Tutorial - Reverse Appliqued Upcycled Potholder

Washer and dryer give it a nice frayed edge

Tutorial at Hangary Fork Blog

"I decided to make a denim potholder with reverse appliqued hearts.  So I drew a heart on a piece of paper and cut it out.  I traced around the heart onto the wrong side of the denim. There are a few ways you can do reverse applique, this one is probably the easiest, especially if you are working with flimsy fabrics.  Since I don’t own any tiny scissors and because I’m working with fairly stiff denim fabric, I did it my way and went ahead and cut out the heart shapes".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Oval Denim Potholders with Jeans

Easy to make using old jeans and scrap fabric

Tutorial at Hangry Fork Blog

"Upcycling jeans into potholders is easy and doesn’t take very long, especially if you have a nice sharp pair of scissors.  My scissors have seen better days, they are a real hot mess.  I’m almost certain one of my kids has used my “fabric only” scissors for cutting paper.  I’m just saying.  I ended up ordering a new pair of scissors".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Upcycled Denim Potholders

Denim potholders made using old jeans

Tutorial at Hangry Fork Blog

"This afternoon I made myself some new upcycled denim potholders, aren’t they cute?  For those that don’t know, upcycling is, it’s when you take something you already own and make into something new or something more usable or valuable to you.  In this case, I took some weird fitting jeans that weren’t being worn and turned them into the denim potholders you see below".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Knit a Potholder

Cute potholders with a retro, vintage look

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

" I have to thank my wonderful mother-in-law for providing the inspiration for this project! She recently sent me one of her favorite, handmade potholders. Hers was crocheted, likely by some lovely friend or family member. The pretty stripes and simple design inspired me to create my own knit version. Don't blink, because the stitch pattern for this one is an easy linen stitch worked in the round".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Owl Potholder

Full tutorial with many pictures. With google translator-tool.

Tutorial at Sew Simple Blog

"They are: Henry and Hobbes. And they are the heroes at the stove. Well, even if they are sometimes different opinions, they still depend mostly on together".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Turkey Hot Pad

Gather some autumn felt and cotton fabrics

Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"Here we are, at the tenth in my year-long Hot Pad of the Month series, and I have a confession to make.  I really wanted to avoid making it a turkey.  I have nothing against them, I just feel like sometimes that’s the go-to when we’re talking about Thanksgiving décor.  I mulled it over for a long time, staring at the shape I’ve been using each month and guess what?  All I could see was a turkey.  Well, I finally gave in and followed my wattle-necked muse, and I couldn’t be happier with it.  I guess the lesson I learned is don’t fight poultry.  Or something like that".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Recycled Oven Mitts

Search your closet for fabrics to make a set

Tutorial at Yogurt Hydro Blog

"My kitchen was looking drab. I haven’t replaced any kitchen linens in years, and frankly my oven mitts and tea towels were a bit on the embarrassing side. I’m going to show you a picture, and you’ll know why these items have not previously appeared in any posts!!  They poke at me, pester me, and generally make a nuisance of themselves until I do something about it. Once the kitchen linens were on my radar, the results were inevitable. It had to be done".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mug Shaped Hot Pad

Free pattern for a hot pad - the first in a year-long monthly series

Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"This idea started, like many of mine do, with a page full of scribbling.  I wanted to make a mug-shaped hot pad, but soon my page was filled with other hot pads using the same shape as the cup, but with entirely different themes.  Then I wrote months next to the seasonal shapes, and pretty soon I had a calendar full – and then some.  I can’t wait to show you all of them, but for now, let’s talk about how to make that mug".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Woven Fabric Heart Pot Holder

This idea could also be used to make pockets for garments or a small gift bag

Tutorial at Joy's Jots, Shots & Whatnots Blog

"For some reason this idea popped into my head as I went to bed a few nights ago. Have you ever made a woven paper heart pocket?  I've decided if you can make it with paper, you make it with fabric".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Scrappy Potholder

Use scraps from your stash

Potholder Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"Cute, huh??? Lets get started so you can make your own…You will want to gather some fabric. I used scraps for the tutorial today. I had fabric left over from making lots of these potholders for my Etsy Shop. You can also use larger pieces of fabric. You will need to be able to cut 1 1/2 inch wide strips. They don’t have to be very long, although you will need some the length of the potholder {around 8 inches} so".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Recycle a Sweater into a Hot Pad

A simple and inexpensive gift

Tutorial at Maiden Jane Blog

"You may have read about the sad demise of my Must Have Cardigan. I made a pillow out  of it and I am enjoying seeing it on my bed.  There was quite a big of fabric available on the sleeves, so I decided to make a hot pad or trivet for a couple of hostess gifts. So if you have a sweater that the man in the house accidentally felted or if you have a thrift shop find, go ahead and wash it! This sweater was only partially felted, but I knit it so it is special to me. Since I used the sleeve, I cut it along the seam and removed it from the sweater at the shoulder".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Halloween Potholder

A Halloween touch for your kitchen

Pot Holder Tutorial at Michelle's Romantic Tangle Blog

"I've been sitting on this project for months, waiting for it to be an appropriate date to post a tutorial for a Halloween project. March was definitely too early --and if I wait until October, it'll be too late for you to make one and get any use out of it. (I'm assuming that, unlike me, someone out there might actually want to make a  seasonal projects in time for the holiday it's intended for".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Microwave Bowl Holder

Keep from burning your hands on microwaved bowls

Bowl Holder Tutorial at Nanny Notes 2 U Blog

"I was making the 'porridge' in the microwave and very nearly burnt myself and I remembered seeing these great microwave  bowl holders AND I wanted to make something from our Swap Squares so this was the project for me!! Nanny's take on microwave bowl holders!! Note: I am making mine to fit a 'Corelle' bowl which is about 61/4" in diameter and 41/2" across the base.  Please check your dish for size and adjust accordingly".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Bind a Potholder

Click here for PDF tutorial
Binding Tutorial at IR Designs Quilting Blog

"What’s on my design wall today?  Two Lil’ Twister Potholders completed using my potholder or small project binding tutorial.  In a previous post, I gave brief instructions for using a 5 inch square to make this little potholder with the Lil’ Twister Tool by Country Schoolhouse.  After several inquiries about how I attached the binding with the little loop, I’ve prepared a complete tutorial!  Here’s the pdf of Lil’ Twister Potholder Binding Tutorial".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pot Holder

Made from fabric and batting scraps, for a practical gift

Potholder Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"We spend a lot of time baking here at A Spoonful of Sugar. As a result our oven mitts and pot holders get well used and regularly need to be replaced.  I have been working on a new quilt this week and wanted a quick project to work on. Pot Holders fit the bill perfectly!  Pot holders are a quick and fun sewing project, perfect for a beginner. They make a great little gift for baking lovers. If you would like to make a pot holder, here are some instructions on how to make an easy circular pot holder, with pockets for your hand. It includes a layer of Insul Brite batting for extra insulation and protection".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Heart Pot Holder

A girlfriend made me two of these awhile back, and they have become my favorite potholders

Potholder Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"We have had heaps of requests over the past couple of years for the Pot Holder Pattern (in a tutorial format) for our Heart Pot Holder. We finally got around to it, just in time for this years Valentines Day. We have modified the pot holder pattern slightly and have made it using some pretty Pirouette Fabrics from XO Gigi Fabrics. It will be perfect when baking some Valentine treats and throughout the year. The pattern features a little felt appliquéd heart".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pot Holder and Tea Towel

Get a jump on Holiday Sewing with this Gift Set

Potholder Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"Christmas sewing is our favourite type of sewing - decorations and gifts - so much fun!  If you have any home cooks on your Christmas list, here is a patchwork pot holder and tea towel (dish towel) that are easy to make using lovely hand printed apple fabric. In teal and grey, with a touch of yellow, it makes a modern set for the kitchen. Best of all, they can be easily made in a couple of hours"... Read more