Make felt citrus coasters with Cricut for a colorful DIY project that adds a bright summery vibe to your kitchen or patio table.
These felt citrus coasters are a fun and easy Cricut project inspired by lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit slices.
I am sharing two different finishing options, including simple glue assembly or hand stitches for extra texture and detail.
I made these on an afternoon when I wanted something colorful and relaxing, and they instantly gave my table a brighter summery vibe.
With the free SVG file included, this beginner-friendly project is perfect for parties, gifts, or everyday decor.
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Skill Level: Beginner
Total Time: 1-2 hours
Supply List
- Cricut Maker
- Citrus Slice SVG
- FabricGrip Mat
- Rotary Blade
- Felt (white, pink, blue, and green)
- Beacon Felt Glue
- Embroidery Thread (pink, blue, and green) - optional
- Needle - optional
Grab the SVG
Download the Citrus Slice SVG file to get started with this project.
Cricut Design Space
Begin by uploading the SVG file into Cricut Design Space and placing the design onto your canvas.
The SVG is already sized to create a 4-inch coaster, but you can resize it larger or smaller as needed.
Since the design only includes one citrus slice, you can duplicate the image as many times as needed to create a full set of coasters.
If you want to create different citrus styles, change the colors directly in Design Space before cutting. Making a mix of lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit coasters creates a really fun and colorful set.
Once your design is ready, click Make to continue to the cutting screen. The mat preview screen lets you double-check placement before cutting your felt.
On the material settings screen, choose felt as your material setting. Install the rotary blade into your Cricut Maker before loading the mat.
Place the felt onto the FabricGrip mat and smooth it down firmly so the material stays in place while cutting.
After cutting is finished, carefully peel the felt pieces from the mat to help prevent stretching or warping.
Coaster Pieces
Each coaster requires one white felt circle, one larger colored circle, and seven colored triangle pieces.
Originally, I designed the coaster with eight triangle sections, but once I started assembling them, the design looked a little crowded.
After testing both versions, I decided that seven pieces gave the coaster a cleaner, more balanced look.
Some photos may still show eight sections from the earlier version.
There are two different ways to assemble these citrus coasters. You can either glue the felt pieces into place or add hand stitches around each section.
The glued version is definitely faster and works great if you want a quick afternoon project.
The stitched version takes a little more time, but I personally love the extra texture it adds to the finished coaster.
Assembling the Felt Coasters
Before adding glue, arrange the felt triangles inside the white circle until you are happy with the placement.
This makes it easier to adjust spacing before anything is attached permanently.
If you are using only glue, apply adhesive around the outer edges and center of each triangle piece. Press the pieces firmly into place and allow the glue to dry fully.
If you plan to stitch the coaster pieces, use much less glue during assembly. A tiny dot of glue in the center of each felt piece is enough to keep everything from shifting while stitching.
Too much glue near the edges can make stitching difficult because the needle will not slide through the felt as easily.
Keeping the edges clear gives you room to sew comfortably around each section.
For the stitched version, thread your needle with three strands of embroidery floss and use a simple in-and-out stitch around each triangle section.
The stitches add such a cute, handmade touch to the finished coaster.
Once the top citrus layer is complete, flip the white circle over and apply glue in a spiral pattern around the back edges.
Center it on top of the larger colored felt circle and press everything together firmly.
After the glue dries, your coaster is finished and ready to use.
Finished Citrus Coasters
These felt citrus coasters are such a fun way to add color to summer tables, parties, and outdoor gatherings. They also make cute handmade gifts for neighbors, teachers, or anyone who loves bright and cheerful decor.
I love how the stitched version adds a little extra detail, but honestly, both styles turn out adorable. No matter which method you choose, these coasters are one of those Cricut projects that feel quick, relaxing, and satisfying to finish.
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