Moonrise's Extra-Thick Super-Quick Potholders
08-21-2010, 12:09 AM
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Lookie at these potholders I just came up with! :mrgreen: They're extra-thick and super-quick to make, and no fancy-schmancy sewing is required. :lol:
In the following posts, I'll give the directions so you can make some of your own, if you like.
In the following posts, I'll give the directions so you can make some of your own, if you like.
08-21-2010, 12:14 AM
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Okay.
Step #1.
First you'll need to cut your fabric and batting. I used Insul-Bright for better protection from heat, but you can use regular batting too.
You'll need to cut the following:
7-1/2" squares:
a square of fabric for the front (you can use a pieced square or a solid piece of cloth - whichever you prefer)
a square of contrasting fabric for the back
a square of Insul-Bright
6-3/4" squares:
a square of fabric for the front (you can use a pieced square or a solid piece of cloth - whichever you prefer)
a square of contrasting fabric for the back
a square of Insul-Bright
A rectangle that measures 5" x 2-1/2" for the loop.
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In my photo below, I used yellow fabric for the backing, and scrappy pieced blocks for the front. The white is the Insul-Bright.
Step #1.
First you'll need to cut your fabric and batting. I used Insul-Bright for better protection from heat, but you can use regular batting too.
You'll need to cut the following:
7-1/2" squares:
a square of fabric for the front (you can use a pieced square or a solid piece of cloth - whichever you prefer)
a square of contrasting fabric for the back
a square of Insul-Bright
6-3/4" squares:
a square of fabric for the front (you can use a pieced square or a solid piece of cloth - whichever you prefer)
a square of contrasting fabric for the back
a square of Insul-Bright
A rectangle that measures 5" x 2-1/2" for the loop.
.....
In my photo below, I used yellow fabric for the backing, and scrappy pieced blocks for the front. The white is the Insul-Bright.
PHOTO: 7-1/2" squares on the left, 6-3/4" squares on the right, 5" x 2-1/2" rectangle at the bottom.
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08-21-2010, 12:18 AM
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Step #2.
Make a sandwich with one of the block sets.
The Insul-Bright goes first, shiny side up.
Then place the front fabric on top of it, facing up.
Then place the backing on top of the pile, facing down.
Make a sandwich with one of the block sets.
The Insul-Bright goes first, shiny side up.
Then place the front fabric on top of it, facing up.
Then place the backing on top of the pile, facing down.
This is the order the squares go in.
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08-21-2010, 12:26 AM
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Step #7.
Being very very careful, cut a slit in the backing fabric. You just want to cut the BACKING ONLY. Don't cut the front fabric!
This slit needs to be around 2-1/2" - 3" long. This is the opening where we'll turn the squares right-side out! :mrgreen:
(Don't worry. It won't show! :wink: )
Being very very careful, cut a slit in the backing fabric. You just want to cut the BACKING ONLY. Don't cut the front fabric!
This slit needs to be around 2-1/2" - 3" long. This is the opening where we'll turn the squares right-side out! :mrgreen:
(Don't worry. It won't show! :wink: )
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