Now, pull up a chair and get ready to rest your favorite holiday beverage on these delightful poinsettia coasters!
These pretty blooms are a modified Dresden Plate, and super easy to sew. A full pattern, which includes the template, is available on Craftsy.
Below is a brief tutorial on how easy it is to sew these charming Dresden Plate Poinsettia Coasters - let's get started!
Choose red and green fabrics that would make a lovely poinsettia - I went with Kona Rich Red and Basil Green. After cutting a strip from each color, the pieces are cut out using the template.
And by putting a ruler up to the edge of the template,
then holding the ruler in place and moving the template aside before making the cut, prevented cutting into the template. Wouldn't want to make it smaller!
Now they're sewn just like a regular Dresden Plate, with angled clipping at the fold to reduce bulk.
After opening the seam and turning right side out, the pieces are given a gentle press, then sewn together.
Once the flowers are together, the seams are pressed in a circular fashion, with three small circles fused in the center.
With some detail stitching of leaf veins, and center applique stitching,
the poinsettia flower is brought to life!
With the addition of the back, turned so that the 'leaves' are exposed between the flower petals,
And here's the back,
with a touch of sealant, such as Fray Check, in the center to take care of any fraying.
I had a ton of fun making these Dresden Plate Poinsettia Coasters, and hope you do to! Remember to leave a comment here, and on all the blogs participating in the hop for a chance to win some of Tula Pink's new holiday fabric, Holiday Homies!

Pretty, huh? In case you're a no-reply blogger, please be sure to include you email in the comments so that Sarah can notify you of your win!
Merry Christmas!
Lovely project - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh how cute are these! Another fun gift idea! Thanks, Susan!
ReplyDeleteThose are really cute! Thanks for the idea. Janice.snell@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteVery Cute Susan!!
ReplyDeleteI love these--and I downloaded the pattern!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
eahorgan@gmail.com
Thanks for this great tutorial. The coasters would be perfect for a hostess gift. mfhagopian@aol.com
ReplyDeleteSuper cute, and very clever. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteGreat coasters--can't wait to make some! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat coasters but I think I will make mine sunflowers!
ReplyDeleteLove, love these coasters-my main theme for decorating at Christmas are poinsettias-what a wonderful add for me-as I have no coasters! Thank you for sharing, Susan
ReplyDeleteThanks for the free pattern.
ReplyDeleteSusan these are adorable. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, thanks for sharing it with us. I read in the comments that someone is going to try sunflowers. I think I'll try both.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea..............easy to make for gifts! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful coaster. Wonderful. Thank you
ReplyDeleteSuper cute idea, thank you for sharing your tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan for sharing this. Also thanks for the free pattern on Craftsy! I do appreciate the work you put into this.
ReplyDeletewonderful idea - super cute
ReplyDeleteSusan, I love these! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip on how you lined your ruler up next to the template, then moved the template before cutting. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and tutorial!! I am going to download this right now and get started!! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this cute tutorial
ReplyDeleteoooh I really love these thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteNice tutorial and free pattern! Thanks, they are a great Christmas idea.
ReplyDeleteWow, not seen coasters like these before - very pretty but well worth the effort :)
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR THE TUTORIAL, GREAT GIFT IDEA ADD A MUG AND SOME COOKIESAND WAIT FOR SANTA . hjrogers@sympatico.ca
ReplyDeleteI really like these coasters. Another's suggestion of a gift package has been noted too! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
ollieami@aol.com
I so enjoy making small projects and these coasters fit the bill. Thank you for participating in this blog hop and for your great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute!! What a delightful idea! Thanks so much for sharing!! IronLftr10@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletePretty and very effective, so very festive too. Thank you for the tutorial Susan.
ReplyDeleteI love these coasters. They will be perfect to make my Mom for her beverages while watching TV.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tutorial, would make great hostess gifts this December
ReplyDeletepatsystitch@gvtc.com
These are so cute and clever! Thank you for sharing your pattern as part of the blog hop!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE dresdens but have never seen them used as coasters. This is a great idea for adding to our holiday decorations.
ReplyDeleteToo cute and simple, my kind of pattern. Thanks for the Tutorial. I see christmas gifts for ss class.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet set and great idea! Lovely tutorial. :)
ReplyDeleteI just adore those mug rugs or coasters.
ReplyDeleteYou make them look so easy to make! True coaster/ drivers are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and easy to make! Love it.
ReplyDeleteIngenious! Thanks! Cotten.gloria@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to use those blocks! Think I will just make up a couple as flowers for year round!
ReplyDeleteI think a bigger version would make a great table centre. Thank you
ReplyDeleteCoasters are adorable. Looks easy enough. Thank you for your tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThese would be great as ornaments, too. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Thanks for the tutorial, you make it look easy with your pictures. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteKa-yute!!!
ReplyDeleteVery fun project and they will make a lovely gift. TFS
ReplyDeleteSimply delightful!
ReplyDeletetvonzalez at gmail dot com
Thanks so much for the tutorial. I love poinsettias!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and practical!!! Thank you.
ReplyDeletekcummings71@gmail.com
Great project, and I also enjoyed reading some of the comments. There are some really good ideas mentioned.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet project. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty coasters! A nice addition to my Christmas table!
ReplyDeleteFun, fun, fun! I could see some of these in my near future.
ReplyDeleteI love this ideal! These are really cute! Thanks!
ReplyDeletehulseybg at gmail dot com
Christmas gift solved for coworkers....this mug rug, a nice mug and tea or hot chocolate packet....they will love it! maryc76904 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty and a great gift set for the holidays. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeleteWhat fun coasters! I love the quilting on them especially - adding the veins really add the perfect touch and keep them together easily. These really look festive. ~smile~ Roseanne
What a great project. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCute little poinsettias! These would add a splash of color anywhere! Great coaster idea (or mug rug, or whatever the proper name is!)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute idea! Lovely! Thank you for the tutorial and pattern!
ReplyDeleteWow, those are just darling! Thanks for sharing such a clever idea. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSusan, these coasters are one of the best projects I've seen on the hop! A set of these would make a lovely hostess gift for a holiday party, or just to keep around for impromptu guests during the holidays. Thanks for the free project, too, on Craftsy. So much fun!
ReplyDeleteI love mug rugs and these are just right for the holidays. Thank you for the pattern. Your instructions are very well written.
ReplyDeleteI love these!! Great stocking stuffer idea or a little something to make for a guild member. Thanks for a great tutorial. kthurn@bektel.com
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteCute little coasters!
ReplyDeleteThe coasters are adorable! Thank you for the inspiration. cknapp3626(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
ReplyDeleteThat is a really fun coaster tutorial. Great for a day to just play! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSO PRETTY! GREAT GIFT TO MAKE TOO! THANKS FOR SHARING!
ReplyDeletemsstitcher1214@gmail.com
Another fun gift idea. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteso cute
ReplyDeleteVery nice
ReplyDeleteLovely, and red and green, so good together. I think the perfect gift for a friend who has a new kitchen bench and doesn't want to get a hot cup on it. Thanks for the pattern so much.
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is so creative. Thank you for a great idea. x
ReplyDeleteI love poinsettias, these coasters are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the coasters! I'm thinking I should make some for gifts. Thanks for the pattern and instructions.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful Susan. They would make great gifts. On my blog, near top left, is a phone image "Email". It links to my contact form :)
ReplyDeletei love these coasters but, they are too pretty to use.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the free pattern, they are so cute and will look great on the Christmas table. Thanks for being part of the blog hop delissac@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteVERY CUTE AND FESTIVE THANKS FOR THE GREAT DIRECTIONS. READINGTIRZAH AT YAHOO.COM
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic. I know that I will have to make them.
ReplyDeleteso cute!!
ReplyDeleteThese are just lovely. Thank you for the pattern.
ReplyDeletehijoffeATgmailDOTcom
Very pretty mug rugs--and Thank You for the pattern.
ReplyDeletebarbkaup(at)(yahoo)dot)(com)
these are so sweet. thanks for sharing how you made them
ReplyDeletequilting dash lady at Comcast dot net
Poinsettia for a cookie snack sounds good. Love the idea.
ReplyDeleteFantastic ,can´t wait to make it.Thanks for the pattern!
ReplyDeleteFestive project and with your tutorial looks doable. Thanks Susan!
ReplyDeleteejaneemerson@yahoo.com
What pretty coasters! So great for Christmas!
ReplyDeletenikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com
Your poinsettia coasters are adorable and your tutorial is easy to follow. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these cute coasters with the 12 Days of Christmas in July Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteCute project. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet project. Would be cute on a Christmas Tea table for decorations and as a favor!
ReplyDeleteSusan!! These are SO cute!!!
ReplyDelete**Thank you!** for the great gift idea!!
These have moved up to the top of my gift list!
(Thank you for the great tutorial and pattern!... Already downloaded and ready to sew!
By the way, your other Craftsy patterns are wonderful, too!...)
*Thank you, again!*
Pat T.
Thank you for the tutorial and pattern.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial and pattern. I just learned how to make Dresden plates so have been looking for some ideas to try them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! They would make nice gifts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow very clever you are! That's a great coaster, and not too tricky. Thank you for the easy explanations, and the chance to win some great Christmas fabric. dezertsuz at gmail
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, I may have to make them in several colors! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the tutorial for these cute coasters. Love the idea and will need to try them!
ReplyDeleteInspired as always. And clear directions, too. Thanks.
ReplyDeletePat
Your coasters are fabulous for a special gift. Thanks for the wonderful directions.
ReplyDeleteVery cute idea tyty will half to give this a try.... happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteVery original idea for holiday decor. This is definitely on the to do list😉
ReplyDeleteVery original idea for holiday decor. This is definitely on the to do list😉
ReplyDeleteVery cute coaster. Thanks for the directions on how to make them.
ReplyDeleteI like how you showed us that great tip to pull the template away from the ruler. Would definitely save some frustration!
ReplyDeleteVery,very nice coaster. I want to make them for some friends as Christmas presents. - maybe early Christmas presents so they'll have them to use for this Christmas. Thanks for a great tutorial and the free pattern. Susan
ReplyDeleteSusan, this is awesome!!! I know I have some green and red Kona hanging around in the stash - I will definitely be making some of these!! Thanks for all you've done to help make the hop a success!!
ReplyDeleteLove these. These are on my to do list. SHHHH will be making these for gifts for my quilt group buddies. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI love the Dresden Plate pattern. What a great idea for Christmas coasters.
ReplyDeleteCute idea. Hope I win. Barbara Winkler creations4u7@aol.com
ReplyDeleteHow cheerful those are! They would be great for a gift exchange at a holiday party. Thanks very much for sharing your design & template, as well as for the tutorial.
ReplyDeletevery nice coasters thanks for the tutorial too
ReplyDeleteVery nice and not to difficult to get done by Christmas. Jmikebalou (at) aol (dot) com
ReplyDeleteThese would be a festive addition to Christmas beverage service. I think they'd also be useful in different colors for spring or fall. Thanks for the tutorial. susanprincess at att dot net
ReplyDeletebrilliant, i can see make myself making these thank you
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, I must make some. beimborn@charter.net
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - what a clever idea! These coasters are beautiful. Thanks!
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Those are so clever!! A great hostess gift too!! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea, thanks!
ReplyDeleteKarb328@aol.com
Cute project. I may have to give dresden plate a try. Thanks for participating in the blog hop!
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ReplyDeleteVery cool dresden.
Those are darling. I can just see them all over the house at Christmas! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove these. I may have to try the dresden plate pattern. You make this look doable. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! And Dresden Plate is on my long term to-quilt list, so maybe this would be good practice.
ReplyDeleteGreat gift idea. I plan to make a set for my sister-in-law and one for me (and an extra for a hostess gift). Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I have never seen this one before. They really would make great little gifts. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThose are really pretty and your instructions make it look very easy. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThese are too, too cute. Thanks for the great directions.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable are those!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are great! They could be adaptable for all seasons. I'm getting ideas...
ReplyDeleteOh these are so cute!! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Great idea for a quick gift.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute, Susan. I love the way you stitched them.
ReplyDeleteShahann@yahoo.com
That seems simple enough to make an entire set in a short amount of time. Thank you for the tutorial. momoftana at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea. Love them. Thank you for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI love these! Thanks for the directions on how to make them. I just might try a few!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love this! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteVery cute idea, would be great for gifts! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable-- I can't resist dresdens.
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Can't wait to make a few. tljeo at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteThis is such an awesome project--I know a few people that would love to get these as a gift! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteTerrific, useful, and festive project, Susan! Thank you for the tutorial! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThey're so pretty! Your perfect stitching of the veins, etc, really make them look great.
ReplyDeleteThese are a very festive and great way to add decor while protecting the table. Thank you for sharing this great gift idea!
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