Kitchen – Page 9

Tutorial: Simple quilted potholder

August 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how you can sew these simple quilted potholders. The simple design makes your fabric the star of this project, so go wild with mixing print and color! I’m loving the colors and the stripes/florals… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Christmas tree hot pads

July 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

It might still be summer, but you can get a jumpstart on your Christmas sewing! Joy from xoxo Grandma shares a tutorial for making a Christmas tree hot pad. The Christmas tree appliques are so cute, made from a green… Read more ...

Tutorial: Seersucker tea towels

July 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These seersucker tea towels! Erin from Francois Et Moi shares a tutorial at Sugar & Cloth showing how you can make them. The summery seersucker contrasts beautifully with bright binding finishing off the edges. 2/3 yard of seersucker will make… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pineapple oven mitt

July 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Pineapples continue to be a hot trend, both in decor and in fashion. Rachel at A Beautiful Mess shares a free pattern for making a pineapple oven mitt. You could certain use yellow and green fabrics to make it match… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double pot holder with pockets

June 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Why do they make pot holders so small, when pans tend to be so big? Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a generously sized double oven mitt. There are pockets at either end to… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Hot pads from old denim jeans

June 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Don’t throw out your worn out jeans! Stacy from Stacy Sews shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make these pocket hot pads out of an old pair of jeans. The back pocket of the jeans gets… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable fabric baking dish cover

May 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Don’t let the flies get in your picnic or potluck food! Maggie at Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can sew a reusable fabric baking dish cover. Elastic around the edge holds… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot pad trivet from a tattered quilt

May 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can create a gorgeous hot pad or trivet out of an old tattered quilt. Now, I am normally of the “don’t cut up an old quilt” school, but in this case a good… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strawberry hot pad

May 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A big red strawberry is the hot pad of the month at Crafty Staci. You can get the free pattern and tutorial on her blog. The red strawberry hot pad has a green leaf cap and scattered knots for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat out microwave bowl holder

May 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make a bowl holder to protect your hands from a hot bowl after its been in the microwave! Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shares a tutorial showing how to make one. They’re made to store flat, but the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pot holder and oven mitt

April 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Brigitte from By Number 19 shares a tutorial for making a pot holder and oven mitt. They make great housewarming or wedding gifts. Or make a set for yourself for a quick update to your own kitchen. (The link to… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Apron for a child

March 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Torie Jayne shares a free pattern for making a simple apron for a child. Her free pattern fits girls (or boys) sizes 6-8. Aprons don’t have a super specific fit so you could probably make it work for kids a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple but elegant linen pot holders

March 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These linen pot holders are simple but elegant. Caitlin from The Merrythought shares a tutorial for making them. She uses 100% cotton batting to insulate but you could also use Insul-Brite if you had some scraps of that laying around. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Oven mitts

March 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These oven mitts by Ina from Patty Doo are an easy way to add some color to your kitchen decor. Choose a fabric that matches your style and you can whip up a couple of these in an evening. They’d… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Squeezy potholder

February 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This potholder has two pockets – one for your fingers, and one for your thumb, so your hand is completely covered when you grip a pan with the potholder. Donna Thornal of Olive & Marie Create shares a video tutorial… Read more ...