I decided to create a casserole carrier this weekend. We have a fundraiser coming up and there was some interest in having some for sale. There was a sample for a 9x13 pan at the meeting and after some research I decided to try making one for a square or round container. I cut two squares 22" of two different coordinating fabrics and a 22" square of batting. I cut a 22" x 2.25" strip for the handle and two 6" x 1.5" strips for the loops. I originally put the loops and handle on the middle of each side but that did not work very well. I had found one that worked that way but it was not square so I am sure it would have been fine had I not modified the rectangular dimensions. So, anyway, I ripped out the stitching, restitched the openings and moved the loops to opposite corners and the handle to the other two opposite corners. I simply added them to the inside of the square. It works well for up to a 12" x 4" container though the handle is a tad short. Because it draws up to the middle it will carry pretty much anything smaller. I did see one that had trimmed corners which I will try next time and put the handle ends and loops in the seam. I will lengthen the handle a bit as well. Therese
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