Originally Posted by
amandaKquilts
Hello Quilting Friends!
So, I am fairly new to quilting and would like to start with some small projects to familiarize myself with my new machine. I have seen several posts on pinterest about quilted pot holders. I have the basic supplies to complete these, but I'm curious as to what type of batting would be the best? Has anyone ever made any before? What type of batting did you use?
I love to make potholders. I strip piece mine, so they are quilted when they get the strips on. It goes this way.
1. The backing, at least 9 and 1/2 inches square. You can use scraps for this. (2) A layer of insulbrite (3) A layer of batting (4) a layer of inexpensive muslin (5) the strips sewed on diagonally or straight up and down.
Then square it up. I never make a pot holder less than 9 inches square.
Then bind it. I use 2 and 1/2 inch strip folded in half. Sew it on the backside, turn it over the edge, to the topside, press it and then use a decorative stitch to sew the top of the binding down.
You get an attractive potholder that isn't too fancy to use but will nake you glad every time you see it.
Peace and grace, froggyintexas