Just a short post with pictures of hotpads I finished earlier in the year for my adult kids as part of their Christmas.
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These were simply squares of fabric sewn together with Insul-Bright batting as the middle layer, and then quilted on the sewing machine. For the last pair pictured I made the binding with a contrasting cotton fabric for my first attempt at mitered corners using the technique shown in the short below (though I joined my ends differently):
The other hotpads were bound with store-bought seam binding. It was a bit of a time savings to use the store-bought seam binding, but I do wonder how well they will hold up. The seam binding fabric seemed thinner than regular fabric. I'll have to follow-up with my kids after they've had time to use and hopefully abuse these.
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What lovely work and will be much loved by your family. I just texted my sister the other week raving about hotpads she made me over 2 years ago that I reach for everyday.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ruth! That's cool that you did that!
DeleteLove those, Becki. We keep a stash in a drawer beside our stove and we seem to go wear them out with regularity!
ReplyDeleteSame here, Bob. I need to make myself some nice fresh ones now. :)
DeleteOh what lovely gifts for your family! They are certainly blessed to have them, and I know they appreciate them! I know I would! My potholders always end up looking so ratty. I need to wash them more often, but they are used so much I forget to throw them in the washer!
ReplyDeleteSame here, Pam. Potholders get stained and icky so quickly.
DeleteThose hotpads are gorgeous. Not usually a hotpad lover but those are excellent.
ReplyDeleteGlad you approve, Maureen. :D
DeleteThose are all lovely Becki! I think the peppers are my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem putting off small projects. For me, I think it is due to the fact that I always think these things will take far more time than they actually do. If I actually start one, I am surprised how quickly it goes.
I like those pepper hot pads too, TB. And they'd look nice in our kitchen. Maybe I should whip myself up a couple. :D
DeleteI actually need to make some of these for myself:) Abuse, yes especially with the age of mine. These are quite cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sandy.
DeleteUse and abuse - just what we hope for when we make things like this!
ReplyDeleteI know... I truly do hope they'll use them and wear them out. I told them to!
DeleteOh they are gorgeous and have inspired me - I need some of these!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lucy!
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