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Project #3: Too Hot to Handle Trivet
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Step-By-Step Tutorial
- Too Hot to Handle Trivet -
Project Notes:
- RST = Right Sides Together
- 1/4" seam allowance unless otherwise noted.
- Read through all directions before beginning.
Project Supplies Needed:
- 1 Quilt Block - I used a 9" x 9" quilt block of leftover triangle pieces.
- Fabric for the back of the trivet, about an inch larger than the quilt block
- Double bias tape for the edges, I used premade, but you can make your own. Enough for the perimeter and a hanging loop.
- Heat insulating batting, I used this brand HERE. I used one 9" x 9" piece, however doubling it would make a thicker trivet.
- Safety Pins or Spray Baste
- Optional: heat proof button (the button I used is not made of plastic which can melt).
Step 1
Make Your Sandwich
Layer your backing face down, the insulated batting (shiny side up) and the quilt block facing up. Use safety pins or spray baste to baste the layers together.
Step 2
Quilt the Sandwich
Using a longer stitch length, quilt the layers together in whatever pattern makes your heart happy. The insulation may shift a little more than normal batting so be aware.
Step 3
Clip/Pin on the Binding
Like a little mini quilt, this binding is exactly the same! Mine was 1.25" wide, very narrow, you can do any width you'd like. Pin the strip of binding tape around the entire perimeter.
When going around the corners, make a small fold just on like on a quilt. To connect the ends of the binding, where they meet, I fold my binding strips back and make a crease at the meeting point. I then sew the strips right sides together. The meeting point will be a a sewn line that is perpendicular to the binding strips (versus diagonal like in traditional quilt binding).
Step 4
Sew the Binding
Sew on the binding, stopping .25" from each corner and sewing diagonally off the corner.
Step 5
Continue Sewing
Turn the trivet and start up sewing again, .25" from the edge where the crease meets the fold. Just like in a quilt.
Step 6
Fold and Clip
Once you've sewn around the perimeter, pull the binding around to the back and clip in place.
Step 7
Attach Loop
Before sewing, attach a loop of bias tape or ribbon (or even string!) to the corner of your trivet. Tuck both ends under the binding and clip in place. Make sure the loop is facing inward.
Step 8
Sew a Second Time
Last bits here, sew the binding down, near the edge, it's okay if it shows on the other side, it should end up right in the ditch or on the binding itself, depending on how wide your bias tape is.
Step 9
I've Got a Button
First of all, I adore buttons. I would put them on everything if I could (similar to how I feel about glitter and googly eyes, don't judge me) so I added a button on to the corner where the loop is. Totally optional, I hand sewed it on and voila!
Step 10
From the Back
A back view of our Trivet.
Step 11
Attach Keyring
Carefully fold in the opening so that it matches the rest of the bib seam allowance. It should have a slight curve, and you're going to hate it, I'm sorry. But after some massaging, it'll look great.
Step 12
Finish Lanyard
Repeat the previous steps of folding, trimming as needed to get a lanyard that is your desired length.
Step 13
Secure Lanyard
Hand stitch the lanyard to the flower, making sure to keep your stitches tight and secure. We don't want any flowers flying off! I tried to match my hand stitches with the machine stitches from the lanyard so they weren't as apparent.
Step 14
Sew On the Wool Ball
Grab your wool ball, push your needle through the edge of your lanyard (or pull it down gently, so your knot is under the lanyard) so your needle is coming up the top of your flower and push the wool ball through your needle. Pull the ball down and push your needle down again through the ball, right next to your last stitch.
Push your needle so it comes back out underneath the lanyard and knot it.
I secured the edges of my petals with some looser stitches to the edge of the wool ball but that is optional.
Step 15
Layer the Quilt Blocks
Lay each quilt block face down on the face up backing fabric. Make sure the lines are showing on the bottom. Pin around the exterior of the blocks to secure them together while you sew.
Congrats! You've just made the cutest Trivet!
Burnt fingers no more, get ready for the most adorable trivet! I hope you loved making this project as much as I did, and it's the easiest way to use up orphan blocks, scraps, or even your favorite fabric prints!
Make sure to share your gorgeous creations with the community by using the hashtag #quiltblockremix2024 @quiltdstudios (so I can share!)
Stay tuned for the next project coming out soon, I can't wait to see you there!
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