Step #10.

Repeat for the other set of squares. Now you have two separate sets of squares, each with a slit in the back.

Set them aside for now.

Step #11.

Using the 5" x 2-1/2" rectangle fabric, sew a tube as shown. Use a scant 1/4" seam allowance.

This will become the loop for the potholder.

Step #12.

Turn the tube right-side out.

I flatten mine so that the seam is in the center, as shown by the arrow in the photo.

Then sew down each side of the tube, about 1/8" in from the sides.

Step #13.

If you flip the tube over, this is the front side.

Step #14.

We're ready to put all the pieces together! :mrgreen:

The photo shows the order that the pieces go in.

First, lay the larger square down, with the slit facing up.

Second, fold the loop/tube in half, with the seam on the inside, and place it in the corner of the larger square as shown. Make sure the raw ends extend about 1/2" or so past the seam line so it'll get sewn in properly.

Third, lay the smaller square down on top of the larger square, with the slit facing down.

Center the squares up, making sure the loop/tube doesn't shift. You can pin it if you want, but I didn't find it necessary.

Both slits should be inside the sandwich now.

Step #15.

Sew around the previously-sewn line on the smaller square to connect everything together. (See the arrow in the photo.)

I prefer to start at the corner where the loop is, and back-stitch a few times, then go around the square. I back-stitch a few times at the end to make sure the loop is extra secure.

Step #16.

Sew an "X" from corner to corner as shown. This secures the slits, and quilts the potholder at the same time! :D

You're finished! :thumbup:

Additional comments:

You can make the squares larger or smaller if you want, but leave a difference of 3/4" between the two sets to keep the "layered look".

You could even make the potholders round, rectangular, or hexagon-shaped instead of square! :-)

And yep, these are wonderful for using up scraps! :mrgreen:

wow, what a great tut and so timely!!!!!
thank you, i'll be making a few of these for the swap, i hope a get one like this back!!

Gret tut!