Pot Holders for All Seasons Sew Along

Grandma’s Fan This quick and easy pot holder is based on a traditional block pattern called “Dresden Plate”. There are several ways to construct this block, and this is one of them. Since some might fall in love with it and want to make a whole quilt, I am deviating from the book a little and showing how to make beautiful appliqué circles with turned edges. First, read all the instructions on pages 44 - 47 and all my tips. Then gather your supplies. Trace the templates from the book insert and cut the 3 Dresden blades from your fabrics....

Pot Holders for All Seasons “Apple Harvest” It is not harvest time, but this is a cute pattern. It might be your first introduction to bias binding. Read the instructions on pages 49 – 51 and my tips.    Gather your materials and prepare your templates. Remember that the leaf template gives you the stitching line while the apple and pocket templates give you cutting lines. I used a walking foot for most of this project.      Start by making the pockets. Be sure to make a left side and a right side. Read page 8 about bias binding....

Pot Holders for All Seasons Happy Camper I love traveling around in my car and often fanaticize about having such a darling trailer. Realistically, I am terrible at backing up my regular vehicle, so it will be better for everyone if I stick with this sweet pot holder. Read all the instructions in the book (pages 28 – 31) and my tips and get started! First, gather up your fabrics, battings, and buttons. Cut and sew the two main trailer units together. Be sure to press the seams in opposite directions. Make a template for the main trailer shape using...

February Pot Holders for All Seasons Sew Along “May Flowers”  It seems like a long time ago that we saw flowers, but that doesn’t mean we cannot brighten our homes with this cute pot holder. Join in our Sew Along for “May Flowers”.Refer to page 25 in Pot Holders for All Seasons by Chris Malone for the pattern, fabric, and tool requirements. Don’t have the book, yet? Purchase it here!Let’s get started!First, read through the pattern and my tips. Then, cut the fabric according instructions on page 25.   Sew A (grass) to B (sky), press, and pin baste to...

  Just in time for Valentine's Day, we've created a Sew Along for "Patchwork Valentine". This heart shaped pot holder is perfect for that special someone! Please reference page 10 of Pot Holders for All Seasons, by Chris Malone for full pattern, tool and fabric requirements. Don't yet have this book? Purchase it here! Now, let's get started! Cut the fabric and batting according to the instructions on page 11. Lay out the squares in two rows of three and three rows of five.  Stitch the rows together. Press the seam allowances in opposite directions so the seams will nest...