I hope that I’m not the only person who was not aware that people use coasters for the cup holders in their cars … It took Tammy Anderson’s recent Facebook post with a picture of her newly created coasters to inspire me that woven hexagons would perfect for that purpose.
Photo credit: (c) 2023 Tammy Anderson. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
I’ve been using napkins for years, particularly during this hot summer.
Napkins no more! From now on, I will have handwoven coasters for all cup holders in my car, and just because I can, they will be seasonal!
MATERIALS: Let’s start with some autumnal coasters, woven on the Original TURTLE Loom™ R-regular sett and using Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Cotton” in color 336 Cinnamon Cedar.
HOW TO: This is probably the most perfect beginner project with a purpose that I can think of: Just weave a hexagon … weave in the ends … DONE!
I decided to weave the ends back into the weaving, which maintains an even edging all around. The “extra threads” are barely visible and just add to the coasters ability to soak up a few more drops of condensation.
After weaving the tails back in, just clip them.
Applications are endless, here are a few suggestions:
- Make a set of 4-6 coasters as a great gift for someone who gave you a ride or is on the road a lot.
- Think ahead and make stocking stuffers for friends, family members, colleagues.
- Make those coasters in team colors, or make a set in someone’s favorite or car colors.
- Great little something for a new driver? First car?
Start with transforming your car today …
Cute and practical!!
Thank you, and I agree!
They are very nice to use in the car.
And when you need to have one cup higher in the holder, because sometimes two cups in there can be difficult. I make them thicker. Makes it easier to get the cup out.
Sweet!