Linking up with Scraptastic Tuesday and Fabric Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Scraptastic
It was a happy coincidence that when I read about the new Scraptastic Tuesday linky at she can quilt and mrs sew & sow, I just so happened to have a scrappy finish to share!
These are Log Cabin Hexi Potholders, made from a free Craftsy pattern by SewCanShe. Aren't they fun? I literally pulled from my scrap basket for these, which was alot of fun. For the backs, I used the same Boysenberry Linen Mochi Dots, which with a layer each of cotton batt and insul-bright in the middle, made for nice sturdy potholders.
You've probably already guessed that a couple of y-seams are necessary for each potholder, but they are quite manageable with Caroline's terrific tutorial. I quilted serpentine lines in a bright Aurifil 50wt #2535 (Magenta) - simple, quick, and fun! Chevron twill tape made perfect coordinating hangers, and without binding, these were a pretty fast project.
As I was making these, I kind of chuckled to myself at the palette I had chosen, as these were made for a family gift-exchange last weekend and not one of them has a pink, orange, and purple kitchen. Well wouldn't you know, my 6'6" brother-in-law ended up with them, and was actually quite excited. Pretty much made my day.
so bright and happy! I'd have been happy to receive them too. so glad he loved them
ReplyDeletethese are awesome, I love that they finish as hexies!!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful and I am going to put them on my holiday gift list. Thank you for sharing about Scraptastic Tuesday and for joining in the fun.
ReplyDeleteI think they are lovely ! I think you have been reading our minds though...better watch what I think in future! Thanks for linking up to Scraptastic Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely lovely. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty! I would have loved getting them too. Great use of scraps!
ReplyDeleteI looove these. Perfect color palette! I love how you make a mixture of big things and small things. :)
ReplyDeleteI lOVE these- such happy and bright fun colours!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing Debbie! I know I have some insulbrite hiding here somewhere as I would love to make some too.
ReplyDeletePerfect scrappy finish there! Loving the final recipient too :oD
ReplyDeleteI love these! I am going to have to make some.
ReplyDeleteThose were very fun potholders! I'm going to take a look at my scrappy fabrics and see if I can find something to create some of those for myself--or gifts for other family members. Good idea. I need to get cranking on those soon for family and friends in the Midwest and East Coast. Hmmm. Thanks for you lovely work. Wish Barry hadn't snagged them--but he did love them. :-)
ReplyDeleteVery sweet potholders! We should all be so lucky to have such nice ones in our kitchens.:)
ReplyDeleteHaha hilarious that BIL Barry picked these up. I mean, he must have good taste after all! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThese are great, thanks for the link to the tutorial, I'm thinking of giving them a go, but as coasters rather than pot holders. P.s I popped over from the scraptastic Tuesday link xx
ReplyDeleteThese are really beautiful, lucky brother you have!
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