Alisa gave me the most wonderful gift this holiday season -- a how-to for Appleton Dance! Felt Cup Cozy by Alisa Go to your favorite coffee shop and pickup your favorite drink and a cardboard cup holder. You'll need the cup holder for a template and you'll want refreshment during the project : ) Starbucks sells small-size giftcards that make a nice addition to the cozy if you are making it as a gift. Step 1 Pick two colors of felt and lay them out wrong sides together. I used craft felt that was 50% post-consumer plastics, but wool felt would be wonderful. Using cardboard cup holder as a template, outline the shape on the felt. Step 2 Pin felt to keep it from shifting and sew around inside of outline. I like zigzag, but any stitch would work. Cut felt along outline using straight or pinking shears. Add any additional 'quilting' or stitching. Step 3 Use your drink as a guide and pin felt cozy together. Step 4 (optional) If you are going to make a pocket for a g...
Paradox: Even though we're going in different directions we can still walk side by side.