Comments on: diy project: abigail’s cork trivet and coaster set

By: Teresa

Teresa — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:30:46 +0000

i LOVE the look of these! one question–what method/tool did you all use for cutting the cork into slices like that? i tried a serrated knife and my cork crumbled and the cuts were not uniform. any tips?

By: April Perry

April Perry — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:35:34 +0000

I have several forms of cork trivets and coasters that I make and sell on Etsy. I’ve never thought of stitching them together. I’m worried this version would be very flimsy if picked up, I typically use a cork board backing on mine for stability.

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:36:34 +0000

Couldn’t the corks just be super-glued together rather than sewn? Do you think that would work? Maybe I’ll give it a try…

By: Sarita

Sarita — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:52:11 +0000

Ciao a tutti!
I’m trying to make it right now and I thought I would write down some tips.yes, sewing together is not the easiest task, so help yrself with a wooden base, where you put the corks’pieces, use a hammer if required to push the needle down through and to help you you can use also a needle-nose pliers! still a really meticulous job, but the result should be awesome. I’m still at the second circle so waaaay to go. I’m making a place-mat. ciao!

By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:55:34 +0000

Has anyone actually done this? Sewing cork together is hard! Great idea, but not as easy as it looks. I’m not bashing, but could use some more helpful instructions.

By: Cleo

Cleo — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:28:09 +0000

This is so clever and really cool looking. I have one question though…how do you sew the corks together? Like do you use the same long piece of thread the whole time, or do you tie it off and use seperate thread for each cork? I don’t want the back to look a mess with a bunch of knots and thread going all over the place. Thanks!!