Quilting - another set of potholders

 I managed another set of potholders as well.  I cut these a while back while I was working on some QAYG - no binding potholders.  They stitch up reasonably quick when all the pieces are precut.  I stitched a row of stitching on the green diamond to quilt the top to the batting and then added a row of stitching around the outside of the diamond to quilt the top and batting to the backing.  I have a few more sets ready to go.  I like how these stitched up so I will likely make a few more sets.  Therese 

Quilting - Casserole carrier

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