The strip was long enough to make four double-sided hot pads. I sewed the binding on by machine and today I'll hand-stitch it to the reverse side.
Side one:
Side two:
Talk about scraps! I just can't throw anything away. I wouldn't give these hot pads as gifts -- they're just utility hot pads -- but I'm happy to have turned that waste strip into something useful.
I'm linking this post to Slow Sunday Stitching at Kathy's Quilts.
I hope you have a peaceful, restful Sabbath.
--Nancy.
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I like how your light coloured stars shine on your Morning Star quilt. Just lovely. I too can't throw away a thing and since I eventually find a place for most of it, I can justify it. Your hot pads are perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment about the stars on Morning Star, Jocelyn. I wish I were better at finding uses for everything I save. But then, there's still time for possible uses in the future, right?
DeleteI just love those hot pads! What a wonderful use of scraps or leftovers. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy. I suppose the very best I can say about these is that the block is centered side-to-side but no matter exactly how they look, they'll prevent burns and that's the most important thing!
DeleteGreat use of leftovers. I made quilted applique cornices for my windows in my previous house. I still have them but I haven't quite figured out what to do with them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robin. I'd love to see the quilted, appliqued cornices. They sound like a huge project and definitely worth saving when the original need has passed. But I might have trouble cutting up appliqued pieces. Are they long enough and/or wide enough to use down the center of a table?
DeleteClever use of your trimmings, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Janet. Had the strip been much narrower I'm sure I would have pitched it.
DeleteHow clever of you!!! I never think to make pot holders of my scrap blocks - need to make myself a note :*)
ReplyDeleteI would not have thought to make them either, Teresa, except I visited my daughter not long ago and she was using a towel so pot holders had been on my mind. I suppose they could be come like the popular pin cushions that I see so many quilt bloggers making....
DeleteI think that's a great idea, Nancy. And if someone gave me some like that, I'd be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan. They're nothing fancy, just utility hot pads, but they'll prevent burns.
DeleteOh my goodness. I love your idea and your hot pads. (I hate wasting anything too). I'd like them for a gift! My husband burns up hot pads as quickly as I can make them...not that I'd want to burn yours up...just saying...
ReplyDeleteLOL, Cathy. Burning up hot pads is exactly why I think using quilt "scraps" is perfect. They're just utility items that sometimes don't last a year (depending on the cook/baker).
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