Binding for potholders
10-19-2010, 01:59 PM
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MaryAnna-
So, this is what I do -- I construct the piecing of the front of the potholder as usual. Then I place it right side up on top of my layers of batting (I use 1 layer of insulbright and one layer of warm and natural, both cut a generous inch larger than the pieced top on all sides). I then use 3/4 or 1 inch strips of farbic as my faux binding to match the backing or as an accent, and I place the right sides of the binding strip facing the pieced top. I stitch those on (layers = binding strip, pieced top, batting). I sew binding strips to all sides, then square up with rotary cutter. I cut backing exactly the same size as my squared up hotpad, and sew top and backing together, right sides facing, leaving 2 or 3 inches open in the middle of one side for turning. Clip corners, turn, fuss with edges to make them smooth and nice, and then whip stitch the opening closed. Voila -- pot holder in less time, with nice neat edges, and minimal hand stitching.
Oh -- and the "birthing" aspect -- that's the turning it right side out and having the whole project come out of a small opening and then get stitched up. I think quilting ladies use the term to squick out men who might be tempted to eavesdrop on their chitchat.
So, this is what I do -- I construct the piecing of the front of the potholder as usual. Then I place it right side up on top of my layers of batting (I use 1 layer of insulbright and one layer of warm and natural, both cut a generous inch larger than the pieced top on all sides). I then use 3/4 or 1 inch strips of farbic as my faux binding to match the backing or as an accent, and I place the right sides of the binding strip facing the pieced top. I stitch those on (layers = binding strip, pieced top, batting). I sew binding strips to all sides, then square up with rotary cutter. I cut backing exactly the same size as my squared up hotpad, and sew top and backing together, right sides facing, leaving 2 or 3 inches open in the middle of one side for turning. Clip corners, turn, fuss with edges to make them smooth and nice, and then whip stitch the opening closed. Voila -- pot holder in less time, with nice neat edges, and minimal hand stitching.
Oh -- and the "birthing" aspect -- that's the turning it right side out and having the whole project come out of a small opening and then get stitched up. I think quilting ladies use the term to squick out men who might be tempted to eavesdrop on their chitchat.
set of hotpads I made as hostess gift
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10-19-2010, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RST
MaryAnna-
So, this is what I do -- I construct the piecing of the front of the potholder as usual. Then I place it right side up on top of my layers of batting (I use 1 layer of insulbright and one layer of warm and natural, both cut a generous inch larger than the pieced top on all sides).
So, this is what I do -- I construct the piecing of the front of the potholder as usual. Then I place it right side up on top of my layers of batting (I use 1 layer of insulbright and one layer of warm and natural, both cut a generous inch larger than the pieced top on all sides).
10-19-2010, 02:54 PM
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RST - Thanks for the explanation! That sounds like something I might try. I usually fold the backing over the front for potholders (less fussy than making & applying a binding), but your method would work better when the backing won't really look good with the front fabrics.
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