This felt fruit coasters kids craft is a cheerful hands-on project for kids, classrooms, and family craft time. It uses the tutorial steps below as the practical guide while adding helpful planning notes so the project feels easier to prepare, follow, and finish. Gather the supplies first, give yourself a little workspace, and enjoy making something creative from simple materials.
Materials:
- Free Printable Felt Fruit Coasters Pattern
- Felt (brown, green, yellow — or other fruit colours)
- Sewing thread (or embroidery floss – cream, black, green, brown)
Equipment:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Cut out the pieces
- Print one of our free fruit coaster templates. You can find the link in the materials list above, with more details below the tutorial.Choose your fruit and then cut out the pieces.
- Cut the template pieces from felt. For all of the coasters you’ll need 2 of the largest circle.For our kiwi coaster we’ve used brown felt for the base, green for the smaller circle, and cream for the small center.
Step 3: Sew the fruit details
- Begin by placing the small circle in the center of the green one. Sew them together with embroidery floss, using a backstitch.To make a backstitch, bring your needle up a little ahead of your last stitch, then go back down where the previous stitch ended. Keep repeating to make a continuous line.
- Then use the same coloured thread to sew the line details that come out from the center of the kiwi.Space the lines roughly 1/4 inch apart and make them varying lengths. Bring your needle under the cream felt in the center to hide that end of the line.
- Use black embroidery floss to make the kiwi seeds, putting 1 between each line. You can make French knots or keep the stitches flat by making small “X” shapes like we did.
Step 4: Connect the larger pieces
- Place the green circle on one of the brown circles, centering it as best you can. Use green embroidery floss to sew them together, using a backstitch.
- Now set the kiwi on top of the other brown circle, lining up the edges nicely.
- Sew them together with brown embroidery floss, using a backstitch.
- Your felt fruit coaster is complete!
- Have fun making a whole set of coasters featuring different fruits!
Helpful Tips
- Read through the full tutorial before starting.
- Prepare the listed supplies ahead of time so each step is easier to follow.
- Check the finished craft against the instructions before displaying or using it.
FAQs
Is this tutorial beginner friendly?
Yes. This felt fruit coasters kids craft is written with simple steps and extra tips for beginners.
Can kids make this craft independently?
Older kids may be able to work independently, while younger kids should have help with any steps that require close attention or small pieces.
How long does the craft take?
Most versions take about 30 minutes, depending on the materials and the pace of the crafter.
Can I use different colors?
Yes. Changing the colors is one of the easiest ways to personalize the finished craft.
Final Thoughts
Once the felt fruit coasters kids craft is finished, take a moment to check the details, compare the result with the tutorial, and display the project somewhere kids can enjoy their work.
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