I have always been drawn to vintage embroidered cocktail coasters. Maybe because of their small size and different designs. While looking through a stash of tossed away embroidery transfers from an estate sell that a dear friend had sent my way, I found a cute design perfect for such a coaster.
Of course, I always pull out my pink and burgundy floss first,which reminds me of rose buds and tea parties, I stitched this one........
then I turned to the sunny and cheery colors , which always remind me of daffodils in April, this one turned out nice....I think. 
I think these kinds of things dress up a table and make everything so pretty! I am in the process of making several sets of these.......perhaps in sets of 6? In different sets of colors....however, they would also be pretty in mix match colors as well.
I love the way they can dress up a plain plate. Blue and white is always a wonderful way to decorate.
I am already thinking about what to give for Christmas....a set of these with a teacup and some tea in a small basket would be wonderful.....don't you think? How about you? Do you like little pieces of embroidery...crochet....or even painted things? Do you use coasters and do you decorate your table with linens? I would love to hear.
9 comments:
Loved the coasters. They're very pretty!
Oh my, I love the coasters. And I also love the cup and saucer in your header :-)
Your embroidery is superb, your photography speaks volumes, and both are equally beautiful! Great idea you have for Christmas gifts! Thanks for sharing your inspiring creativity!
Yes, I use coasters. Mine are quilted ones but I think I'll go more fancy and do some embordiered ones.
Oooo! Yes! What a wonderful Christmas gift idea. I happen to know how beautiful your work is. A little coaster and a pretty tea cup will be a treasured gift.
Patricia :o)
You must have finished your teatowels to have the time to make these beautiful coasters! They are adorable. I've made several coasters, but in cross stitch. I think I prefer your embroidered ones!
Those are so pretty, Kathleen!
They are beautiful. You do such lovely work.
Sandy
Love both of your blogs and added them to my blog list! Your embroidery is just lovely. shery jespersen
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