These neat little coasters are quick and festive for your next holiday get-together. You can make up half a dozen in no time. I much prefer these to the beaded rings you can purchase in boutiques to identify each guest's glass.

Just in time for the holiday season!

SUPPLIES:

Assorted holiday fabrics - this means anything from cotton prints to
silk or velvet
matching thread
pins
chalk or other marker

STEP 1:

For each coaster cut 4 5" squares of holiday fabric.

Layer two of the squares on top of one another with wrong sides together. You will be looking at the right side of the fabric.

STEP 2:

Fold remaining two squares in half wrong sides together and place on top of first two squares. The folded edges face the middle. These two folded edges should overlap slightly. Pin all layers together.

Trace around base of your wine glass.

Stitch 1/4" away from markings thru all layers. Backstitch on folded edges for added strength. Trim away excess fabric and turn. Push out fabric gently and press lightly.

As you can see these are easy for anyone to make. Ideally, each one should be a different fabric so everyone knows which glass is theirs. You can embellish these with ribbon roses, embroidery or leave them plain. Almost any fabric can be used. They can be very elegant or more casual, depending on your lifestyle.

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