K's kitchen color is blue so I told daughter to pick out some fabrics that she thought K would like, and then I picked out the old sampler blocks to use for the designs.
"Carrie Nation" on the left and "Calico Puzzle" on the right.
The backs were made of coordinating scraps.
Making the quilted potholders made me realize how much knitting I've been doing this winter, and how much I've neglected my quilting. Must remedy that!
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteDFW - Thank You! Good thing you can't see them up close. As I told my daughter, my sewing machine I usually use for doing machine quilting is totally out of commission right now and my other machine is not working well. Yes, a trip to the sewing machine doctor is in order! SOON!
DeletePretty and useful, too. You inspire.
ReplyDeleteVicki - What a nice thing for you to say. Thank you.
DeleteVery pretty, Judy! I've been knitting dishcloths for some kin folks.
ReplyDeleteLaurie - Things we use in the kitchen . . . hand towels, dishcloths, potholders, etc. . . . always seem to need replacing so I'm sure the dishcloths you're making will be much appreciated.
DeleteLove the colors. I used to have a blue kitchen--it was that pretty French Country blue. I miss it at times, and yet love the one I have now .
ReplyDeleteYou do such a nice job on those potholders.
How long does that take you? Does it depend on the pattern? Questions, I have questions!
:)
Sue - Thank you so much for your complimentary words!
DeleteYes, the time it takes to do each potholder depends both on the pattern (how complicated or simple it is) and the amount of quilting I do on it. I would say that on an average, if I push right along, I can complete one potholder in a little over an hour.
Your potholders are so pretty! I could use those in my kitchen{ hint hint ;) }. You do such pretty work. Have a great day.
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Sue - Send me the color scheme of your kitchen and your mailing address using the "Contact Me" button over on my right hand side bar and a pair of potholders might mysteriously appear in your mail box sometime . . . :o]
DeleteOh how nice! I have not learned to quilt at all due to the amount of crochet projects. Sadly. I may push myself to get that baby blanket done sooner, so it's off the unfinished list.
ReplyDeleteKristina - I've always thought I'd like to learn basket making, BUT do I need another medium in which to express myself? NO! ;o] So I understand totally what you mean about learning how to quilt. (Now go pick up your crochet hook and work on that baby blanket!)
DeleteWow, those potholders are gorgeous! The colors combo is lovely and I'm totally envious of the receivers! Well done gal. Um, what do you put inside them for the heat insulation?
ReplyDeleteKris - Thank you, thank you, thank you! I put a double layer of Warm 'n Natural batting inside for insulation. The only time I've ever had a problem with heat going through them was once when the potholder I was using was wet on the spot where I grabbed the casserole dish out of the oven. Otherwise, they don't seem to need anything else to deflect the heat. And I've used ones I've made for myself for years and years.
DeleteI love that Carry Nation pattern! You know, of course, how fond I am of your pot holders...
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