Make these festive potholders to add with a cookie mix and spatula to give to family and friends!
Tis the season to bake all the festive goodies for Christmas day! We have a great quilted potholder tutorial to help you get into the festive spirit and to keep your hands safe from the hot pots and dishes when busy cooking.
Requirements:
Here is what you need to make these Quilted Holiday Pot Holders:
Optional: You will need co-ordinating bias tape or you can make your own with the co-ordinating fabric for each potholder. See cutting instructions for measurement options.
Tree Potholder Cutting Instructions:
Main Fabric: X1 - Small triangle, X1 - Large Triangle
Co-ordinating Fabric: X1 - Small Triangle, X1 - Large Triangle and Optional: Bias tape 1/2" double fold 0.45 or 1 packet.
Warm & Natural: X1 - Small Triangle and X1 Large Triangle
Warm and Natural: X1 - Full Circle, X1 Half Circle
Insul-Bright: Full circle
Tree Potholder Sewing Instructions:
1- Pull out small triangle fabric pieces (main fabric, co-ordinating fabric & warm & natural).
2- Place the small coordinating fabric triangle right side down, place warm & natural down, and then small main fabric triangle right side up together lining up all three sides. Clip or pin together.
3- Pull out large triangle pieces (main fabric, coordinating fabric, warm & natural & insul-bright).
4- Place the large main fabric triangle right side down, place insul-bright down, place warm & natural down, and then large coordinating fabric triangle right side up lining up all three sides. Clip or pin together.
5 - Sew horizontal lines at your desired width all the way down the triangle piece sandwich.
6 - Using the adjustable bias binder sew coordinating bias tape along the top short edge of the small fabric triangle sandwich.
7 - Place the large triangle sandwich main fabric down.
8 - Place the small triangle sandwich main fabric up on top of the large triangle sandwich lining up the bottom point. Pin or clip in place.
9 - Cut a 6” strip of coordinating bias tape for hook loop.
10 - Place the two raw edges of the bias loop in the center along the short side of the large triangle piece raw edge. Clip or pin in place.
11 - Sew hook loop down to hold in place with a ¼” seam.
12- Place the bias tape along the edges of the triangle. Take your time to get precise corners when turning. Clip or pin in place.
13 - Using a zigzag stitch sew down the bias tape being mindful to catch the back edge as well.
14 - Finish bias tape ends in desired preference.
Quilted Ornament Potholder Sewing Instructions:
1 - Pull out half circle fabric pieces (x2 coordinating fabric 1 & warm & natural).
2 - Place one half circle right side down, place warm & natural down then the second half circle right side up lining up raw edges. Clip or pin in place.
3 - Pull out full circle pieces (x2 main fabric, warm & natural & insul-bright).
4 - Place one full circle right side down, place insul-bright down, then warm & natural & finally the second full circle right side up lining up raw edges. Clip or pin in place.
5 - Sew cross-hatch lines at your desired width all the way across the full circle sandwich & half circle sandwich.
6 - Place the coordinating fabric 2 bias tape along the curved edge of the half circle. Clip or pin in place.'
7 - Sew coordinating fabric bias tape along the curved edge of the half-circle sandwich using a zig-zag stitch, being mindful to catch the back edge as well.
8- Place the large circle sandwich down.
9- Place the half-circle sandwich on top of the full-circle sandwich lining up the curved edge. Pin or clip in place.
10- Cut a 6” strip of coordinating fabric 2 bias tape for hook loop.
11- Place the two raw edges of the bias loop to the top center of the full-circle sandwich along the raw edge. Clip or pin in place.
12- Sew hook loop down to hold in place with a ¼” seam.
13- Place bias tape along the curve of the circle sandwich. Clip or pin in place.
14- Using a zigzag stitch sew down the bias tape being mindful to catch the back edge as well.
15- Finish bias tape ends in desired preference.
Congratulations you have finished your Quilted Pot Holders!
Now that you have your festive pot holders, you can cook your Christmas feast in style, while protecting your hands from hot pots and dishes! Have a friend that loves all things cooking? Why not use this quilted potholder tutorial to make them one as a gift this Christmas.
We hope you’ve loved learning how to make a festive pot holder. If you make your own, don’t forget to post it on social media and tag @husqvarna_viking_australia on Instagram and @HusqvarnaVikingAustralia on Facebook. We can’t wait to see what you create!
Summer wouldn’t be the same without outdoor yard games, right?
We think so. That's why we've created our own Twist game and customized it with different coloured circles for a party or team colours for tailgating.
Now you can play this classic game anywhere—and make it your own!
Shopping List:
Husqvarna Viking sewing machine (we used the EPIC 95Q)
Extension Table
Circular attachment (Category 8 & 9 = Part H9203440-96, Category 1-7 = Part H9203920-9)
Circle fabric (RED, YELLOW, GREEN and BLUE) 0.7m of each colour
Backing fabric (extra wide backing 275cm) 2.3m
Warm and natural backing - Full size 230cm x 244cm
Tear n Wash 12" x 13m
Co-ordinating embroidery and bobbin thread for each colour (RED, GREEN, YELLOW and BLUE)
All purpose thread (WHITE)
Embroidery needle size 80/12
Quilting needle size 90/14
6" Applique scissors
Steam iron
Ironing board
Cutting mat
Straight edge ruler
Rotary cutter
Straight pins & safety pins
Cutting:
Cut 6 x 28cmx28cm squares of each colour (RED, GREEN, YELLOW and BLUE)
Cut 24 x 39.5cmx39.5cm squares in white fabric
Cut 24 x 31cmx28cm squares of Tear n Wash
Machine Set-Up
Insert a HUSQVARNA® VIKING® embroidery size 80/12 needle into your machine.
Attach the Utility Foot A
Thread with coordinating rayon 40wt embroidery & bobbin thread.
Select a straight stitch with a length of 2.5mm.
Attach the Circular Attachment and move the slider all the way to the left at
26cm.
Fabric Preparation:
Fold each 28cmx28cm colour square and each 39.5cmx39.5cm white square in half.
Fold each 28cmx28cm square and each 39.5cmx39.5cm square in half again to create a smaller square.
Press the folded corner to mark the center of each square
Construction:
Roughly center a piece of the Tear N’ Wash below a white 39.5cmx39.5cm square.
Roughly Center a coloured 28cmx28cm square on top of the white square
Take the push pin that came with the Circular Attachment and place it in the center of the colored square, the area pressed with an iron.
Next push the pin through the center of the marked white square and Tear N’ Wash.
Place the pin onto the Circular Attachment.
Sew a straight stitch all the way around to create a circle. Be sure to smooth out the coloured fabric as you sew to reduce the risk of bubbled fabric.
Using applique scissors cut around the outer edge of the stitch, cutting away the excess fabric.
Under the ‘Applique Stitches” menu on your machine select the largest satin stitch.
Remove the Utility Foot A.
Attach the Decorative Stitch Foot B.
Sew the satin stitch all the way around the circle to give a finished edge.
Remove the push pin and press the block.
Square up the block to 37cmx37cm
Repeat this process with all of the coloured & white squares. There should be 6 finished blocks for each color with a total of 24 blocks.
Remove the Circular Attachment and Decorative Stitch Foot B.
Attach the Adjustable ¼” Foot with Guide.
Select a straight stitch with a length of 2.5mm.
Organize blocks by colour. Place 2 blocks of the same color right sides together and pin if needed. Sew with the raw edge of the seam against the guide of the adjustable 1/4" foot. Remember to remove the pins before sewing over them. Continue until all six blocks of one colour are sewn together into a row.
Repeat this process with the other 3 groups of coloured circle blocks.
There should be 4 strips of 6 same coloured squares.
Press seams of each strip in the same direction.
Take one coloured row and place it right side together with another row of coloured squares. Be sure that the pressed seams for the two strips are going in opposite directions.
Sew the two rows together with a ¼” seam allowance.
Repeat this process with the other two rows of colored squares until they are all sewn together. Be mindful of how the seams are pressed so that when the rows are lined up the seams go in opposite directions.
You should have one large quilt top with 4 squares across and 6 squares down. It should measure 143cmx214cm.
Make a quilt sandwich with the finished quilt top, warm and natural batting and backing fabric. The quilt top and backing should be right sides out.
Secure the quilt sandwich together with safety pins all over.
Remove the Adjustable ¼” Foot with Guide
Attach the Stitch in the Ditch Foot.
Stitch in the ditch between all of the quilt blocks. Remove the safety pin as you go.
Trim raw edges of the quilt sandwich to square up the quilt.
Attach binding in your desired way.
Conclusion:
Now you have created this twist yard game quilt, it is the perfect excuse to hold a family gathering and keep the children and entertained for hours.
Create the perfect cover-up for the poolside or for your next beach vacation!
It’s great for going to & from the water or for the occasional snack break when you need both hands free!
Shopping List:
HUSQVARNA® VIKING® Sewing & Embroidery Machine
HUSQVARNA® VIKING® Universal Needle: Size 90/14
Beach Towel
Coordinating Fat Quarter (to make bias tape) OR 1 pkg. ½” Bias Tape
Coordinating Cotton 50wt Sewing Thread
Steam Iron
Ironing Board
Interchangeable Dual Feed Foot
Coordinating Robison Anton 40 wt Rayon Embroidery & Bobbin Thread
Large Metal Hoop - 240x150mm
INSPIRA Magnets for Metal Hoop
Sensor Q Foot
HUSQVARNA® VIKING® Embroidery Needle: Size 90/14
INSPIRA Aqua Magic Stabilizer
INSPIRA Dissolve-A-Way Max
Measuring Tape
8” Bent Trimmer
Safety Stiletto
Marking Pen OR Chalk
Clips and/or Straight Pins
Provided mySewnet Embroidery Design OR personal embroidery design
Machine Preparation:
Insert a HUSQVARNA® VIKING® Universal size 90/14 needle into your machine.
Fold the beach towel in half again on the short side.
Using a measuring tape, measure 3" from the folded corner point & mark with a marking pen.
Repeat the same process on the other straight side.
With the measuring tape at the corner fold, measure 3" around to create a 1/4" dashed circle as shown in the photo below marking lines with a marking pen.
Using a marking pen connect the lines marked to create a 1/4" circle.
Using your 8" bent trimmer scissors cut around the 1/4" circle through all 4 layers.
Unfold the beach towel completely & there should be a full circle in the middle.
Fold the towel in half on the long side. There should be a half circle in the middle.
Using your Steam Iron & Ironing Board press the fold to create a crease as shown in the photo below.
Using a measuring tape & marking pin mark a dash 5" from the circle on the iron pressed line.
Using your 8" bent trimmer scissors cut an opening down the 5" dash mark.
Turn the towel to the wrong side.
Open up the 1/2" bias tape & starting at the bottom slit on one side clip or pin the raw edge of the bias tape to the raw edge of the beach towel. Continue this process all the way around to the bottom of the other side slit.
Starting on one side of the bottom slit, place the needle in the down position on the 1/2" bias fold line.
Start sewing around the head opening along the 1/2" bias fold. Removing pins or clips as you sew.
Pro-Tip: As you get to a curve, place the needle in the down position to adjust the bias tape without losing your place.
Pro-Tip: Work in 2" - 3" increments to work the bias tape around the curve. Use the safety stiletto as needed to hold the bias tape down.
Cut off excess bias tape so that the ends are even with the slit opening.
Turn the beach towel over to the right side.
Fold over the bias tape & pin or clip in place all the way around.
Using a 1/8" seam allowance sew around the opening on the bias tape to attach, starting at the bottom of the slit opening.
Cut 2 - 2 1/2" pieces of bias tape.
On both pieces open the folded bias tape once. Fold the corners in 1/4" to create a point, press with your steam iron and ironing board.
Fold the points in towards the center, as shown in the photo below & press with your steam iron & ironing board.
Turn over the beach towel to the wrong side.
Place the fabric square over the raw edges of the bias tape at the bottom of the slit opening. Pin or clip in place.
Sew around the square to secure using a 1/8" seam allowance.
Repeat steps #21-#27 on the right side of the beach towel.
Embroidery Instructions:
Remove the Interchangeable Dual Feed Foot & attach the Sensor Q foot.
Insert a Husqvarna Viking embroidery needle size 90/14 into the machine.
Thread the machine with Robison Anton 40wt rayon embroidery thread & bobbin thread.
Hoop INSPIRA Aqua Magic Stabilizer and beach towel with INSPIRA Dissolve-A-Way Ma stabiliser on top using the magnets to secure.
Load your personalised embroidery design.
Attach the embroidery hoop to the embroidery arm.
Stitch out your desired embroidery design onto the beach towel.
Remove the embroidery hoop from the embroidery arm.
Remove the beach towel & stabiliser from the embroidery hoop.
Cut around the INSPIRA Aqua Magic Stabiliser close to the embroidery design.
Pull off the excess INSPIRA Dissolve-A-Way Max stabiliser from the top of the towel.
Follow the provided stabiliser instructions for washing to remove the remaining stabiliser.
Store your scissors in this 3-pocket case for safekeeping, storage, and for traveling to your classes!
Materials:
Sewing Machine
Adjustable Stitch in the Ditch Foot for IDF system - Part #H9205670-96 OR Adjustable Stitch in the Ditch Foot - Part #H9204570-96
Adjustable ¼" Foot with Guide for IDF system - Part #H9205660-96 OR Adjustable ¼” Foot with Guide - Part #H9204560-96
Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot - Part #H412815102
Button Foot with Placement Tool - Part #H4129345-45
Universal Needle: Size 80/12
Main Fabric - 1 Fat Quarter
Coordinating Fabric - 1 Fat Quarter
Single-Sided Fusible Fleece - ½ yard
Coordinating 1” Button
Coordinating Sewing Thread
Iron and Ironing Board
8" Bent Trimmer
Safety Stiletto
Rotary Cutter, Ruler & Mat
Marking Pen or Chalk
Clip and/or Pins
Pattern Pieces
Fabric Preparation:
Trace templates directly on the fusible fleece & cut out.
2. Place the cut fusible fleece, fusible side down to the wrong side of the main fabric.
3. Using the Iron & Ironing press the fusible fleece to the wrong side of the main fabric pieces.
4. Place the main fabric & coordinating fabric right sides together.
5. Cut around the fusible fleece leaving at least ½” hangover of the fabric.
Machine Preparation:
6. Attach the Adjustable Stitch in the Ditch Foot for IDF system onto the ankle.
7. If your Sewing machine has an IDT (Integrated DualFeed), engage it at this point.
8. Insert a Sewing Needle size 80/14 needle into your machine.
9. Thread your machine & bobbin with coordinating 50wt Cotton Thread.
10. Select a straight stitch with a length of 2.5mm.
Project Instructions:
11. Take the flap fabric sandwich & using the guide on the Adjustable Stitch in the Ditch Foot for IDF sew along the curved edge of the fusible fleece. Backstitch at the beginning & end. Leave the straight side open.
12. Cut around the flap piece leaving a ¼” hangover of fabric. Clip around the edge of the curve for a smooth curve once turned.
13. Turn the flap piece right side. Using the Safety Stiletto gently push out the curve.
14. Using your Iron & Ironing Board press the flap piece.
15. Attach the Adjustable 1/4" Foot with Guide for IDF system onto the ankle.
16. Topstitch around the curve of the flap piece using a ¼” seam allowance.
17. Using the Adjustable Laser Sewing Guidance quilt the flap piece to your desire.
18. Place the main fabric body piece with the fusible fleece right side up on your work space.
19. Place the quilted flap piece right side down along the straight angled edge as shown in the photo below.
20. Place the coordinating fabric body piece right side down on top of the main fabric body piece with the flap sandwiched between them. Clip or pin together.
21. Attach the Adjustable Stitch in the Ditch Foot for IDF system on to the ankle.
22. Sew around all the sides of the fusible fleece leaving a 4” opening on a straight side to turn. Backstitch at the beginning & end.
23. Cut around the main piece leaving a ¼” hangover of fabric. At the 4” opening, leave a ½” hangover. Make little clips with scissors at the corners for a clean point once turned.
24. Prior to turning use your Iron & Ironing board press the ½” hangover wrong sides together.
25. Turn the scissor case right side out. Using the stiletto push the corners out to have clean points.
26. Attach the Adjustable 1/4" Foot with Guide for IDF system on to the ankle.
27. Topstitch around the scissor case using a ¼” seam allowance closing the opening as you sew around.
28. Using the Adjustable Laser Sewing Guidance quilt the scissor case to your desire.
29. Lay the scissor case out, coordinating fabric side up, fold the side over, coordinating fabric sides touching as shown in the photo below. Clip or pin together.
30. Topstitch from end to end of the fold over to secure it.
31. Fold over the other side of the scissor case, as shown in the photo below. Clip or pin together.
32. Topstitch the section that was folded over, as shown in the photo below.
34. Lay the scissor case right side up. Fold the last section over, main fabric to main fabric & clip or pin in place as shown in the photo below.
35. Fold the scissor flap down & mark a 1” horizontal line, 1” up from the curve centered.
36. Attach the Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot onto the ankle.
37. Select the buttonhole stitch on your sewing machine.
38. Measure the button on the mm ruler at the front of your machine. Ours measured 25mm.
39. Adjust the button size on your machine to the measured size of your button.
40. The #1 rule of stitching out a buttonhole is to stitch out a practice buttonhole first. Once you’ve confirmed the buttonhole that was stitched out is the correct size, stitch out a buttonhole directly over the line marked on the scissor case flap.
41. Cut open the buttonhole stitched out.
42. With the scissor flap folded down, using a marking pen, make a mark through the buttonhole as a placement mark for the button.
43. Attach the Button Foot with Placement Tool on to the ankle.
44. Select the “Automatic Sewing Button” stitch on your sewing machine.
45. Sew the button on to the last flap over the area marked in step #42.
46. Attach the Adjustable 1/4" Foot with Guide for IDF system on to the ankle.
47. Fold over the last flap so that the main fabric is touching the main fabric. As shown in the photo below.
48. Topstitch this last section that was folded over & along the bottom ½” section to keep the scissors from poking out.
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