Chenille hot pads-I tried my hand at this technique-out of scraps, and do like it - I just have to learn to put on binding for the edges, and I think my next ones will be square...I have not washed these yet, so they are not as rageddy as they should be

HI, just a quick question of your fabulous potholders, is it chenille on one side or both? I have never done these and am keen to give them a try now that you have inspired me with yours, great work.

Looks great. That is something I have never tried. Saw it demonstrated once. They made it look easy but I thought it seems complicated. Nice work.

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by dlonnahawkins 14 Feb 2012

Actually - very easy if you can sew a straight line. And the chenille cutter helps a lot. It cuts right between the stitch lines, and then you are done! Unless you are like me...I still have not washed mine. But they will get done, I promise.

Beth, these are wonderful - did you pick up the chenille cutter to make it easier to cut through these layers of fabric? Can't wait to see these washed up or your next set.

they look terrific!

I've always wanted to try chenille, but it never occurred to me to start with something small, like potholders. They look great, and they are inspiring to me! THanks!

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by dlonnahawkins 13 Feb 2012

TY - really easy to do, unless you are like I am in applying binding. LOL

They look great!

Lori

Here is a tip Emb Library printed of mine on putting on bias tape. I think it works very well and comes out neater than anything else I've tried.
I have a tip for making neat bias binding edges on pot holders. I use a plastic lid to draw rounded corners, leaving one top corner square for the loop. No mitering for me! Sew the binding to the front, right sides together. Cut a very thin strip of Fusible Light, Heat 'n' Bond (paper covered), and iron it on the seam allowance of the back side, then remove the paper. Fold over the top side, press it in place to secure, and topstitch from the front. Works very well.

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by mehhouse 13 Feb 2012

Great tip. I'm copying it to save it for later. Thank you.

Lori

by dlonnahawkins 13 Feb 2012

Thanks for the tip - I will give it a try on my next one.

They look great! Hugs, Lidia

They look very nice and will be better after a good wash to fluff. Binding has always given me fits also.

They look very pretty and will look even prettier after washing and drying. I did a few a number of years ago, on a normal sewing machine; even bought a special rotary cutter for them.
Did you do them in the hoop?

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by dlonnahawkins 13 Feb 2012

I do have one ITH chenille, but this was not done with that one. It was just something we did at the sit and sew. I bought the chenille cutter and it worked great.

Lovely !

they look great

They are great and will look amazing after they get a good wash/fluffing.

these are great..

Were they made in the hoop! Great job!!! Will you show us after they are washed?

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by dlonnahawkins 13 Feb 2012

These were not, but I do have a design for ITH chenille - will try giving it a try, but I do believe that one does not have binding....hmmm, maybe I better try that one.

yes wash,wash and wash some more .I love to see us trying new things great job my friend:):)hugs

I've made these many years ago and still are in use. I used flannel which makes them even better, I believe I used 6 layers of flannel and made them square. The binding I sew on the right side, then turn and hand stitch on the back side. They are the best pot holders, trivets or however you want to use them and they wash up so lovely. The more you wash them the better they get.

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by dlonnahawkins 13 Feb 2012

TY - I need to make some for my daughter, for she has beautiful countertops, and always has to have trivets for anything warm. I had thought of the flannel too, but only had baby designs.