![]() It is available here.If you're dealing with muscle stiffness, soreness, or cramps, a heating pad may be able to help. PS- I have been asked for a printable version of this tutorial. These will “poof up” like a quilt, so you may iron it as needed. Wash the hot pads in cold water and dry on low or air dry. Notes: Since the fabrics and batting have not been pre-washed, you may want to use a color fixative such as Retayne or a Carbona color catcher. Some of the fabrics shown are available for purchase in my Auntie Em’s Crafts 2 Etsy store. You can view/purchase completed sets in my Auntie Em’s Crafts Etsy store. ![]() These would also be great craft show fillers if you are an apron maker. I like to make hot pad sets to give away as housewarming and Christmas gifts. You can follow these same directions for a standard sized hot pad by cutting your fabric and batting to 8.5″ square and 11.5″ square for the bottom fabric. Tie the strings into a knot at the top and bottom and clip the strings. Fix the stitch or back stitch at the beginning and end. Sew the binding down, approx 1/8″ from the edge. Start using the Wonder Clips every few inches to hold the binding in place.ġ2. Continue clipping the excess corner fabric off, folding the corners, folding the binding, and placing the Wonder Clips every few inches all the way around.ġ3. Fold the side down on top of the triangle. Space the triangle slightly away from the edge (photo 3). Pull the fabric down to create a triangle with the next side. Fold the binding down onto the top fabric (photo 2). Turn the project so that the cut corner is now at the top right (photo 1). This is to help reduce bulk on the finished binding.ġ1. Do as I say, not as I do! Starting on the long end is easier than the short end because of the clips you’ll use in step 10. Starting on a long side, iron your backing fabric in half so that it makes a. Clip the strings off, but be careful not to cut your knots off.ĩ. Don’t wait too long, or the lines will start disappearing! Fix the stitch or back stitch at the beginning and end of your rectangles.Ĩ. Tie the strings into a knot at the top and bottom sides of the hot pad. With your walking foot, sew directly onto the drawn lines. The purple side of my marker is a little difficult to see so here is a close up.ħ. Mark one 1″ away from the edge, and the other 2″ away (or mark it for your desired method for quilting.) Do not use a chalk marker, because it is difficult to later remove the markings. Flip the whole hot pad over to smooth out any winkles.Ħ. Use your 6×24″ ruler and water soluble pen to create two boxes on the top piece. Center it so that it is 1.5″ from the top and bottom.ĥ. Lift one side of the top and spray the basting spray onto the batting. It is helpful to have the fabric centered on two lines on the top and bottom. Dry fit the top of the hot pad onto the bottom fabric. Line your 6×24″ ruler on the short side of the bottom fabric at the 1.5″ mark. Set your bottom piece of fabric face down on your work space. Trim around the edges of the batting, if necessary.Ĥ. Join the top fabric and the inside layers with the basting spray. I also recommend using this mat for cutting the batting materials.ģ. I use an old cutting mat or cardboard when spraying to keep my good cutting mat clean. If you use one of each, put the Insul-bright on the top. You can use two layers of batting, Insul-bright, or one of each. Use the basting spray to join the two inside layers. ![]() I like to use my Shape Cut ruler, but a 6×24″ ruler will work as well.Ģ. Start by cutting your batting, Insul-bright, and top fabric to size. Tools: Coordinating thread, sewing machine, walking foot, basting spray, water soluble or disappearing ink marker, acrylic rulers, cutting mat, rotary cutter, iron, ironing board, Wonder Clips, and scissors.ġ. You will need: 13×9″ batting 13×9″ Insul-Bright (or second layer of batting) 13×9″ fabric for the top 16×12″ fabric for the bottom. It is perfect for protecting your dining table or counters from a hot casserole dish. As promised in the Pyrex handle cover tutorial, here are the instructions for making your own large hot pad.
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