How to make easy four fold coasters and potholders - a Tulip Square step by step sewing tutorial

[@jo-annefalconer6280]

thanks for sharing this great tutorial ❤

[@nancyharvey5102]

You do an awesome job of teaching your method of making a project it makes for a positive outcome when we try ourself.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! We're glad you found it useful! 🌷

[@janette1694]

Great tutorial- as a learner very clear instructions really glad I came across your channel

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful!😊🌷

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

After a fun filled and busy day in my sewing room, I get to sit with my hand sewing and watch you. You are my fun treat. I hope you have a fabulous week ahead! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@TulipSquare]

Aww that's so nice! We hope you have a wonderful week too! 🌷💕

[@gisellejones1139]

Loved this easy tutorial...planning on getting busy

[@TulipSquare]

We're glad you liked it, we'd love to see what you make! 🌷

[@Vio-ot4ft]

I just made a batch of these for a gift, and here are a few things I learned. I used packaged charm squares with a pinked edge for my 4 front pieces and for my backing. I cut some neutral 5" squares from yardage, and I used a thinner poly batting. At first, I was using the wonder clips, but I found I got a lot of slippage in all the layers, so I started using pins, pinning from the back, and that worked better for me. Another thing I noticed was that my charm squares were probably a "generous" 5 inches, while my batting and inner piece were actually 5 inches, making lining it all up a bit challenging. In future, I'll check/trim charm squares before using them. I also think I'd get less movement using a cotton batting, but I wanted to use up what I had. Just my two cents' worth. This is a great tutorial, and once you do a few they are quick to make. They look very pretty stacked up and tied with a coordinating ribbon when giving as a gift. Thanks again!

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks for sharing your experience! We like to bundle them tied up with a ribbon as well, so easy and cute! 😊🌷

[@MechelleLeeBrooks]

Great tutorial ! Thank you 😊

[@TulipSquare]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! 😊🌷

[@JeanNorris]

This is so much fun, thank you for showing us how to create so many patches with just the four patch

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! 🌷

[@gmapick7773]

LOVE THIS - THANK YOU! I've been looking for a "fairly quick" thing to make for our community bake sale and this is perfect. Plus I'm making some for family and myself!

[@TulipSquare]

Oh perfect! Glad it was helpful! 😊🌷

[@9001012]

Perfect for last minute gifts ! Thank you for sharing

[@TulipSquare]

Definitely a great quick gift idea! Thanks for watching! 🌷

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

If you left the openings there, you could charge/fill them with tea bags, coffee, sugar and hot chocolate sachets and gift them with a mug or tea cup, maybe in a small drawstring bag? Thank-you, All the best.

[@TulipSquare]

You certainly could! What a cute idea! 🌷

[@vickichandler5872]

These are wonderful! Thank you for your tutorial full of tips to help with easier sewing. Blessings to y'all.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Glad to help! 🌷

[@vickybush9889]

Wow you have made my day! I am so amazed at the different patterns made out of the two contrast colors. You are my new best quilting partner and now I’m excited to maybe get some of my projects done by watching your channel🌻🌻🌻Thank you so much for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@TulipSquare]

Wow! What an awesome comment, thank you! Thanks so much for watching!! 🌷💕

[@joane8651]

It was sew much fun to watch, thank you for the video, very pretty. I was asked by my SIL to make them some bowl cozies, will send her a couple of these to go with them.

[@TulipSquare]

That sounds like a fine idea! Thanks for watching! 🌷

[@linda5278]

I've viewed several ways to make this coaster and this was the easiest way to make it. Thanks so much!

[@TulipSquare]

Awesome! Glad to hear it! 😊🌷

[@mhoefler914]

Your info about the direction of putting the 4 in a particular direction is great, I've made that error.

[@TulipSquare]

Yes, it sure makes a difference! 🌷

[@NatureAndOther]

Gorgeous colors 💖👍 Beautiful coasters

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! 🌷

[@OHlookSHINYthing]

I love mug rugs and coasters and potholders! I have a stack of little squares that need used up, and this is the perfect project. I wonder how hard it would be to make these into a circle pattern? Hmmmm.....maybe lay them out in the square, then draw a circle and follow that stitch line? I'm itching to try it!!

[@TulipSquare]

It might be more of a challenge keeping them lined up straight, but it's worth a try!

[@colleenmckenney6500]

Awesome idea. Nice for a mug rug!

[@TulipSquare]

Yes! It's a great easy way to make mug rugs, in any size. Thanks! 🌷

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I love “people come over and want to walk off with my coasters”! Thank you for a great video!

[@TulipSquare]

Haha yes, and we let them!! Good excuse to make some more! 😄

[@gramcracker3able]

I LOVE your videos, so glad I found you! Thank you!!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So happy to hear that! 🥰🌷

[@Vio-ot4ft]

Nice clear instructions! I've heard that if you leave the squares open, and are using them for wine glasses, you can actually insert the wine glass base into the coaster, so the coaster remains 'attached' to the glass when you lift it up. If you make them different colours, these can also act as wine-glass charms. Just insert the glass before you pour the wine :)

[@TulipSquare]

Yes that’s true! I’ve done that with wine glasses. 😊🌷

[@barbarastefani254]

I like how quick this is I need to make up a few

[@TulipSquare]

They're fun to make! 🌷

[@wandawalker4191]

Those would make great Christmas gifts!

[@TulipSquare]

Yes! They make great gifts! Custom colors for everyone! 😊

[@lenacoleman1142]

These are so cool!! I am making some today!! I have never seen these before. Thanks so much!!

[@TulipSquare]

Awesome!! Glad you like them! 😊🌷

[@teresa4773]

Your instructions are very good.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Glad you like them!🌷

[@connieking9873]

Best video. Placement is awesome advice. Thank you

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! We're so glad you found it useful! 🌷

[@kfaz3979]

Paulette, terrific video (and I didn’t have any trouble hearing you)! Excellent advice on which way to place the folded pieces so they’re secure. Thanks for taking the time to foam and explain how to make these, great instructions. Also just watched most of your other videos - you’re terrific at explaining the details! 🥰

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! We're so glad you found it helpful! (also glad you didn't have any trouble with the audio....thanks for letting us know!) 💕🌷

[@jwstanley2645]

Cute project, thanks. I think I will make some of these to put between my glass baking dishes that clank annoyingly when stacked. These will put my bakeware to bed in cozy style, as well as serve as trivets when baked food comes from the oven. Ya!

[@TulipSquare]

Oh that’s a great idea!! They’ll be right where you need them, either way. Perfect! 🌷

[@carolynnentwick6329]

thank you so much, I've made 4 sets of Shamrock coasters. love them and you

[@TulipSquare]

Wonderful! I bet those are so cute! Thank you! 😊🌷

[@miric6224]

Nice idea, clear explanation. Thank you

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! 🌷

[@brendagalethompson8369]

Cool idea. Thanks so much for sharing this. I know how much work it is to make a decent video!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! It definitely is more work than we thought, but we try to get it right! 😊🌷

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

This is neat, I want to try this.

[@TulipSquare]

Go for it! 😊

[@barbarastefani254]

Thank you for this video

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks for watching! 🌷

[@camellamills3906]

Beautiful 😍

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! 🌷

[@zibahayatshahi3507]

Thank you 🙏

[@TulipSquare]

Any time! 😊🌷

[@Ckradolfer]

thanks so much I love this

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So glad you like it! 😊🌷

[@gracielaguzman1448]

hi from mexico i found it very useful

[@TulipSquare]

Oh good! Glad to hear it, thank you! 🌷

[@lynnleipold2617]

Thanks!

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks so much! Happy sewing! 😊🌷

[@momosavino4668]

So thank you ❤

[@TulipSquare]

Glad you liked it! 😊🌷

[@mhoefler914]

I've watched many of this project and no one has ever mentioned this important step: Whatever fabric you use as you lay out the 4, that design will be hidden in the folding. Solution is to lay out your design on the side then flip all 4 over onto the stack before sewing. If you want a very specific pattern on the fabric to show on the final the 4 pieces held together and flipped is critical to get the desired finish. I've made many of these and it will take a lot more fabric than expected to get the right direction of the fold to be shown on the finish. These get daily use as MICROWAVE POTHOLDERS. I make them for gifts, but have found if used as a coaster they need 2 layers of batting. For larger mugs 6 inches works better than 5 inches.

[@TulipSquare]

I think most of our prints were so small that the design was the same everywhere, or it didn't really matter on the larger ones. Any time you fussy cut or want to feature a certain portion of the fabric design, it can use more fabric and take more time to get it the way you want it. 🌷

[@nlw5651]

Hi Paulette... I loved learning this from you. Your instruction is very easy to follow and spot on! I will make a few of these for my Mom for Mother's Day. as one of the trinket type things I am giving to her. I am wonderng if it would work if I made them at 4.5" and then it would be approximately 3.5" when finished so they are a bit smaller for Mom? I really appreciate you sharing how to make these. Love them to bits. Thanks kindly.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you for your nice comments! Yes you can make them in different sizes. Just make sure the pieces are all the same size and they are square.

[@nadinelettieri9871]

Do you wash your charm packs first if you use a charm pack?

[@TulipSquare]

No, we don’t like to prewash any fabric. We prefer to let the cotton fabric, batting and thread all shrink together.

[@sheilakeating9089]

❤

[@TulipSquare]

😊🌷

[@T_i_n_a_]

💙💙💙

[@TulipSquare]

🌷🌷🌷

[@LPKlok]

You create objects that I do not know or otherwise know in my country. Is there any possibility of you creating an image how you use it. The technical sewing instructions are very clearly shown. Sound could be clearer or written, because not everyone has good hearing. It would be a real pleasure for the hearing impaired. I hope Google translate translated it clearly.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you for your comment! We use the smaller ones, called coasters, to put underneath a drink. This is so a hot cup does not leave a ring on the table, or a cold glass does not leave a water spot! The larger ones are potholders, to put on the table or countertop, and put a hot pot or dish on, so you don't burn the table. We do have the instructions written, with photographs, here: tulipsquare.com/patterns/how-to-make-easy-four-fold-coasters-and-potholders/ I hope that helps! 🌷

[@moniquemartel1]

😊

[@TulipSquare]

😊🌷

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I kind of like the squares opened because that is not expected.

[@TulipSquare]

We usually leave them open, we like that too. 🌷

[@donnamazon5092]

I had to turn my volume up to the highest level to be able to hear you.

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks for letting us know! 💕 We're still learning and working on some issues, including the audio levels. 🌷

[@angelikaimnaehglueck]

It´s to quietly, i hear nearly nothing.

[@TulipSquare]

We're sorry! We're still learning, and working on improving everything. Thanks for letting us know! 💕

[@sharonlalli1414]

You are very hard to hear. It is also helpful if you list the material and measurements in description area below

[@TulipSquare]

We're not sure why some people are having trouble with the volume on this one, as it sounds ok on our end. 🤷🏻‍♀️