I shared what was on the design board in this post: January Chookshed Challenge #6.
Since then, I have made lots more scrap blocks made from the 1.5″ strip drawer.
I have scrappy blocks, batting, Insul-Brite, a freezer paper template, and backing all ready to go.
The template is a 10.25″ circle.
I quilted each block, with batting and Insul-Brite (not the backing).
Then I ironed the template to the fabric pieces (one by one, since I only made one template), traced around it, and cut circles from every block and backing piece.
No photo, but I sewed the backing and the quilt sandwich right sides together, leaving an opening for turning.
Turn, press, and topstitch.
Ta da!
Making potholders has been on my to-do list a long time. I really needed some new ones!
One can quilt through all layers, including the backing, and add binding instead of turning and topstitching. A pocket for the hand can also be added. Any size can be made.
One can also add hanging loops.
I don’t hang my potholders, and I don’t concern myself too much with appearance. These are made to be used. They will be stained and burned.
Having said that, there are a whole lot of fun and pretty potholder ideas to be found on the internet!
The best part…these are made from scraps! Although, I don’t think my scraps went down all that much.
I’ll be placing a couple of these in my kitchen drawer. The rest will go into the gift box.
Have fun and carry on!
LC's Cottage 
Hi Laura! I saw your post and thought, what kind of squirrel is she dishing out today?? Last time, it was jar openers . . . today, pot holders. I have had a stack of supplies to make new pot holders for our kitchen for . . . oh, let’s just say a while. After the super duper organization party in our sewing room, I now have all those supplies in a nifty drawer delegated to just me. See this makes me want to pop right in there and get to work! Our pot holders are on their last leg which is a pity since new ones are just a sew away. Great job, as always, and thanks for the inspiration. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
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So many have generously enabled me, Roseanne! I am only too happy to pass the blessing forward! I will be waiting patiently to see your potholders! 🙂
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Glad to know I’m not the only person who burns potholders! They have been on my list a while too
Great use of scraps!
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I use and abuse my potholders, Donna. I didn’t use enough scraps, but this is a good starter! 🙂
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These are absolutely fabulous Laura. What a great use for your scraps 🙂
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Thanks Sharon! I’ve got to do something with the scraps before they take over the entire studio! 🙂
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Great use of scraps – and I like hearing you burn & dirty up pot holders. Why? Because that says to me you enjoy cooking! As do I.
😉
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I am currently taking an online bread baking course and having a great time with it, Laura! I am ready to use my new potholders, for sure! 🙂
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I do that too, but need to make some more – I’m about to start a significant project that I will post about soon but I am still hunting down the right fat quarters (some from my stash, but not enough). Stay tuned!
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Exciting! I will definitely stay tuned, Connie! 🙂
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What a fabulous use of scraps and a great way to add fun color to the kitchen! What a great feeling to get all those made!
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Thank you Kathleen! These were fun to make and it does feel good to know that they will get good use! 🙂
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Your piecing looks very precise! I favor the red/pink ones, but they are all nice. Pot holders are something we need to replace often. Yours are very nice.
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Thanks for making me feel good! A precise piecer I am not! LOL! I do try. 🙂
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Batch sewing for batch cooking 😀 Another great way to use what’s available! Although it is a mystery how making scrap blocks never seems to diminish the amount of scraps in the bins!
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It is a mystery for sure, Allison! 🙂
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