Easy, quick and cheap, these make great gifts…
I need to do this every few years because these can get worn out pretty quickly.
I bought some new towels, but Ive been planning to sew some new potholders.
Its a really quick project and great for using up scraps!
Makes a lot of sense, right?
Most of you probably have plenty of scraps that you’re free to use for these!
You might also think about making your own bias tape.
Bias tape is easy to make.
(Just google how to do this.)
The bias tape that is most readily available at the craft store is a poly/cotton blend.
It doesnt work very well for potholders!
I know she uses bias tape she got at the fabric store, but I make my own.
It works better if its cotton.
Thermal batting is also an essential part of a safe potholder.
It includes a layer of mylar to protect your hands from the heat.
just do not give a shot to use quilt batting alone without the thermal layer!
Watch how Profession Pincushion makes this potholder in her step by step tutorial.
