I always round off the corners of potholders and use bias binding. No fighting with mitered corners on a small project this way.

Cari

I make mine exactly lik froggyintexas. Everyone loves them and they are quick and easy and very fun!

I make pot holders a lot and I never bind. Just do a Pillowtop version. So easy to flip.

You can make potholders without the insulbrite, just use several layers of old insulated underwear or heavy flannel ot twill or denim. It's nice but not necessary. My mom made tons of potholders before insulbrite was invented.

thanks Froggy in Texas... I am not a new quilter and have made lots of potholders and mug rugs, etc. but this is one of the easiest directions I have seen. I love strip quilting and will try this soon...

This frog lady, also in Texas, makes her potholders using the method suggested by FroggyinTexas except my layers are backing, batting, insulbrite, muslin, and top fabric. Most of my potholders finish around around 8 1/2". I read somewhere that the muslin catches any condensation. I also use this method when making table runners that are more than decorative. My SIL requested them that way.

I quilt it and put a sleeve on the back and slip a silicone potholder in it. This way I can place it on the table and put hot pots or dishes on it. Its really like a potholder, hot mat combo.

I strip piece mine using scraps and the method FroggyinTexas described. I might recommend bias binding and rounded corners if you aren't yet really comfortable with mitered corners. The smaller the project, the harder it is to bind and miter IMHO.

I use 2 squares of Warm & Natural batting, all the components need to be cotton; so that nothing melts when you pick up a hot pan. My potholders are a 7-8" square and batting and bottom fabric are 1" larger. For the top, its usually an orphan block or one that didn't come out right. I quilt the potholder diagonally and vertically and then trim and bind like a quilt, using a 2.5" strip folded in half; sew to the back and then turn over to the front and top stitch it down. I have made all of my pot holders.
Sharon in Texas

I am not familiar with the "pillowtop" version. Can you describe how to do this? I enjoy making pot holders, but I really hate doing the binding portion of the project.

What do you do on yours to make the 'hang-up' portion on the pot holder?
Thanks, in advance.
mac