9 Ways to Sew a Fabric Trivet From Your Scraps

April 23, 2024 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you enjoy sewing, you probably have a healthy stash of scrap fabric, little bits of fabric left over from previous projects. (Or maybe an unhealthy stash, depending on how much you have!) A fabric trivet is a great project to use up some of those scraps! Larger than a coaster but smaller than a pillow, a fabric trivet is the perfect size to try out a new patchwork technique. All those scraps are perfect for a patchwork project like this! This is a bite-sized project that is always useful in your kitchen. You can use just about any patchwork design or technique to make a trivet. But if you’re looking for inspiration to get you started, here are 9 ways to sew a trivet from your scrap fabric!

If your scrap bin is full – or even overflowing, like mine tends to always be – these projects will give you a reason to reduce the volume and put your pretty fabric scraps to good use. Make one for yourself or to give as a gift. Read on to see all the pretty – and useful – trivet designs you can sew from your fabric scraps!

Log Cabin Hexi Potholder Free Sewing Pattern by Sew Can She

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Patchwork Trivets with Circular Quilting by Sew4Home

[photo credit: Sew4Home]

Scrappy Happy Trivet by Stitching Notes

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How to Make a Trivet by Create Whimsy

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Scrappy Patchwork Trivet – A Scrapbusting Project by My Poppet

[photo credit: My Poppet]

Quilted Mini House Trivets by Minki’s Work Table on We All Sew

[photo credit: We All Sew]

How to Sew Fabric Trivets with Fabric Twine by Easy Peasy Creative

[photo credit: Easy Peasy Creative]

Folded Star Pot Holder | A Tutorial by Patchwork and Poodles

[photo credit: Patchwork and Poodles]

Quick and Easy Hot Pad Tutorial by Patchwork Posse

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13 Christmas Kitchen Accessories Sewing Tutorials

Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!