Learn how to make Sashiko Coasters with this step-by-step tutorial. You can use any Sashiko stitches to make these coasters – perfect for trying out different stitches that you might want to include on bigger projects!
We’ve used the basic Jujizashi Sashiko stitch, the persimmon flower stitch and a basic Sashiko star stitch for our set of four coasters.
This is a super easy project, perfect for when you are looking for a small hand stitching project while watching TV, or to take on the road with you. You start by stitching out your Sashiko blocks first, and then sewing them to a backing to make a coaster.
These coasters are perfect gifts for everyone!
How to Make Sashiko Coasters
Learn how to make Sashiko stitched coasters with this step-by-step tutorial with photos.
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Materials
- 5-inch square of fabric to stitch
- 5-inch square of fabric for backing
- Sashiko thread of choice - can use #8 Perle Cotton
Tools
- Sashiko needle, or needle suitable for the thread you've chosen
- Removable fabric marker. I used the Clover white marking pen
- Quilter's ruler OR 4-inch piece of plastic canvas
Instructions
- We start by doing the Sashiko stitching on the 5-inch piece of fabric. I recommend leaving a 1-inch margin of unstitched fabric around your stitching.
Start by marking a grid on your fabric for your stitching. I did four different designs for my set of coasters, all that worked in a grid stitch format.
One way to mark the grid is to make 1/4-inch lines both vertically and horizontally with your quilter's ruler.
- Here is a grid of lines using the ruler.
- An alternative method is to make a dotted grid. Cut a piece of plastic canvas the size of your stitched design. Secure your fabric and the plastic canvas so they don't shift while you are marking your fabric. I pinned them to my wool pressing mat, but you could use painters' tape and attach to a smooth surface like your cutting board.
- Here is the coaster fabric marked with dots.
- Stitch your design. A perfect stitch for beginners is the Jujizashi Sashiko stitch, which uses the basic running stitch both horizontally and vertically to form crosses.
- Once you have stitched your design, mark the wrong side of the fabric about 1/4-inch from your finished design. Since this is such a small project, I decided to hand stitch the backing to the stitched fabric.
- Place your Sashiko stitching and your backing right sides together and stitch all around your coaster on your marked line, leaving a 1/2 inch opening to turn the coaster right side out.
When you are done stitching, trim all four corners and the three sides that are completely stitched, so there is less fabric in the middle of the coaster, making it easier to turn.
- Turn the coaster right side out. You can see the opening here.
- Stitch the opening closed and press. Voila! You have a coaster! Here are two sizes of the cross stitched Sashiko stitch on coordinating coasters.
- Try different stitches and make a collection of Sashiko coasters!
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Most coasters are somewhere between 4 or 5-inch squares. Of course, when you make them yourself, you can make them any size you’d like!
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