I’m so excited to share a fun and functional new pattern with you – My Quilty Potholders! These little projects are quick, beginner-friendly, and perfect for bringing a handmade touch to your kitchen (or someone else’s!).
Grab the Quilty Potholder pattern here !
Watch the Quilty Potholder Video Tutorial here!
This pattern includes two different styles so you can mix and match depending on your mood:
- A solid fabric version that’s perfect for showing off a favorite print or working through your scrap stash.
- A classic Ohio Star version that adds a bit of quilty charm to your kitchen.
Whether you’re baking cookies, pulling a casserole out of the oven, or just need something to protect your counters, these potholders are multi-purpose heroes. Use them as oven mitts, trivets, or hot pads—they’re just the right size for all the hot stuff!
I love how fast these come together too. You can easily sew up a few in an afternoon, making them a great project for gifting (think housewarming, holidays, hostess gifts, or teacher appreciation). They’re also a fantastic way to use up leftover batting and small cuts of fabric.
Here’s what you’ll love about this pattern:
- Includes instructions for both styles (Solid and Ohio Star)
- Beginner-friendly and scrap-friendly
- Fast to sew and great for gifting
- Useful as potholders, trivets, or mini oven mitts
- A fun way to practice your quilting skills on a small project
Features:
- Finishes at approximately 8″ x 10″
- Includes two styles: solid & Ohio Star quilt block
- Great for scraps or coordinating fat quarters
- Finished size perfect for daily kitchen use or seasonal decor
- Beginner-friendly with step-by-step instructions
Fabric Requirements:
- Solid Potholder Front Panels: 2 F8s (9″ x 18″)
- Star Potholder Front Panels: 4 F8s
- Back Panels: 2 F8s
- Binding: 1/4 yd
- Wrap-N-Zap Batting: 1/2 yd
Sample made using Heartland by Erica Arndt.
I hope you love making these as much as I do. They’re simple, sweet, and oh-so-useful—exactly the kind of project I reach for when I want to sew something satisfying and practical.
You can grab the Quilty Potholder pattern here and start stitching your own set today!
Happy quilting!
Hi Erica, thank you for your tutorial! I had one thought about the binding on the smaller quilted piece for the potholder… What about sewing the binding on both pieces, turning to right side and then quilting? I haven’t tried it yet but will see how that goes… Thanks again!