TriPatch Pot Holder

 EPP triangles, some pretty scraps and Voila! Pretty pot holder!

I used the following:

60 x  2 inch triangle papers by Sue Daley Designs

2 inch Sue Daley acrylic template (optional)

Glue Pen

Assorted 2.5 inch scraps

Needle, thread, scissors. 

Batting: 11x11

Backing: 13x13 square

Start by taking 6 of your triangle papers and cut in half  for the edge pieces. Make sure you have 6 in one direction and 6 in the opposite direction. Cut your fabric at least 1/4 inch larger, cut out and glue baste or stitch baste if you prefer to the papers.

Using the 54 triangle papers, cut our fabric triangles at least 1/4 inch larger all the way around. Glue or stitch baste to the papers. 

Collect all your sewing supplies

Arrange them how you want it to look. 9 triangles & 2 edges per row. 

I like to sew these in rows, then sew the rows onto each other. 

Isn't it pretty!

Remove all the papers. I find a 4mm knitting needle helps. If stitch basting remove the basting stitches.

Once all the papers are out, press really well, making sure to press the sides the way they were folded for a nice edge

Place pressed top on the batting. Quilt as desired. I stitched long the diagonal lines. 

Trim the excess batting. 

Place backing wrong side up on your table. Center the top on the backing and trim to have 1 inch of backing all the way around. 

I pin the edges of the patchwork so it stays in place for the next part. 

Press the backing in half towards the front piece all the way around. 

Fold it again, this time onto the patchwork front. Clip or pin in place. 

You can machine or hand stitch the folded binding edges, I prefer hand stitching. 

To finish, I quilted the row of triangles and around the edges of the binding so it was all quilted together. 

Finished!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you would rather sew this by machine, use a 60 degree triangle ruler and machine stitch them together

I used various prints I had in stash from Darlene's Favorites by Darlene Zimmerman, Robert Kaufmann Fabrics for the front. Back is medium dots by RJR. 

Check out www.victorystitches.com for EPP papers, notions and fabrics 

This pattern was written by me, Vall for victory stitches. It can be used for personal use or if you want to sell the finished item. Do not copy my tutorial for print or resale. If making or sharing this pattern, please do the right thing and give credit. Thanks, Vall. 

 

Squared Hexi Block

The Squared Hexagon Block

These make really nice pot holders, table runners, a quilt block or just something nice for the wall

I used 1/12 inch hexagon papers, any size works.

You will need:

Method A: 20 x hexagons (Cut 3 hexagons in half to make 6 half hexagons)

Method B: 17 hexagons, 6 half hexagons

  Take 6 hexagons, using a ruler mark them as pictured

Cut on the line and you will have 6 stubby hexagons and 6 paper bits. You won't need the bits.

Take 4 of the half hexagons and mark them as pictured above

Cut, save the large bits, toss the little ends. 

You will now have all the pieces. Start planning your project, Make your center hexi flower and add the sides.

Ta-Da! 

To make a sweet pot holder:

You will need: 

The finished squared hex block

Backing measuring 12"x12", 

Batting measuring 10 1/4" x 10 1/4"

Thread matching the backing

Iron

Sewing machine

The binding is included in the backing.

Remove papers, iron the edges inward.

Lay your backing wrong side up, batting in the center and squared hexi block on top. make sure you have 3/4" of backing all the way around the block. 

Pin and quilt how you like. I stitch in the ditch around the flower and the center hexi.

Fold the backing so the edges touches the edge of the hexi block.

Fold the binding over the hexi block and pin or clip. I find its easier to do this one edge at a time so the finished piece sits nice and flat. 

Sew close to the edge. Repeat for the other three sides

Finished :D