Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Easy Sew Pot Holders for Valentines and A Give Away

I went to the fabric store the other day just wanting some spring fabric...I wasn't even sure what I was going to do with it...maybe I would make a banner or pendant maybe some pot holders...maybe????
I just needed spring!!! With all my Christmas decorations down and no hope of snow (it's been so warm here in the Pacific Northwest) my house and myself were feeling a bit dreary.


So I bought some "Happy Fabric" and decided to make pot holders (or do you call them hot pads?) for my friends for Valentines Day.  (Let me just say right now ...what a stupid idea!  They may be easy but they are a bit time consuming).



After washing the fabric I cut out a bunch of squares 8" x 8".

I laid  them out on my table to determine what pieces I wanted to put together.


I did an applique on one side and the left the other side plain...I had way to much fun putting the different fabric together!!!  I think that's my favorite part!


Using an iron on adhesive made the appliques easy...You just iron the adhesive to the wrong side of your fabric and then draw your design on the paper side...cut it out, peel the paper off, flip it over and iron it to the right side of your pot holder.


I laid my design out first before ironing....
In this case I sewed just the leaf on first and then ironed on the bird and the heart...


 Before stitching over the rest of the applique, I layered and sewed the pot holder together.

Here's how I did it..


I put two layers of my insulation fabric down (I like my pot holders thick.), then with the right side up I put the first fabric square on and then the 2nd one goes right side down...so that the the fabrics are right sides together and the padding is sitting under them. 


Then sew all around the square with an 1/2" seam allowance leaving about a 3 inch opening on one side to turn the square inside out...don't forget to trim the corners and excess seam allowance before you flip it.


Then sew around the edges and sew your applique on too.


I made these bright little birdies for my kitchen...


 And Guess What...


I made this set for YOU!!!!!


YUP...That's right...I'm giving away a pair of my hot pads to one lucky reader...

Okay, so it's not the lottery, but I do want to say thank you to all my faithful followers.  :)

I really do appreciate you always stopping by and it makes my heart goes thump thump when you leave a comment!!!

So this is my Valentine gift to you (well at least one of you).

Just leave me a comment and I will put you in the drawing for the hot pads and if your not following I would love it if you would!!! I have a ton of projects to share this year.  :)

I will put all the names in a hat and have one of the kids draw it a week from today....

Wed, February 11, 2015

Denise

And of course iIwill be linking up to many of the parties on my side bar...do check them out.


27 comments:

  1. I love these bright cheerful pot pads. Lovely selection of fabrics. Throw my name in the hat.

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    1. Awww, Donna...I knew I could count on you!!! :) Thanks again for stopping by!!

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  2. Lovely hot pads - these colourful fabrics are perfect for the little sewing projects and your animal motifs make them even more special!

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  3. Hi...I would love them too! I will facebook about this!! My daughter doesn't yet know where she is going to collage. She loves computer programming right now.
    Shirley
    Hudson's Holidays

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    1. Shirley...You won the hot pads. :) If you would email me your address, I will ship them out ASAP.
      Denise

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    2. I am so excited!!!!! I thought someone else won....woot woot

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  4. Those are adorable! So springy!

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    1. Cindy, Thanks for stopping by...can't wait for spring!

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  5. Just toooooo cute!!! Going to add to my blog at www.farmersattic.blogspot.com. Will post first thing tomorrow!

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  6. Denise, I saw these at The Creative Collection link party and had to come over for a closer look! Pinned to my Sewing Projects pinterest board! Thank you for the giveaway- Happy Saturday! :)

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    1. Joy, I'm so glad you stopped by!!! This is my first giveaway but it's kind-of fun...I plan of doing more if you'd like to follow along.
      Denise

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  7. They are lovely and you did a wonderful job. I am a new follower!

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    1. Thanks for following me Kim!!! I do have some wonderful projects to share...stay tuned. :)
      Denise

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  8. Such cute hot pads . Found you from the Farmers Attic & have become a follower by email. lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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    1. I'm glad you found me and it was so sweet of her to share my post. :) I have many things planned for this little blog so stay tuned.
      Denise

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  9. What a fun DIY project! So creative and colorful. It would be fun to these to fit your kitchen theme, or for a bridal shower gift. So many possibilities. Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We'd love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/02/05/home-matters-linky-party-23/ :)

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

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    1. Thanks Lorelai...I shared it using my phone on the way to a volleyball tournament...first time I've done that. :) Thanks for stopping by!
      Denise

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  10. These are so cute!! Thank you for the invite! :)

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  11. So cute! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty - we hope you'll join us again next week!

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  12. Denise, I can see that these would be quite a bit of work. Love the fabrics and the birds are my favorite. So, so sweet!! Thanks for sharing them with SYC and offering this sweet give away.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  13. Jann, Thanks for hosting such a wonderful party!!

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