We did pocket potholders in class last year, and we pinned the binding on through all layers and sewed it together all in one stitch. I used a decorative stitch but it is hard to see in pic.
Also attached is another pot holder using the same technique.
Chaud is Hot in French.
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Heiss is Hot in German.
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