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Valentine Pot Holder

February 4, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 34 Comments

With three weeks away from my sewing machine, I was starting to get withdrawal symptoms. Yesterday I made up this little Valentines inspired pot holder out of a fat 1/8th of heart fabric I found in my stash. I teamed it with some natural osnaburg.











Do you see the cute Eiffel Tower cookie cutter? Sarah spotted this last week in Tokyu Hands and it had to come home with us. She currently has a batch of Eiffel Tower cookies in the oven – can’t wait to see how she decorates them! 

I spotted the little treat boxes in Daiso, the 100 Yen Shop. 

I quilted hearts on the back of the pot holder.

Et Voila!

Edit Feb 2013: We have now prepared a step by step photo tutorial on how to make our Heart Pot Holder pattern. You can find all the details here

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  1. two hippos says

    February 5, 2011 at 2:35 am

    the pot holder is fabulous!!!

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  2. peppermintpatcher says

    February 4, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    Inspired! I love the Eiffel Tower biscuit cutter too. Might need to keep my eye out for one of those.

    Reply
  3. Q @ JAQS says

    February 4, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    That is so cute. Love the fabric and how you made a pocket for your fingers to go into – wonderful!

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  4. shez says

    February 5, 2011 at 12:25 am

    how clever are you love the idea of the pot holder and i also love the cookie cutter.
    cheers Shez
    http://shez-enjoyinglife.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. Patchwork and Play says

    February 5, 2011 at 12:39 am

    I LOVE the cookie cutter! I keep finding reasons I should be planning a trip to Japan! Great oven mitt too!

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  6. Lillabilly says

    February 5, 2011 at 12:58 am

    Ah, lovely! Just right for using when baking Valentine’s Day treats!

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  7. Bela says

    February 5, 2011 at 1:27 am

    Oh LIsa, I missed soooo bad you projects!!! I am happy you are sewing again! This heart is wonderful!
    Much love! Bela

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  8. MM says

    February 5, 2011 at 1:54 am

    love the heart pot holder!!

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  9. Posie Patchwork says

    February 5, 2011 at 1:57 am

    Adorable, right down to the heart binding!! Love Posie

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  10. MarySew says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:52 am

    they are so pretty!!

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  11. Rumi says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:00 am

    Very sweet heart potholder. Love the cookie cutter too!

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  12. Sara says

    February 5, 2011 at 7:44 am

    The CUTEST pot holder I tell ya:P

    Where did you get the tute or is it your design??

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  13. koralee says

    February 5, 2011 at 9:20 am

    How cute is all this red and hearts today….oh I just love love this special month. YOur blog is adorable! xoxoxo Weekend hugs to you.

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  14. Mommarock says

    February 5, 2011 at 9:36 am

    Oh my goodness! This is just darling! I’m a new fan of your blog.. I came from Craft Gossip. Love this!

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  15. Wendy says

    February 5, 2011 at 10:27 am

    oh how gorgeous, this would make a beautiful present. thanks for sharing

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  16. Ms Jenna says

    February 5, 2011 at 11:29 am

    So cute! I’m more envious though of the cookie cutter, what fun!

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  17. Laura Emmons says

    February 5, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    Please post a tutorial, I’ve already goofed one up. 🙂

    Reply
  18. Terriaw says

    February 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Very cute! Looks like the perfect size. I love Valentine colors when things can be blah this time of year in our neighborhood. Fun project!

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  19. natalie says

    February 5, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    Hi Lisa would love to see this as a tutorial. Nice to see you had a great holiday i am sooo jealous.

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  20. Pene says

    February 5, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    Cute and useful!! what more could a girl ask for..

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  21. Rocio says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:09 am

    Lovely potholder! Really inspiring, I can imagine it may look fantastic also in other shapes.
    By the way, what’s the osnaburg? I’ve never heard of it and could not find it in my dictionary.. 😉

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  22. Christy says

    February 6, 2011 at 6:19 am

    aww, so cute. 🙂

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  23. KaHolly says

    February 6, 2011 at 7:45 am

    Cute and clever!

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  24. Becky says

    February 6, 2011 at 10:14 am

    Cute! I think I might make some for my friends for Valentines day.

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  25. Thimbleanna says

    February 6, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    Wow Lisa — that’s ADORABLE!!!

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  26. Shannon says

    February 8, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    LOVEly! 🙂

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  27. Janellybelly says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:56 am

    You are so clever, I stand in awe of your creativity!
    Janelle xx
    PS The scrabble pieces are fab, I got Andy to put the game on his iphone so I can play it!

    Reply
  28. Silva says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    thank you so much for this beautiful pot holder. i mention it on my blog. i hope it’s okay that i’m using your picture?

    http://lieblingssofa.blogspot.com/2011/02/love-is-in-air.

    greetings from silva

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  29. Silva says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    sorry, the link is: http://lieblingssofa.blogspot.com/2011/02/love-is-in-air.html

    Reply
  30. Bruise Mouse says

    February 12, 2011 at 11:31 pm

    This is really sweet. Where in Perth did you get the osnaburg?
    Glad Japan was a blast. I could spend a day in Daiso and Tokyo Hands.
    Cheers

    Reply
  31. Amy at Ameroonie Designs says

    February 2, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    What a darling potholder. I love the shape and the fabric, and the quilting on back is the cherry on top!
    xoxo,
    Amy

    Reply
  32. seastara says

    March 2, 2012 at 12:16 am

    I was wondering if you could do a tutorial on the Heart Pot Holder? I am a beginner sewer and I am shy about saying but I need instructions to sew a project.
    Oh by the way, I love the heart potholder. I just found your site and I know I am going to learn alot here.
    jseapaltman@ymail.com

    Reply
  33. Anonymous says

    February 11, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Tried this cute project but ad difficulty sewing and turning all the ayers. Mary S.

    Reply

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