How-to: Sew a Nine-Patch Potholder Entirely from Stash and Upcycled Materials

iron the wrong side to lay the seams flatPiece the potholders by first sewing together each of the three squares in each row, then sewing the rows together, taking care to match the seams so that the corners of the nine-patch all line up. If they’re a little crooked, however, don’t fret–crooked is charming.

Flip each finished nine-patch over and iron the wrong side so that all the seams lay flat. You’re supposed to iron each seam right after you sew it, I know…but seriously? No.

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1 thought on “How-to: Sew a Nine-Patch Potholder Entirely from Stash and Upcycled Materials”

  1. Loved your simple but excellent idea for potholders. I’m gonna whip some up for myself and even make some for next year’s Christmas so, for a change, I’m ahead of the game. Instructions are well written, nicely illustrated and fun, as always.

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