Pot Holders, Pinchers & More: 20 Colorful Designs to Brighten Your Kitchen

52 Pages·2012·12.531 MB·English

by  Chris Malone

Pot Holders
&
,
Pinchers
More
™
by Chris Malone
20
Colorful Designs
To Brighten
Your Kitchen
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Ta ble of C ont ent s
2 Introduction
2 Meet the Designer
3 General Instructions
5 Set 1: Two Hands, One Mitt
10 Set 2: Sweet Smells of Summer
15 Set 3: Garden Party
21 Set 4: Fresh & Fruity
28 Set 5: Hen House
34 Set 6: Black, White & Red All Over
40 Set 7: Heirloom Aprons
45 Set 8: Winter Holidaze
Set 5: Hen House,
page 28
Set 8: Winter Holidaze, page 45 Set 3: Garden Party, page 15
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ISBN: 978-1-59217-372-3
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Pot Holders, Pinchers & More
Pot holders—every kitchen has them, usually crammed into a drawer and only
pulled out when needed. This book is dedicated to the idea that the “common”
pot holder can be as decorative as it is useful.
Pot holders have an interesting history in the American household. The
name itself evolved from a variety of descriptive terms such as “kettle
holder” and “kitchen holder” and they were originally far more prac-
tical than pretty.
When gas and electric stoves replaced the old coal and wood-burning
stoves, “hot pot holders” had a new, easier and cleaner life and women
began to use their sewing and crocheting skills to make more attrac-
tive pot holders.
Now, with our modern ovens, microwaves and slow cookers, we still
need pot holders to protect our hands and tables. But we don’t have to
settle for plain and ordinary.
This book features 20 designs for pot holders that can grace our walls
and countertops, yet still do their job. We hope you will enjoy the variety
of fun projects, techniques and embellishments in the book. Today’s
fabric choices are vast, and it’s easy to coordinate the pot holders with your
kitchen colors and your own personal style. It’s a great way to use up some of
those fabric remnants and snippets of trims. They make wonderful gifts too; if you
can part with them!
Pot holders—such a small thing can have such a giant impact! ■
M e e t t h e D e s i g n e r
Chris Malone has been sewing and crafting most of her life and became an avid
quilter about 15 years ago. She has had hundreds of designs published in sewing and
quilting publications and has authored several books of her own. She resides on the
beautiful and inspiring Oregon coast. ■
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G e n e r a l I n s t r u c t i o n s
The Basics 2. If you need to sew one or more strips together
Some of the techniques used in the construction to obtain the desired length, use diagonal seams
of the pot holders in this book are used repeatedly to distribute the bulk (Figure 2). Trim the seam to
and most are interchangeable as well. For example, 1/4 inch and press open.
any of the hanging loop variations can be selected
1/4"
for any of the pot holders even though the sample
photo shows a different loop variation.
Take a moment to become acquainted with some
of these basic techniques that are referred to in the
project instructions.
Figure 2
Basic Sewing Supplies & Equipment
Applying the Binding
• Sewing machine and matching thread
1. Press 1/4 inch to wrong side along one long and
• Hand-sewing needles and thimble
short end. Place the binding on the front side of the
• Straight pins and pincushion
pot holder, matching raw edges, and sew a 1/4-inch
• Seam ripper
seam, unless otherwise instructed (Figure 3).
• Removable marking pens or tailor's chalk
• Measuring tools: tape measure and ruler
• Pattern tracing paper or cloth 1/4" 1/4"
• Point turner
• Pressing tools
• Pressing equipment: board and iron
and press cloths Figure 3
• Rotary cutter, mats and straightedges
2. Sew binding around pot holder edges and
• Scissors
overlap ends at least 1/2 inch, trimming any
• Seam sealant
excess length.
• Serger (optional)
• Fabric spray adhesive (optional) 3. Fold the pressed long edge of the binding over
the raw edges to the back side of the pot holder,
Binding covering the seam line. Hand-stitch binding in place
Many of the pot holder designs in this book use with small stitches, using matching thread.
bias binding to cover the raw edges. Premade bias
4. As an alternative to hand-stitching, sew the
tape is available in a wide variety of colors and can
binding down by machine. Fold the binding to the
be used; however, it is easy to make your own from
back, as for the hand method, and pin. Edgestitch
coordinating fabrics that will really complement
the binding on the front of the pot holder, catching
the pot holder and give it a customized finish. Refer
the binding edge on the back in the edgestitching
to the following instructions to make and use a
(Figure 4).
customized binding for your pot holders.
binding
Cutting the Binding
pot holder
1. Cut strips on a 45-degree angle back pot holder
front
to the selvage (or straight grain
edge), following the individual Figure 4
design directions for width and 45˚
length (Figure 1).
selvage
Figure 1
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Hanging Loops Materials and Tools
Plastic Rings Fabric
The simplest hanger is a purchased plastic ring Use all-cotton fabrics for the projects in this book.
(available on the notions wall of your fabric store). Pot holders are meant to be used with heat, so stay
This can be placed on a back upper corner and away from synthetic fabrics, which melt and burn
hand-stitched in place (Figure 5). easily. Cotton fabric is durable, easy to cut and sew
and comes in an unbelievable variety of colors
and patterns.
User-friendly, 18 x 22-inch fat quarters are
suggested in the materials lists of some projects, as
well as yardage. They are readily available in most
fabric stores.
Figure 5
Insulating Materials
Ribbon Loops A layer of both cotton and needle-punched insu-
Ribbon or a piece of rickrack can be used as a lating batting are used in all the projects in this book.
hanger either by slipping the ends between the
Cotton batting is soft and dense and won’t melt
layers of the pot holders or by tacking them to the
from high heat. Needle-punched insulating batting
back. As a special touch, a button can be used to
is added to reflect the heat back to the source.
decorate the ribbon ends (Figure 6).
You can substitute the silver material used for the
cover of ironing boards for needle-punched insu-
lating batting. This is available by the yard or you
could recycle serviceable sections of a used cover.
Paper-Backed Fusible Web
Figure 6
Some projects in the book use a fusible web
Fabric Strip Loops appliqué method to embellish the pot holder
A fabric strip, cut on the bias or lengthwise grain, fronts. You can purchase fusible web in sheets or
can also be inserted between the layers or tacked by the yard from several manufacturers. Follow the
to the back of the pot holder with hand stitches and manufacturer’s directions included with the brand
a button. purchased for use. Always finish the edges of fused
shapes with hand- or machine-stitched blanket or
To make the fabric hanger, press 1/4 inch to wrong
satin stitches to secure the shapes.
side along both short and long edges. Fold the strip
in half lengthwise, wrong sides together with edges
Sewing Machine
matching, and edgestitch closed (Figure 7).
Being able to reduce the presser foot pressure to
allow the fabric layers to feed more smoothly or
using a walking foot that feeds the layers evenly
through your machine makes stitching appliqué
Figure 7
shapes and several layers of fabric easier and more
Attach the loop to the back of the pot holder by accurate. As always for any sewing project, keeping
sewing a button through the crossed loop ends your machine clean and fit with a sharp needle in
and to the back layer of the pot holder. Or, using the appropriate size is very important. ■
a hand-sewn bar tack, sew through the loop ends
and the back layer of the pot holder.
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Set 1: Two Hands, One Mitt
These adorable mitts have a pocket at each end to grab hot casseroles or
baking pans out of the oven. Make them in a length that works best for you.
Double Blooms
Finished Size
8 x 22 inches
Materials
• 1/4 yard light gold tonal
• 1 fat quarter (or 1/4 yard) dark red tonal
• 1/4 yard each gold dot and black dot
• 1/2 yard cotton batting
• 8 x 22-inch needle-punched insulating batting
• 1 (5/8-inch) dark red button
• Fabric glue stick (optional)
• Basic sewing supplies and equipment
Cutting
From the light gold tonal:
• Cut two 8 x 22-inch rectangles.
From the dark red tonal:
• Cut four 8 x 7-inch rectangles.
From the black dot:
• Cut 11/4-inch bias strips to total 58 inches of
bias binding. Note: Refer to Binding in General
Instructions for specific cutting instructions.
• Cut one 11/4 x 61/2-inch bias or straight grain strip.
From the cotton batting:
• Cut two 8 x 7-inch rectangles.
• Cut one 8 x 22-inch rectangle. (Save batting scraps.)
From needle-punched insulating batting:
• Cut one 8 x 22-inch rectangle.
Assembly
Stitch right sides together using a 1/4-inch seam
allowance unless otherwise indicated.
When layering your pot holder, be sure to have
the shiny side of the insulating batting facing the
heat source.
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1. Layer two dark red rectangles, right sides together, trace the center twice on one side of the folded
with one 8 x 7-inch cotton batting rectangle. Pin and fabric, leaving a 1/2-inch margin between shapes. Pin
stitch along one 8-inch side (Figure 1); trim batting to batting scrap with traced side up. Sew around
close to seam. each flower center on traced lines.
batting 10. Cut out each flower center 1/8 inch from the
1/4" seam; trim the batting close to the seam and
clip curves.
11. Carefully cut a slash through the top layer of
fabric only on each flower center. Turn right side
out through the cut and whipstitch the cut edges
Figure 1 closed; press.
2. Flip one fabric side right side up with batting 12. Place one flower center, right side up, on a
layer between fabric layers. Press and topstitch red pocket, overlapping the pocket finished edge
1/4 inch from the seam, as shown in Figure 1, to about 5/8 inch.
complete a pocket.
13. Arrange six petals evenly on the pocket around
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 with remaining 8 x 7-inch the center, tucking raw edges under the center 1/4
dark red tonal and cotton batting rectangles to inch as shown in Figure 4. Pin, hand- or glue-baste
complete a second pocket. to secure to pocket.
4. Use the Double Blooms Pocket pattern template
on page 7 to trim the corners of each pocket, again
referring to Figure 1. Baste pocket edges together.
5. Fold the gold dot fabric in half right sides 5/8"
together and trace 12 flower petals on one side,
leaving a 1/2-inch margin between the shapes and
using the Double Blooms Petal template on page 7.
6. Pin gold dot fabric to remaining cotton batting Figure 4
with traced side up and sew around each petal on 14. Topstitch 1/8 to 1/4 inch from flower center edge,
traced lines, leaving petal bottom open (Figure 2). catching petals in the stitching and again referring
to Figure 4.
1/2"
15. Repeat steps 12–14 with remaining petals,
second flower center and pocket to make a
1/2" second pocket.
16. Layer one gold tonal rectangle, right side down;
needle-punched insulating batting, shiny side down;
Figure 2
cotton batting and remaining gold tonal rectangle,
7. Cut out each petal 1/8 inch from the seam (Figure 3);
right side up. Pin or baste around the edges.
trim batting close to seam and clip curves. Turn
right side out through petal bottom and press. 17. Stitch a 11/2-inch diagonal grid through all layers
as shown in Figure 5.
insulating batting batting
1/8"
Figure 3
8. Referring to Figure 3 and using petal template,
transfer and stitch three lines in petal center.
9. Fold a black dot scrap in half right sides together.
Figure 5
Using the Double Blooms Center template on page 7,
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Double Blooms
18. Position one pocket on each end of the stitched Center Double Blooms
Double Blooms Petal
gold tonal rectangle, matching raw edges; pin or
CSelanstehr Double Blooms
baste together. Trim the corners of the rectangle to Petal
match the pockets (Figure 6). Slash
Place on seamed edge
Figure 6
Place on seamed edge
19. Refer to the General Instructions to bind the raw
edges using the black dot bias strips and to make
and attach a hanging loop using the 11/4 x 61/2-inch
strip and the 5/8-inch button.
Hot! Dog
Finished Size
Double Blooms
8 x 27 inches
Pocket
Double Blooms
Materials Pocket
• 1 fat quarter (or 1/4 yard) each gold and golden
brown tonal
• 1 fat quarter dark brown dot
• 1/2 yard red tonal
• 1/2 yard cotton batting
• 8 x 27 inches needle-punched insulating batting
• 2 (1/4-inch) black buttons
• 12 (1/2-inch) tan buttons
• 1 (5/8-inch) brown button
• 1/8 yard paper-backed fusible web Double Blooms
Templates
• Fabric glue stick (optional) Double Blooms
Use full-size templates from insert or enlarge 200%
• Basic sewing supplies and equipment Cut pTeerm inpslatrtuecstions
Use full-size template in back of book or enlarge 200%
Transfer all markings
Cut per instructions
Transfer all markings
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Cutting Figure 2; pin in place. Repeat with the Hot! Dog
From gold tonal: Back, again referring to Figure 2.
• Cut four 8 x 7-inch rectangles.
From dark brown dot:
• Cut three 11/4 x 30-inch bias strips to make at least
8"
80 inches of binding. Note: Refer to Binding in
General Instructions for specific cutting instructions.
• Cut one 11/4 x 61/2-inch bias or straight grain strip.
Figure 2
From red tonal:
• Cut two 8 x 27-inch rectangles. 6. Fabric glue or pin the tail 1/4 inch under the Hot!
Dog Back where indicated on the template. Follow
From cotton batting:
manufacturer's directions to fuse Hot! Dog Front
• Cut two 8 x 7-inch rectangles.
and Back to the gold rectangles.
• Cut one 8 x 27-inch rectangle. (Save batting scraps.)
7. Use sewing machine to satin or blanket stitch
From needle-punched insulating batting:
around dog body edges with matching thread. Do
• Cut one 8 x 27-inch rectangle.
not stitch around tail.
Assembly 8. Carefully cut a slash through the top layer only of the
Stitch right sides together using a 1/4-inch seam Hot! Dog Ear (Figure 3). Turn right side out through
allowance unless otherwise indicated. the cut and whipstitch cut edges closed. Press.
When layering your pot holder, be sure to have
the shiny side of the insulating batting facing the
heat source.
1. Trace one each Hot! Dog Tail and Ear template
Figure 3
onto the wrong side of the golden brown tonal,
9. Refer to Hot! Dog Front template for ear place-
leaving a 1/2-inch margin between shapes. Fold
ment on dog head. Hand-stitch the top of the ear in
fabric in half right sides together with traced shapes
place, leaving the lower half of the ear loose as seen
on top, and pin to a scrap of batting (Figure 1).
in Figure 4.
Figure 4
Figure 1
10. Layer appliquéd Hot! Dog Front gold tonal
2. Sew around shapes on traced lines, leaving base
rectangle, right side up; one gold tonal rectangle;
of tail open. Cut out shapes 1/8 inch from seam. Trim
wrong side up, and an 8 x 7-inch cotton batting
batting close to seam and clip curves. Turn tail right
piece and pin together along the 8-inch appliquéd
side out through opening and press. Set ear aside.
side. Stitch along the 8-inch side, catching the
3. Trace Hot! Dog Front and Back onto the paper appliqué in the seam; trim batting close to seam.
side of the fusible web, leaving a 1/2-inch margin
11. Flip a fabric side over so the batting is between
between shapes. Cut apart, leaving 1/4-inch margin
the fabric layers. Press and topstitch 1/4 inch from the
around shapes.
seam on each side of the dog appliqué (Figure 5).
4. Follow the manufacturer’s directions to apply
1/4"
the fusible web backed shapes to the wrong side of
remaining golden brown fabric. Cut out each shape
on traced lines.
5. Remove paper backing. Position the straight
edge of the Hot! Dog Front centered on an 8-inch
side of an 8 x 7-inch gold rectangle as shown in
Figure 5
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12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 with appliquéd Hot! Dog 18. Stitch along the marked horizontal lines. Then
Back gold tonal rectangle and remaining gold tonal stitch vertical lines from the horizontal lines to the
and batting 8 x 7-inch rectangles to make two long edges as shown in Figure 6.
hand pockets.
13. Stitch around the appliqués, sewing through
all layers. Sew two 1/4-inch black buttons to the face
for a nose and eye referring to the body templates
for placement.
Figure 6
14. Refer to photo and Figure 5 to sew six 1/2-inch
19. Position and pin one pocket at each end of the
tan buttons in a random pattern on each pocket,
red stitched rectangle and pin or baste raw edges
sewing through all layers.
to hold. Trim the corners of the stitched red rect-
15. Follow pattern instructions and use the Double angle to match the pockets (Figure 7).
Blooms Pocket template on page 7 to trim the
corners of each pocket, again referring to Figure 5.
16. Pin the pockets to each end of the right side of a
red rectangle and mark the location of the dog body
on the red rectangle. Remove the pockets and draw
horizontal stitching lines to create the dog body. Figure 7
20. Refer to the General Instructions to bind the
17. Layer unmarked red rectangle right side down;
raw edges using the dark brown dot bias strips
needle-punched insulating batting, shiny side
and to make and attach a hanging loop using the
down; cotton batting and the marked red rect-
11/4 x 61/2-inch strip and 5/8-inch button. ■
angle, right side up. Pin or baste to hold.
Slash Hot!
Ear placement line Hot! Dog Dog
Ear Tail
Tail placement
Hot! Dog Hot! Dog
Front Back
Hot! Dog
Templates
Use full-size templates from insert or enlarge 200%
Cut per instructions
Transfer all markings
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