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Vintage Potholder Pattern Collection. Here’s an assortment of vintage potholder patterns that were originally published on their own pages here on Tipnut and combined here to make one handy project page. There are some cute and kitschy projects in this collection including a chicken, chirping birds to embroider and a double oven mitt. Enjoy! Basic These are always a necessity in the kitchen and they may be made in many shapes and forms. Use bright scraps of washable fabrics such as gingham and percale. Cotton batting or scraps of woolen fabric are used for padding. Material (for two): 1/4 yd. For Cutting: Round: 2 circles of fabric, each 8″ in diameter, and 1 similar circle of cotton batting or of several thicknesses of woolen fabric.Square: two 8″ squares of fabric and 1 similar square of cotton batting or of several thicknesses of woolen fabric. For Making: Source: The New Encyclopedia of Modern Sewing (1946) Pretty Tea Set {Sewing & Embroidery} Click To View Larger File Material Requirements: (For Two) Directions: Pieced Pieced Top:

Fat Quarter Fun: 35+ Project Ideas. Directory of Free Sewing Patterns, Tutorials and Projects. Bunny Sewing Pattern. Quilt Along Series: Sewing the Quilt Together. We are now ready to combine the three layers of our quilt sandwich and ‘quilt’ our project. There are a variety of methods for quilting. I’m going to focus on machine quilting, but we’ll discuss others as well. Basting: Basting is a very important step in the quilting process. It seems tedious, but doing it carefully will result in a professional-looking finished project. First of all, it is very important that all three layers are smooth and wrinkle free. Smooth the batting and lay your quilt top over the batting.

Bring the top/batt to the quilt back and carefully unroll on top of the backing, smoothing all wrinkles as you unroll. Now is the time to baste all layers together. Basting spray is available in the notions of most sewing supply stores. Pin quilt top starting at the center. Machine Quilting: There are many options for machine quilting. There are lots of supplies for pre-marking your quilt before you start quilting. I use a walking foot when I’m quilting. Hand quilting vs. Harry Potter Robes. Free Applique Patterns. How to Make a Pet Collar. February 10th, 2009 Email 19 users recommend The reflective piece on this parachute snap is a great safety feature! Shannon Dennis Stitch about 1/8 inch from the edge of the ribbon. To keep the webbing and decorative ribbon from fraying, light a candle and slowly draw the end of the webbing over the flame. Photo: Shannon Dennis This pet collar is so quick and easy that you can make a bunch of them for all seasons and occasions.

Supplies: 1-inch webbing—1 yard for medium–large dogs, 1/2 yard for small–medium dogs3/8-inch-wide decorative ribbon in the same amount as the webbingOne reflective parachute snapCotton thread in the same color as the decorative ribbon Measure around your pet's neck and add 6 inches, then cut a piece of webbing and ribbon to that length. To keep the ends of the webbing and decorative ribbon from fraying, light a candle and gently draw the end of the webbing over the flame. Put the ends of the webbing on the snaps as directed. Terry cat - sewing pattern. Mouse Sewing Pattern.