How to Make Potholders

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut 2 pieces of fabric into 9-inch (23 cm) squares.

   Additionally, cut a piece of insulated batting and a piece of regular quilt batting into 9-inch (23 cm) square.
   
   Some people like using contrasting fabric colors for the front and back of the quilted potholder.
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   Step 2: Lay 1 fabric square on a flat surface with the right side facing down.

   ,,, The right side of the fabric should face upward.
   
   You should have 2 pieces of batting sandwiched between 2 pieces of fabric. ,, Stitch 1/4 inch (.64 cm) away from the edge. , Space the stitches between 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) and 1 inch (2.54 cm) apart.
   
   The quilt lines will form a grid when you sew potholders.
   
   Make potholders that are more visually interesting by quilting free-form, if you are comfortable using your sewing machine to quilt.
   
   Instead of making a grid pattern, quilt the potholders with a spiral or other free-form pattern. ,,, Position the tape around the potholder so the tape will cover the raw edge. ,, Make sure you keep the edge of the potholder against the center fold of the bias tape when you make potholders. ,
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   Step 3: Put the quilt batting on top of the fabric square.

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   Step 4: Lay the insulated batting on top of the quilt batting.

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   Step 5: Set the second piece of fabric on top of the insulated batting.

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   Step 6: Pin the fabric and batting together along all 4 sides with straight pins.

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   Step 7: Sew potholders together on all 4 sides.

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   Step 8: Quilt the potholder to hold the layers of fabric and batting together by sewing rows of stitches horizontally and vertically across the potholder.

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   Step 9: Cut a 40-inch-long (102 cm) piece of bias tape for the quilted potholder.

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    Step 10: Unfold the bias tape in the center.

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    Step 11: Start 4 inches (5 cm) from 1 end of the tape and push the raw edge of the potholder into the center fold of the tape.

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    Step 12: Wrap the bias tape around the 4 edges of the potholder and pin it in place.

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    Step 13: Sew the potholder and the bias tape together.

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    Step 14: Form the 4 extra inches of bias tape on the end into a loop and sew it in place.

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