Punch needle coasters
Make a 100 mm punch needle coaster or mug rug with a simple colour design, folded foundation edges and a sewn felt back.
Template and size
100 × 100 mm finished design. Add mounting margins and the sewing allowance given in the steps.
Print the soft heart pattern at this size, then follow the making and finishing steps below.
Supplies
- Yarn or floss with a matching needle and foundation
- Hoop larger than the 100 mm design
- Thin felt, sewing needle and matching thread
Keep a front-view paper copy and your fibre labels beside the frame. Use spare cloth to check the needle, fibre and foundation before beginning.
Make the project
Print and mount
Print the circle at 100 mm across and check the ruler. Leave 50 mm of foundation around it for the hoop. Transfer the mirrored design for a looped face.
Work the design
Punch the heart, then the background. Keep the outer row inside the circular outline. Use a low loop setting so the finished cup surface can sit evenly.
Fold the edge
Remove the cloth from the hoop. Trim the spare foundation to a 15 mm folding margin. Ease small clips around the curve, stopping before the punched edge, then baste the margin to the back.
Cover the back
Cut a felt circle slightly smaller than the finished coaster. Sew it to the folded margin with small stitches. Keep the front free of hard lumps or loose tails.
Finish and care
Place an empty cup on the finished coaster and check that it sits flat. Adjust uneven loops and backing before using it.
Keep the yarn and backing care instructions together. Blot spills and let the coaster dry flat.