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Friday, October 28, 2016

Gettin' My Fix

Here I go again!  More pot holders!  I tend take things to the edge and then back away when it gets too much to take.  Whether it's pot holders, fabrics, a certain color combination or new technique.  I like to explore every possibility and then use every last scrap...and then I'm done and can move on.
Feed Sack Pot Holders
8 1/4" x 8 1/4"
While looking through my feed sack stash for another project, I came across a pile of strips. Long and short, varying widths from 3/4" to 1 1/2".  It was time to either use them or toss them.



This set of pot holders are made up of 4" squares.  I randomly stitched strips until it was 5" or so and trimmed to the desired size.  The more feed sack prints and colors, the better!


Feed Sack Pot Holders
8 1/2" x 8 1/2"
I didn't realize I had so many strips, so I made two more sets!  One set with a yellow center and one with a red center.



The strip squares are 3" separated with a 3/4" white sashing and finished with a 1" border. 


They bring me back to my Grandma's kitchen!  You know...the good old days!


Last set, I promise!!


Feed Sack Pot Holders
8 1/2" x 8 1/2"
Eventually I'll share the real reason why these fabrics made it out of the closet!  Like I said...one thing leads to another!

I don't think I'm the only one who has to work there way through a stack of fabric until every piece is gone.  Am I?!  I might be a little obsessive sometimes!


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24 comments:

  1. I love seeing your little projects. Thanks for taking the time to share them. This scrap project is a delight!

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    1. I get a bit crazy with scraps sometimes…and boy, do I love to use them up in little projects too!

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  2. I love these, they would make great presents. x

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  3. These are so cute. A great little scrap project.

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    1. I may say it too much, but pot holders are a great way to use scraps!

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  4. very cute and bright - I really need to get some of the batting needed for these and make some up - mine really look bad right now and are just the regular store bought kind

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  5. I really love the red pin dot binding for this grouping. And no, you aren't the only one who can go down a rabbit hole. I hope your wisdom teeth removal went well! I've been thinking of you. :)

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  6. I love making things that bring back good memories. Great scrappy project and very useful!

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  7. Very cute pot holders, I really like the red binding and how it sets off the fabric prints.

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  8. Adorable! Such a lovely use of thin strips, too. Thanks for linking to Finished or Not Friday!

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  9. These are just super cute, and they really do have that "Grandma's kitchen" vibe. Don't stop making them!

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  10. Love the piecing of the last set! Well done!

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  11. Every time I try to use my scraps, another project comes up. I love your pot holders. I do have it in mind to get some pot holders made, I just couldn't promise when!

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  12. These string blocks can be addictive! Your potholders are adorable and scrappy :)

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  13. It doesn't matter if you make a full-size quilt or a pot holder, your quilts are always a pleasure and a delight. They are lovely Jayne.

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  14. Those are so fun and pretty! Definitely great for gifts!

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  15. A great scrap and gift project. No I am not one of the group. My scraps accumulate. Occasionally I cut them into usable squares and rectangles, and even less occasionally I start to combine them. Claire aka knitnkwilt

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  16. These are fabulous Jayne! :) Love small fast projects like these! :) Thanks for stopping by and linking up!

    -Lindsey

    http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/2016/11/fabric-frenzy-friday-features.html

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  17. Gah, these are the perfect potholders! I am becoming more and more enamored of this feedsack/DS look. I wonder why? Anyways, I must pin.

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  18. Pretty and practical.....a winning combination.

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  19. I love 'em............Really cute. I will have to make some ! Heaven knows I have plenty scraps !!

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  20. I LOVE your scrappy potholders. They are so pretty and cheerful...and I agree they do kind of transport you back to the good old days.

    I don't throw away anything. Scraps big enough to cut into shapes that I use for scrap patterns get saved to be cut down. Scraps too small for that get added to the crumb block box. Those too small for that get added to a bin in the closet that I'll use to stuff cat pillows one of these days. Nothing goes to waste. :)

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