Sewing project #4: Pot Holder handle

ok so I’ll be posting my projects OUT of order as some I have finished, others I have yet to get to and some I am still in the middle of. So

 

Get started on those handmade holiday gifts! Now is the time to start especially if  its rainy days or weekend projects

Pot holder handle ‘pocket’

Here’s an idea… make quilted pot holder handles! They don’t have to be patchwork like this one, but it would be nice if you tried to find fabric to make it according to their kitchen decor.

Why not make fabric coasters, or hot ‘plates’ to go with it?

So with seeing that potholder, I thought why not make my own… I just won’t make it such a pain to make.

Plus of course all by hand

So for a test I used a part of a brand new pair of underwear because it had flames on it…

I left part un-sewn so you could see how I did it

I hand sewed 3 of the 4 sides

stuffed it with  polyfibre as thick as I could and as I sewed it shut I still added stuffing to it.

after that I sewed around in the black areas for a ‘quilted’ look

Folded over (as seen here) and sewed shut.

I plan on making some more as gifts for family & friends.. just need to find out what color their kitchens are or at least their favorite color.

When I tested the handle cover I did quite good as I had enough stuffing in it to not burn my hands. Sadly one problem… I made it too long or had the flame too high at some point and a little bit of it got burned one of the times we used it.

 

 

Silver & Pearl Necklace

 

 

Still have a couple of gifts to give? Why not make them!?!!?! You have enough time.  why not make a whole set use the idea for a bracelet then make matching earrings for mom, grams or an aunt? You can also do more and just make bracelets.

 

33 Gifts you can make in less than an Hour

With the Holiday around the corner I thought this would be a great post to get to work on. Do 1 a day or a few a day (or over the weekends. I always love getting a handmade item, it shows your friend or family member you put thought and a lot of time and care into the gift.  handmade gifts to me (if if you do not need or like it) show me that the person who gave it to me really does care and love me.

 

So consider these the crafts for the week as there is a little of everything

awesome-diy-gifts-you-can-make-in-under-an-hour

some of my favorites from the list

#1  grown up Hot Cocoa kit. No it’s not handmade, but any alcohol during the holidays is needed for me to deal with my family.

#3  for this Recipe cutting board you will likely need a burn tool

#4 i do like the geode ring, but if Its only hot glued on it may not hold for long

#6 Bookmarks   anything made Is fine, but I prefer beaded book ‘thongs’

 

 I came across these years back in Waldenbooks, picked up a few (one in which was overused so finally fell apart) and last year I believe my friend Alisa gifted me one. I’ve made one or 2 in time but I usually end up keeping them!

#8 Did one of your favorite earrings, Pins or some other piece of Jewelry break?Upcycle it into a magnet.

(or if you want I may be able to fix it.!!! take a picture let me know what it was and I’ll let you know if I think I can or not)

#18 

The Pencil case & knit/crochet needle pockets

#23 

Book page box