My friend wanted some microwave potholders for bowls, which are so fun to make. So far this week I've made six (they're doubled in the picture.) I'm planning on making a couple more while I'm in the potholder zone.
If you want to make some, you can find a good tutorial here. I do prefer that the pieced squares be 6 1/2" and the large one 12 1/4". I like the darts to be 1 1/2" from the center at the top, going down 3". This size works well for various sizes of small bowls.
I used to love collecting fat quarters and have lots, plus a lot of scraps. I think that was back in the day when I knew that I wanted to quilt but didn't yet know just what I would quilt. Now I rarely need fabric in that size, would prefer to get 1/2 yard if I see a fabric that I absolutely have to have, and rarely buy fabric just because I like it.
Where I'm going with this - these potholder are fun to make with those pretty fat quarters. And if you just want to practice your walking foot piecing, this is your project.
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