Tag: Patterns

Square Pot Holder

~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ 1 Comment

From this book:

This is my all time favorite pot holder pattern.  I’ve made these a number of times over the past couple years, I’m spoiled now and I won’t buy ready made pot holders.  I’ve become somewhat of a pot holder snob as these have spoiled me!

This is my favorite set so far.  How appropriate for a kitchen linen are vegetables?  And look at those vibrant, feel good colors.  Here’s a shot of the the opposite patchwork style side:

I followed the instructions as written for each pot holder, with these exceptions:

1.  I omitted the grommet because I don’t hang my pot holders.  I keep them in the drawer next to the stove.

2.  I substituted 1 panel of 9″ x 9″ Insul-Bright for the 2 panels of 9″ x 9″ cotton batting and I substitued 2 panels of 4″ x 9″ Insul-Bright for the 2 panels of 4″ x 9″ cotton batting.  I find that the Insul-Bright gives just a bit more protection from the heat than does the two layers of cotton batting.

Here’s a close up of the quilted hand covers:

Simplicity 2475 Encore

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Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, moms-to-be, and those who are like-a-mom!

In an earlier review of this skirt pattern, I noted that I would make it again.  I did sew it with the intention of making a coordinating top and skirt outfit for Mother’s Day.  Well, here it is in a red linen frabric from JoAnn Fabrics.  I did make a lining for this version.  I am sewing a knit top to coordinate with this skirt, but due to a week beyond my control, was unable to finish it in time for Mother’s Day (sigh).  It looks okay with this jacket and camisole, but not exactly what I planned.

Here’s the kick pleat.  I used the same fabric for the insert.

Charm Pack Table Runner

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In a desperate effort to usher in something remotely resembling Spring, I made up this quick little table runner.  The weather is sooooo rainy and cold here in Utah.  More fuel to feed the flames of my whining to move back to a warmer climate!  Sorry DH.  Anyway, I love to use charm packs for quick table runners and home dcor.  This is my take on my favorite table runner pattern #376 Tutti-Frutti by  Pieces From My Heart .

 I purchased the fabric charm pack (Lovely, by Sandy Gervais) from my favorite online quilt shop, Fat Quarter Shop. 

I added the yellow crochet flowers and the green applique leaves.  And instead of adding the half-circle border as illustrated on the pattern, I simply used traditional binding (I didn’t have enough of the charm pack squares left for the border).  Here’s a close up of the crocheted flowers.

C’mon Spring, I’m waiting!!!