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12-14-2010, 01:48 PM
#281
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Blaine, WA
Posts: 977
I bought the pattern several years ago, and I can't find the name or maker of it. I'll keep looking for it. I don't use it anymore, since I have it memorized. It is the easiest pattern I have ever made and I can make one in about a half hour, including the cutting. You cut all the fabrics the same size. I think the pattern called for 9" fabrics, but on some, where I ran out of fabric, I used 8". You need 4 fabrics, and a piece of Insul-Brite, all the same size. Cut 1 piece of 2 fabrics, and 2 each of the other 2 pieces. Lay the window fabric right side down, the Insul-Brite, the backing fabric right side up. Fold the fabrics that have 2 each diagonally to make 4 triangles, and press. The tricky part is how you lay the triangles down. Each fabric triangle corner goes in a corner of the potholder, overlapping each other. When you get to the last corner, you have to lift up the flap from the first triangle, and put the flap from the last triangle under it. (I know this is confusing, but it is sort of like making fabric pinwheels, and the same fabrics are opposite each other.)
Pin well through all the layers. You really need to use a walking foot at this time. I have tried it without and it doesnt look pretty! Sew around the square edges, and trim the corners a little. Turn it inside out. Fold back the edges of the triangles, since they are on the bias, its very easy. Pin in place and stitch them down.
It's really easier to do than to read and understand it. I'll keep looking for the pattern name for all of you!
Also, thank you to all who made potholders for me! They are very nice!
Pin well through all the layers. You really need to use a walking foot at this time. I have tried it without and it doesnt look pretty! Sew around the square edges, and trim the corners a little. Turn it inside out. Fold back the edges of the triangles, since they are on the bias, its very easy. Pin in place and stitch them down.
It's really easier to do than to read and understand it. I'll keep looking for the pattern name for all of you!
Also, thank you to all who made potholders for me! They are very nice!
12-14-2010, 07:57 PM
#284
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Northwest Georgia
Posts: 3,272
Originally Posted by goldendog55
I bought the pattern several years ago, and I can't find the name or maker of it. I'll keep looking for it. I don't use it anymore, since I have it memorized. It is the easiest pattern I have ever made and I can make one in about a half hour, including the cutting. You cut all the fabrics the same size. I think the pattern called for 9" fabrics, but on some, where I ran out of fabric, I used 8". You need 4 fabrics, and a piece of Insul-Brite, all the same size. Cut 1 piece of 2 fabrics, and 2 each of the other 2 pieces. Lay the window fabric right side down, the Insul-Brite, the backing fabric right side up. Fold the fabrics that have 2 each diagonally to make 4 triangles, and press. The tricky part is how you lay the triangles down. Each fabric triangle corner goes in a corner of the potholder, overlapping each other. When you get to the last corner, you have to lift up the flap from the first triangle, and put the flap from the last triangle under it. (I know this is confusing, but it is sort of like making fabric pinwheels, and the same fabrics are opposite each other.)
Pin well through all the layers. You really need to use a walking foot at this time. I have tried it without and it doesnt look pretty! Sew around the square edges, and trim the corners a little. Turn it inside out. Fold back the edges of the triangles, since they are on the bias, its very easy. Pin in place and stitch them down.
It's really easier to do than to read and understand it. I'll keep looking for the pattern name for all of you!
Also, thank you to all who made potholders for me! They are very nice!
Pin well through all the layers. You really need to use a walking foot at this time. I have tried it without and it doesnt look pretty! Sew around the square edges, and trim the corners a little. Turn it inside out. Fold back the edges of the triangles, since they are on the bias, its very easy. Pin in place and stitch them down.
It's really easier to do than to read and understand it. I'll keep looking for the pattern name for all of you!
Also, thank you to all who made potholders for me! They are very nice!
12-14-2010, 08:05 PM
#285
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,213
Originally Posted by goldendog55
I bought the pattern several years ago, and I can't find the name or maker of it. I'll keep looking for it. I don't use it anymore, since I have it memorized. It is the easiest pattern I have ever made and I can make one in about a half hour, including the cutting. You cut all the fabrics the same size. I think the pattern called for 9" fabrics, but on some, where I ran out of fabric, I used 8". You need 4 fabrics, and a piece of Insul-Brite, all the same size. Cut 1 piece of 2 fabrics, and 2 each of the other 2 pieces. Lay the window fabric right side down, the Insul-Brite, the backing fabric right side up. Fold the fabrics that have 2 each diagonally to make 4 triangles, and press. The tricky part is how you lay the triangles down. Each fabric triangle corner goes in a corner of the potholder, overlapping each other. When you get to the last corner, you have to lift up the flap from the first triangle, and put the flap from the last triangle under it. (I know this is confusing, but it is sort of like making fabric pinwheels, and the same fabrics are opposite each other.)
Pin well through all the layers. You really need to use a walking foot at this time. I have tried it without and it doesnt look pretty! Sew around the square edges, and trim the corners a little. Turn it inside out. Fold back the edges of the triangles, since they are on the bias, its very easy. Pin in place and stitch them down.
It's really easier to do than to read and understand it. I'll keep looking for the pattern name for all of you!
Also, thank you to all who made potholders for me! They are very nice!
Pin well through all the layers. You really need to use a walking foot at this time. I have tried it without and it doesnt look pretty! Sew around the square edges, and trim the corners a little. Turn it inside out. Fold back the edges of the triangles, since they are on the bias, its very easy. Pin in place and stitch them down.
It's really easier to do than to read and understand it. I'll keep looking for the pattern name for all of you!
Also, thank you to all who made potholders for me! They are very nice!
12-16-2010, 09:41 AM
#287
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Chili, New York (Rochester)
Posts: 1,147
Judy, ok, here is where I show my lack of brain sorting, LOL. I am sending a picture of it so you can understand what I'm asking. Here are my questions:
Are triangles put on backing or window side?
If you put the triangles corner-to-corner with fabric, raw edges are in center, right?
If that is right, then I'd have to turn under twice to get a smooth edge on the triangles because they aren't finished.
I've got it all cut and don't know where to go from here? I feel so dumb. Am I the only one who didn't comprehend the directions? :cry: :cry:
Are triangles put on backing or window side?
If you put the triangles corner-to-corner with fabric, raw edges are in center, right?
If that is right, then I'd have to turn under twice to get a smooth edge on the triangles because they aren't finished.
I've got it all cut and don't know where to go from here? I feel so dumb. Am I the only one who didn't comprehend the directions? :cry: :cry:
12-16-2010, 12:53 PM
#288
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Blaine, WA
Posts: 977
The raw edges of the triangles line up with the backing square. The folded edges face the center of the square.
I found the name of the pattern: Easy Foldy Hotpad (& Coaster & Ornament) by DreamOn Quilts.
I found the name of the pattern: Easy Foldy Hotpad (& Coaster & Ornament) by DreamOn Quilts.
12-16-2010, 02:13 PM
#289
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 305
Thankyou goldendog55 for the picture and the instructions.
Originally Posted by goldendog55
I bought the pattern several years ago, and I can't find the name or maker of it. I'll keep looking for it. I don't use it anymore, since I have it memorized. It is the easiest pattern I have ever made and I can make one in about a half hour, including the cutting. You cut all the fabrics the same size. I think the pattern called for 9" fabrics, but on some, where I ran out of fabric, I used 8". You need 4 fabrics, and a piece of Insul-Brite, all the same size. Cut 1 piece of 2 fabrics, and 2 each of the other 2 pieces. Lay the window fabric right side down, the Insul-Brite, the backing fabric right side up. Fold the fabrics that have 2 each diagonally to make 4 triangles, and press. The tricky part is how you lay the triangles down. Each fabric triangle corner goes in a corner of the potholder, overlapping each other. When you get to the last corner, you have to lift up the flap from the first triangle, and put the flap from the last triangle under it. (I know this is confusing, but it is sort of like making fabric pinwheels, and the same fabrics are opposite each other.)
Pin well through all the layers. You really need to use a walking foot at this time. I have tried it without and it doesnt look pretty! Sew around the square edges, and trim the corners a little. Turn it inside out. Fold back the edges of the triangles, since they are on the bias, its very easy. Pin in place and stitch them down.
It's really easier to do than to read and understand it. I'll keep looking for the pattern name for all of you!
Also, thank you to all who made potholders for me! They are very nice!
Pin well through all the layers. You really need to use a walking foot at this time. I have tried it without and it doesnt look pretty! Sew around the square edges, and trim the corners a little. Turn it inside out. Fold back the edges of the triangles, since they are on the bias, its very easy. Pin in place and stitch them down.
It's really easier to do than to read and understand it. I'll keep looking for the pattern name for all of you!
Also, thank you to all who made potholders for me! They are very nice!
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