Potholders
Project Information
by Chris Malone
Size: 8" x 8"
Materials (for one)
- 8-1/2" x 8-1/2" square of Therma-Flec Heat Resistant Cloth
- Scraps of two coordinating print fabrics
- 8-1/2" x 8-1/2" square of 100% cotton batting
- 5" piece of 3/8"-wide grosgrain ribbon
- 1"-diameter button
- No-fray solution
- Basic sewing supplies and tools
Instructions
Note: All seams are ¼"-wide with right sides together unless otherwise directed.
Cutting
- Cutting for Floral Center with Red Borders:
- From floral print, cut one 6-1/2" x 6-1/2" square. From red print, cut two 1-1/2" x 6-1/2" strips and two 1-1/2" x 8-1/2" strips.
- Cutting for Blue Center with Yellow Borders:
- From blue print, cut one 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" square. From yellow print, cut two 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" strips and two 2-1/2" x 8-1/2" strips.
- For either potholder, first sew the shorter border strip to the top and bottom of the center square; press seams toward the border. Sew the longer strips to the sides; press the seams toward the border.
- Hold the pieced top and Therma-Flec squares right side together and pin to the batting square. Sew all around, leaving a 4" opening on one side. Trim the batting close to the seam, trim the corners and turn right side out through the opening. Press.
- Fold in the seam allowance on the opening and slip stitch the folded edges together to close.
- Stitch in the seam line between the center square and the borders.
- Apply no-fray solution to both ends of the ribbon; let dry. Fold the ribbon in half to form a loop and place the button over the ends. Stitch the button and ribbon ends to one corner of the potholder.
For diagrams and patterns please download the PDF instructions.
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