February 9 ~ Valentine Inspiration

Embroidered Coasters by Lina, Linaloo

Lina makes beautiful things. Remember her Patchwork Star Tutorial? If you’d like to make something similar you can find coaster tutorials here, here & here. Find embroidery tips and download our Pocket Stitch Guide on our tutorials page. We’ll have a great related tutorial tomorrow too!…

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128 Responses to “February 9 ~ Valentine Inspiration”

1. Len responds:
   Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 8:50 am →

   Love the simplicity!

2. Jerilyn responds:
   Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 8:56 am →

   What great giveaways! Very cute coasters, too!

3. Kathleen responds:
   Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:03 am →

   Washable coasters are great, & personalised ones even better !

4. Claire responds:
   Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:05 am →

   Fun coasters! I can’t wait to start making them.

5. Andrea responds:
   Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:15 am →

   So sweet!

6. Kimberly responds:
   Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:17 am →

   These are really lovely. Thanks for the reminder about the patchwork stars, as well!

7. Katie B responds:
   Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:17 am →

   So sweet! I love these.

8. Ellen responds:
   Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:18 am →

   Love these! The simplicity is gorgeous.

9. qsogirl responds:
   Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:20 am →

   oh, love that stitching so very much!!

10. aSprinkling responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:23 am →

    So cute! And so simple! I love them.

11. Marilyn responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:23 am →

    Oh, how cute and useful!!

12. Heather S responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:24 am →

    How Cute!

13. amber responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:28 am →

    i love the colors and the embroidery on these!

14. carolyn responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:28 am →

    simply sweet…. learning a little hand-embroidery is on the to-do list, this may be the perfect little project to begin!

15. Angela responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:30 am →

    I would love to learn how to do embroidery. That’s very cute.

16. Sade responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:31 am →

    Lovely coasters, and thanks for reminding me I had to print the Pocket Stitch guide!

17. Lisa Berends responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:33 am →

    The coasters are adorable. Love the color combination!!

18. Kim Henslee responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:47 am →

    these coasters are sweet! i’m trying to make myself learn more about embroidery and decorative stitches! these are perfect!
    thanks for posting!
    k

19. Kolleen responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:49 am →

    Thanks for the reminder of these great little projects. The coasters are so easy and fun, but I’d forgotten about them. I have a nice handful of pink and red scraps to whip some up!

20. Sonya M responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:56 am →

    Those coasters are lovely! I promised a set of coasters for my best friend, maybe these would work!

21. Beth responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 9:57 am →

    I think this color combination is great. It isn’t overly “Valentine-sy”. I could envision these being reused for other occasions such as a birthday, shower or tea party.

22. Judi B responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:00 am →

    SWEET & SIMPLE.

23. Amber responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:02 am →

    These are so beautiful – and elegant!

24. Cinnamon responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:08 am →

    I love those!

25. Vicki K responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am →

    I love the whimsy of the embroidered heart!

26. Michele responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am →

    i love how clean and simple the design is!

27. Faith responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:11 am →

    That is adorable!! I need to make those right now. I wish I weren’t on lunch break at work…

28. JJ responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:21 am →

    I love how simple these are and the fabric and thread colors are great together!

29. Char responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:24 am →

    Can never have too much thread. Thanks for all the treats!

30. Kim K. responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:31 am →

    These are so sweet! Great project!

31. mandy @ living peacefully with children responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:37 am →

    Cute. I wonder…could we use some coasters?

32. Terri responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:37 am →

    lovely, lovely coasters…….. : )

33. sharon responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:37 am →

    That was a great little tutorial, thanks Sharon.

34. leslie responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:39 am →

    these are really cute- what a great idea!

35. Bindu Ann responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:39 am →

    So cute!

36. Crystal Lynn responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:42 am →

    these are so cute! I love the understated look.

37. gesine responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:45 am →

    oooh. so understated. I’d love to make those.

38. --ginger. responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:49 am →

    These are so stinking cute.

39. Mary Beth responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:54 am →

    I love these coasters! I will have to make some similar to these for a gift I need to make!

40. DebbieKL responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:57 am →

    Coasters sound like a great idea for using up some scraps. Thanks!

41. Mrs. Not the Jet Set responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am →

    I never thought about making coasters. It might be the best way for me to get some cool looking ones

42. Caren responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 11:06 am →

    I love the blue and red together. So cute!

43. Brandi responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 11:06 am →

    so cute! i can see it now….coasters for every holiday embroidered with cute designs… another thing to add to my wish list!

44. ellie responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 11:19 am →

    i love it sew cute

45. MrsNehemiah responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 11:31 am →

    it’s like a treasure map. x marks the spot!

46. Katie responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 11:37 am →

    These are adorable!!! I bet they whip up in no time too, which is good, considering that is about how much time I have!

47. Jennwith4 responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 11:51 am →

    Those look so cute and so simple too!

48. Kelli responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 11:52 am →

    I have just gotten into hand embroidery and I love it! These look so simple and pretty I just have to try them!

49. Zina responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 11:58 am →

    I love these! They are such a pretty idea.

50. Its_Lily responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:02 pm →

    oooh, I like! Once again, how easy is it to make these?

51. Maya responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:03 pm →

    Those are very cute!

52. DebbieB responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:04 pm →

    These are very pretty and look simple to make, which is just my style. Thanks.

53. Morgan responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:05 pm →

    I have a thing for coasters. And these look great!

54. Sorahart responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:06 pm →

    These look great, but not hard to do!

55. Shawna responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:13 pm →

    What a wonderful idea! I’m going to make some of these this afternoon:)

56. Su-sieee! Mac responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:17 pm →

    Coasters! Love ‘em.

57. Michelle responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:17 pm →

    Love the stitched heart scribble. The coaster looks like suede!

58. Bekah responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:25 pm →

    Oh, I love those, I’m very excited about the tutorial.

59. rebeccah jacobs responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:27 pm →

    Wow I am very into putting embroidery on everything and love all the awesome ideas!! Keep them comming!!!

60. sarah responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:44 pm →

    These are adorable! Simple, yet so attractive!

61. Jessie H responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:50 pm →

    Thanks for all the ideas! So cute!

62. Amy responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:51 pm →

    Lovely! These would be an awesome hostess gift with a cute mug and a bag of coffee.

63. Kathy responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 12:59 pm →

    So simple, sooo sweet! Must make.

64. rae responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 1:14 pm →

    those coasters are lovely!

65. alisha responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 1:18 pm →

    I love the simplicity of these coasters. Very nice.

66. Jenny responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 1:20 pm →

    Simply gorgeous!

67. Wendy responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 1:33 pm →

    Love the heart embroidery.

68. Debi responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 1:52 pm →

    wow how very simple and cuuuuuute! Love it!

69. Mary on Lake Pulaski responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 2:00 pm →

    What an unusual and cute giftie for Valentine’s Day!!

70. Alyssa responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 2:17 pm →

    How beautifully simple!

71. Rebecca responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 2:22 pm →

    I’ve been looking for simple projects that I can use my remnants and leftovers on and this looks great

72. Bethany responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 2:28 pm →

    I love the bit of embroidery! Very nice!

73. Krystina responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 2:54 pm →

    THESE ARE SO CUTE!

74. Deb Cameron responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 2:59 pm →

    How simple, sweet and yet totally practical, love it!

75. Liz B responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 3:01 pm →

    these are so simple and beatiful–you could do them with initials, too!

76. Christine responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 3:02 pm →

    Wow – that’s so elegant – and so simple! I love it.

77. Darlene Strickland responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 3:03 pm →

    These are really cute!

78. Little Miss S. responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 3:05 pm →

    cute, yet so simple.

79. C. Michele responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 3:06 pm →

    I love to embroider!

80. Kristin responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 3:24 pm →

    those are so cute! I need to find time to make those.

81. Lorrie responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 3:27 pm →

    Oh I do love that sweet heart trail across the coaster.

82. Emme responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 3:44 pm →

    What great ideas!

83. Jodes responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 3:44 pm →

    Oh boy, those are adorable! And so simple! Hmmm….

84. Jen responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 3:50 pm →

    A lesson in simplicity – stunning! Embroidery/stitchery is HOT now, and about time too. Jen x

85. Jessica W responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 3:55 pm →

    Fun! I’ve been adding embriodery to everything lately! This is a great, quick and easy gift idea!

86. Ramona responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 4:00 pm →

    So simple and so sweet. Very charming.

87. Mary responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 4:00 pm →

    These are so sweet!

88. Joanna responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 4:13 pm →

    Lovely! Nice embroidery!

89. ~Helen~ responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 4:20 pm →

    Those are so cute.

90. duff responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 5:00 pm →

    sometimes the simplest designs are best; this is a great example!
    :O)

91. tscd responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 5:01 pm →

    Yay! I need some coasters in my house and these are SO pretty!

92. Courtney responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 5:16 pm →

    They would look so pretty on my coffee table. Hmmm… wonder if I have time before Sunday. Hope so!

93. moira responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 5:50 pm →

    nice colors.

94. KM responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 6:17 pm →

    Oh my goodness, these are adorable! I’ve been thinking about making some, and this may have pushed me over the edge.

95. Linda responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 6:45 pm →

    Such a cute idea. Love the simple embroidered touch.

96. Candy responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 6:49 pm →

    Yup! The simplicity of these is just stupendous!

97. Debbie St.Germain responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 6:57 pm →

    Such a simple but beautiful design, that would be nice to make up.

    Debbie

98. Susanne responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 7:31 pm →

    It’s amazing what a few cute, simple stitches can add to any project. Love these!

99. Melissa responds:
    Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 7:58 pm →

    The may be Valentine inspired, but they are cute enough for everyday!

100. Tong responds:
     Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 8:17 pm →

     Love these! So simple and so pretty!

101. Sheetal responds:
     Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 8:28 pm →

     love the color and the simplicity!

102. Pamela responds:
     Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 8:33 pm →

     Lovely….now where did I put my solids?

103. Francis C. Moore responds:
     Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 8:42 pm →

     I like the coasters.

104. Katie responds:
     Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 8:57 pm →

     so simple and sweet.

105. Ellen responds:
     Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 8:59 pm →

     What a great hostess gift!

106. Lacy Oden responds:
     Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:00 pm →

     I’m really lovin these =) i think i need to be my own valentine and make some for myself =)

107. Whitney responds:
     Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:00 pm →

     I live these, they’re adorable! I’d love to make a bunch for my wedding!

108. ellen responds:
     Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:02 pm →

     Too Cute!

109. MissMary responds:
     Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:07 pm →

     Sweetness! I created sets of quilted coasters for friends for Christmas this year

110. Jennifer S. responds:
     Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 10:30 pm →

     These are seriously cute. I bet these could be tweaked for each holiday too… I’m going to need more storage space.

111. Stacey C. responds:
     Posted: February 9th, 2010 at 11:02 pm →

     The embroidery is so delicate and simple–it’s gorgeous!

112. jennsquared responds:
     Posted: February 10th, 2010 at 4:10 am →

     so cute!

113. Sarah responds:
     Posted: February 10th, 2010 at 4:27 am →

     The embroidery is a nice touch!

114. kara responds:
     Posted: February 10th, 2010 at 6:13 am →

     Very cute! Love the little heart embroidery!

115. Elizabeth responds:
     Posted: February 10th, 2010 at 7:13 am →

     These are going on my “need to make it” list!

116. Marcia W. responds:
     Posted: February 10th, 2010 at 7:18 am →

     These are sweet and practical

117. Stacy responds:
     Posted: February 10th, 2010 at 7:33 am →

     I love that handstitching and we do need some coasters for our nightstands. Thanks for sharing!

118. mon ami responds:
     Posted: February 10th, 2010 at 8:17 am →

     great idea to use up some scraps!

119. Deborah responds:
     Posted: February 10th, 2010 at 8:20 am →

     Will definitely try out this pattern. Thank you!

120. Mama Lusco responds:
     Posted: February 10th, 2010 at 8:47 am →

     Beautiful! I like the simplicity.

121. Kathy responds:
     Posted: February 10th, 2010 at 9:59 am →

     Really nice, quick coasters!

122. Cristi responds:
     Posted: February 10th, 2010 at 11:15 am →

     Cute!

123. Kelli responds:
     Posted: February 10th, 2010 at 12:45 pm →

     I am in love with these coasters. And I think I might could actually get them done, too. Just enough handwork without being too much!

124. Jessica C. responds:
     Posted: February 10th, 2010 at 1:04 pm →

     I love these!

125. Carla responds:
     Posted: February 12th, 2010 at 9:50 am →

     So cute!

126. Sandra responds:
     Posted: February 12th, 2010 at 2:01 pm →

     Love it!!

127. Stephanie Brothers responds:
     Posted: February 12th, 2010 at 9:18 pm →

     Sew simple, so effective, thanks

128. beth responds:
     Posted: February 14th, 2010 at 5:10 am →

     These are so sweet. Not too over the top, either.

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