I’ve got a new book review posted in our Giveaways section. Go there to read my review of The Essential Sewing Toolkit by Carla Hegeman Crim (The Scientific Seamstress) and to enter the giveaway to win a copy.
[photo from The Scientific Seamstress]
Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
, by Anne Weaver. 7 Comments
I’ve got a new book review posted in our Giveaways section. Go there to read my review of The Essential Sewing Toolkit by Carla Hegeman Crim (The Scientific Seamstress) and to enter the giveaway to win a copy.
[photo from The Scientific Seamstress]
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
[photo credit: Sew Can She]
Patchwork Trivets with Circular Quilting by Sew4Home
[photo credit: Sew4Home]
Scrappy Happy Trivet by Stitching Notes
[photo credit: Stitching Notes]
How to Make a Trivet by Create Whimsy
[photo credit: Create Whimsy]
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
[photo credit: Patchwork Posse]
debbie says
I am new at sewing and would love this
Greta Hovis says
I would love to have this. I love to sew simple things but would like to learn more.
Becky PS says
Woohooo! Thanks Anne!
thilo says
i’m from srilanka…and as i’m keen in learning new techniques on sewing as i do a lot of diy’s for my self and the family through learning online and what ever books i get…would love to have this as i’m a self taught in sewing would love to know the scientific method to do so. thankyou craft gossip as your information and ideas help and enlighten us who live in an island…to get wider exposure. 🙂
Brekke says
This would be a great help with sewing projects- everything in one place!
Peggy says
I need that reference book! I am having so much trouble trying to make anything, and my elastic must be the wrong kind. I NEED that book!
Judy Cornell says
Wow I could really use this. I normally make things up as I go.