border, tabs) 1 fat quarter Red floral (binding) 1 fat quarter Backing 1 fat quarter Batting (low loft) 1/4 crib size Other Materials Paper-backed fusible web, 1/4 yd. per project Sewing thread Machine quilting thread 7 green buttons, 3/4" (hanger) Wooden dowel (to hang quilt) Planning We instruct you to use paper-backed fusible web for the appliqué; use traditional methods if you prefer. Alex used the red floral binding fabric (coaster hanger) for one of the 4 assorted red prints (hearts); do likewise if you wish. Cutting the Fabric Coasters Green/brown print ... 8 strips 1 1/4" x 4 1/2" ... 8 strips 1 1/4" x 6" Beige/ivory floral ... 4 squares 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" ... 1 strip 3/4" x 14" ... 2 assorted blue prints—cut from each: ... 1 Template A ... 2 assorted green prints—cut from each: ... 1 Template A Tan print ... 4 Template B Backing ... 4 squares 6" x 6" Batting ... 4 squares 6" x 6" Coaster Hanger 4 assorted red prints cut from each: ... 1 Template C cut a total of: ... 5 squares 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" Beige print ... 4 squares 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" 2 assorted blue prints—cut from each: ... 2 strips 1 1/4" x 4 1/2" Green holly print ... 2 strips 1 1/4" x 9 1/4" Green texture ... 2 strips 1 1/4" x 9 1/4" ... 3 rectangles 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"