Does anyone have a suggestion as far as a potholder for a quilting beginner? Any patterns/ideas? Thanks, Cindy
pot holder pattern for a beginner
Jun 23, 2007
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I did this very thing for both sisters for Christmas one year - a simple log cabin pattern in colours that matched their kitchens. Made the log cabin block - probably a good 12-inches finished (I like 'em big), put some heat resistant silver stuff in the middle then the backing and a little loop in one corner facing towards the middle of the block, sew most of the way around the block, then flip it inside- out and hand sew the little opening. Sisters loved them so much, they hated to use them.
Sharon (N.B.)
Here you go Cindy -
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this should help you. The log cabin block is a lot of fun - you canjust thrown any old colours you want into it. I've never used thepaper piecing method - I just cut the *logs* about 2", they end upbeing 1 1/2" when sewn together - much more manageable than 1" blocks,especially for a beginner, and you can make however many logs you wantto get the desired size you're seeking. Give it a try and let me knowhow you made out.
Sharon (N.B.)
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