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Fiesta Potholder

October 11, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

Fiesta Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar

Pot Holders are practical but they can also be colourful and fun! Our Fiesta Pot Holder is generously sized and feature a pocket so you can use it like an oven mitt. They are made with a patchwork front which showcases the sweet Retro 30’s Child Smile Fabric by Lecien Fabrics.

Fiesta Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar The patchwork panel is perfect for mixing and matching fabrics from a collection or fabric range, and could be made from precuts such as charm squares and jelly roll strips.

Fiesta Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar

If you would like to make your own Fiesta pot holder, you will need (for one pot holder):

  • Fabric 1: Cut 1, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch square (centre)
  • Fabric 2: Cut 4, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch squares (gingham)
  • Fabric 3: Cut 4, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch squares
  • Fabric 4: Cut 12, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch squares (outer row)
  • Fabric 5: Cut 1, 1 1/2 x 12 inch strip (4 patch unit)
  • Fabric 6: Cut 1, 1 1/2 x 12 inch strip (4 patch unit)
  • Fabric 7: Cut 2, 10 x 12 inches (backing)
  • Fabric 8: Cut 1, Β 2 1/4 x 10 inch strip; cut 1, 2 1/4 x 42 inch strip (binding)
  • Fabric 9: Cut 1, 12 x 12 inches (white homespun)
  • Ribbon: 6 inches (for hanging tab)
  • Batting: Cut 1, 12 x 12 inches (pocket); Cut 1, 10 x 12 inches (backing)
  • Insul-Brite: Cut 1, 10 x 12 inches (backing)

Fiesta Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar

Finished Size: 9 x 11 inches

Method:

1. Prepare the four patch units: Sew the two strips together with the right sides facing. Open out and press. Cut the strip into 8 units, each measuring 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. Take two units and stitch them together to form a four patch block that measures 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches as shown in the photo below. Repeat until you have four, four patch units.

Fiesta Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar

2. Arrange the patchwork squares as shown in the photo below. Stitch the squares together into rows. Stitch the rows together so you have a completed patchwork panel.

Fiesta Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar

3. Position the patchwork panel “on point” as shown in the photo below. Take the plain square of homespun and position the batting on top. Finally position the patchwork panel on top. Smooth all layers and pin together using safety pins (or use quilt basting spray). Quilt as desired to hold the layers together. I quilted 1/4 inch from each seam line.

 

Fiesta Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar
4. Trim the unit so that it measures 9 x 9 inches.Β Fiesta Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar

5. Place one of the backing pieces face down on a flat surface. Position a layer of insul brite and a layer of batting on top. Top with the other piece of backing fabric. Pin all the layers together. Use masking tape that is 1 inch wide to mark a line from one diagonal corner to the other. Quilt in a cross hatch design using the masking tape as a guide. Trim the backing to 9 x 11 inches.

Fiesta Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar6. Take the strip of fabric and press it in half lengthwise. Pin in to the top of the patchwork pocket with the raw edges aligned and stitch in place. Fold the binding over to the back of the pocket and hand stitch in place. Trim the ends.Fiesta Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar

 

7. Position the pocket on top of the backing with the bottom and side edges aligned. Baste in place. Use a small zigzag stitch and stitch around the outside of the pot holder.Β Fiesta Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar

8. Fold the ribbon in half and baste in place on the back of the pot holder as shown.Fiesta Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar

9. Fold the binding in half lengthwise and press. Stitch the binding to the pot holder, mitring the corners as you would for a quilt. The fold the binding over to the back of the pot holder and hand stitch in place. Press.Fiesta Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar

Thanks to Lecien Fabrics for supplying the retro 30’s Child Smile Fabric that was used in this project.

Retro 30s Child Smile fabric by Lecien Fabrics Retro 30s 2Pot holders make great gifts for the baker or home cook. How about partnering the pot holder with some baking supplies, speciality ingredients, or a cookbook? Β Check out some of our other free pot holder tutorials and patterns.

 

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Comments

  1. Brenda Ackerman says

    October 12, 2015 at 12:40 am

    These potholders are adorable! I know that I will be making them later on today! Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful creative day!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      October 12, 2015 at 6:52 am

      Thanks Brenda – happy sewing!

      Reply
  2. Jackie says

    October 12, 2015 at 12:52 am

    Thank you for this cute tutorial!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      October 12, 2015 at 6:53 am

      You are welcome Jackie! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  3. Sigi G says

    October 12, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    Love this! Thank you for the beautiful pot holder tutorial!!

    Reply
  4. Kay says

    October 13, 2015 at 2:38 am

    Thank you for this easy to follow tutorial. The happy fabrics are fun, I especially like the aqua print. x

    Reply
  5. Lori Ginsberg says

    October 13, 2015 at 7:12 am

    Those are the cutest potholders I have ever seen. I am wondering about the fabric. Is this line waiting to be released? I have looked at the current Child Smile and it isn’t the same as what you are using. I LOVE it! Thank you.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      October 13, 2015 at 7:49 am

      Thanks Lori – this is Retro 30’s Child Smile Fall 2015 which should be in stores in November. I was lucky enough to be sent some pre release fabric by Lecien Fabrics. I love the gingham and fruit in this collection – so retro and fun.

      Reply
  6. Tina Sheppard says

    November 4, 2015 at 12:47 am

    Not only do I love the potholders, but I LOVE the fabrics!!! Sweet!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      November 12, 2015 at 8:27 pm

      Thanks Tina πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Linda M says

    September 4, 2018 at 8:41 pm

    This is adorable! I can’t wait to make it!

    Reply

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