Rhonda

Okay now we are ready to finish the hotpad.

At this point you can choose to quilt the hotpad and add a binding.
I don't like bindings so I use the pillowcase method or the birthing method.

Place your top face down on the backing(face up)
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Trim the backing to match the front
Pin the top and backing together
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Lay the top on the batting and cut out 2 layers
slightly larger than your top
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Make sure you put the top against
the batting. It makes it easier to sew
No seams to catch on the needle this way
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Pin the top to the batting
and trim the batting
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IF you want to use a loop
You can add it now.
Find the middle of one side and
sew on the loop. I fold it in half
and sew the two raw edges together.
then sew it to the edge of the hotpad
I use a shoestring for the loop.
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I like to baste the border to the batting
so when you turn the hotpad right side out
the batting won't seperate
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Now sew around the hotpad.
I leave an opening about 2" or so
to turn the hotpad through
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