It kind of amazes me that I've been sewing
Zakka for 3 months! ...with a new project every week! Now on to the second half. This week's project is a hot pad. Everything was going along fine until I realized I had not read the instructions! After all, isn't "skimming" the directions good enough?? I can't believe me, a teacher, is even considering that question! So... on this one, I'll just let you in on a little secret. If you cut your basic circle before quilting the piece, it's very likely your circle will look more like a lopsided circle when finished. :) Here's my first go-around. I've already got material cut out in Christmas fabrics to try again -- this time following the instructions!
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| I used some of my favorite Amy Butler fabrics for the front -- along with one strip of white linen. |
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| This Amy Butler dot fabric is one of my all-time favorites. |
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| The binding is cut on the bias out of the white linen. |
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| Sew binding together as shown in this picture and the next to make a long enough strip. |
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| Fold the strip in half lengthwise and press. Then pin all around the circle. My piece was just about a bit too short so tucked the ends in together -- just barely, but it fit. Sew around the edge with machine, then turn the binding to the back and hand stitch in place. It's really quite easy. |
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| Pockets for grabbing that hot dish. |
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| The lopsided circle potholder! :) |
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| The back. |
I will be posting my hot pad
here.
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