I received a request for some new potholders recently. I wasn't sure what I would do for this Scrap Happy Day until I realized I could make those potholders out of scraps, nothing but scraps. 😁
They're not fancy but they should be functional. I began by using scrap 1.5" wide strips (which I routinely cut as I'm processing scrap fabrics) to work Courthouse Steps style around a 2.5" square.
The blue and yellow color scheme was suggested by the future recipients. I tend to take things pretty literally as you can see.
I used batting scraps inside the potholders, two layers in each one. Even the backing for the four potholders came from a single remnant of fabric - an obvious remnant purchased somewhere along the way and never put to use until now.
So that's my entry for Scrap Happy Day this month. Short and sweet!
Scrap Happy Day is hosted on the 15th of each month by Kate in Australia and Gun in Sweden. Any type of scrap qualifies. It's a great way to repurpose things that might otherwise be tossed into overflowing landfills or to keep mounting scraps under control. If you'd like to play along you can leave a comment on either Kate or Gun's blogs.
Kate, Gun, Eva, Lynda,
Birthe, Turid, Tracy, Jan,
Moira, Sandra, Chris, Alys,
Claire, Jean, Dawn, Gwen,
Sunny, Kjerstin, Sue L, Vera,
Ann, Dawn 2, Carol, Preeti,
Nóilin, Viv, Karrin, Amo, Alissa,
Lynn, Tierney and Hannah
love the colours, great use of scraps.
ReplyDeleteI see nothing wrong with being literal, sometimes it's exactly what's needed. These look very fresh and pretty and are pleasing to the eye in a way that riotous colour would not be. Love them!
ReplyDeleteI forget about making potholders, that is a great way to use scraps and I need to put that on my list for future projects :-)
ReplyDeleteMaking potholders out of scraps is a very good idea.
ReplyDeleteBlue and yellow, perfect for the kitchen!
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