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Free-motion quilt an artistic quilted pot holder with a "pocket mouth" opening. This is a pincher-style hot pad that makes a beautiful addition to any kitchen. Also a great companion to both my apple oven mitt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lRrsD1Giw0
and my chili pepper handle cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNUSwYUpnhY
MATERIALS LIST (You don't need to pre-wash for this):
(1) 8.5 x 11" piece nice green fabric #1
(1) 8.5 x 11" piece nice green fabric #2
(2) 8.5 x 11" muslin or other fabrics
(3) 8.5 x 11" cotton batting
(1) 8.5 x 11" Insul-bright
0:00 Fascinator preview - last gift project tutorial, then I'll finish the big wall hanging
0:47 FREE Pattern available now: http://www.zazusstitchart.com/free-pdfs/
2:27 Layout instructions:
5-piece Leaf FRONT Layering (Mirrors BACK)
1) Cotton fabric - Right Side Up (RSU)
2) Cotton batting
3) Insul-bright
4) Cotton batting
5) Lining fabric - Right Side Down (RSD)
FOR PLANNING STAGE - 3-piece Leaf BACK Layering (Mirrors FRONT)
1) Good cotton fabric - RSU
2) Cotton batting
3) Lining fabric - RSD
3:12 PREPARING TO STITCH - 3 Leaf BACK Layering (Mirrors FRONT)
3) Lining fabric moves to top - still RSD
1) Cotton fabric - RSU
2) Cotton batting
3:39 Draw vein with chalk and stitch
4:34 Free-motion quilt a nice meander everywhere else
4:58 Draw pocket mouth ans stitch twice with tight stitches
5:41 Trim hole at 3/16" and clip corners
6:04 Turn and press with lots of steam
6:37 Topstitch around pocket mouth with edger foot
8:06 Press hanger and edge stitch it too
8:52 Pin hanger to right side of potholder front and plan potholder shape with chalk
10:52 Stitch perimeter of potholder. You might use a clothespin to help control puckers. REMOVE PIN HOLDING HANGER WHEN YOU COME TO IT. Double stitch hanger.
11:21 Trim close at 3/16" with quilting to the back.
12:05 Turn, press with a lot of steam.
12:37 Topstitch
To check out my fiber art techniques playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaGo_8Zz-f0ZlD3jxlDP_TAN-QbMmwHbt
To learn more about my favorite tools for the techniques I do, please watch 12 Pro Tips to go from Homemade to Handmade: https://youtu.be/--npARjukAA
My best pro sewing tip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXF5H885eyo
My most popular gift project: https://youtu.be/VEOw8Xu0ncY