How To: Amish Folded Star Quilted Hotpad / Pot Holder Tutorial

[@talldaisydays159]

I lost my mom 4 years ago. I have just recently started sewing and dabbling in quilting. She made these in the early 80's. I was to busy being a teenager to pay attention. I dreamed about these last night and called my dad trying to remember what they were called. He and my bother tracked one of her creations down and that led me to your channel and this tutorial. Thank you so so much. Means more to me than I can put into words.

[@Zuxiasunicorn]

How refreshing someone got down to business instead of 6-7 minutes of advertising and long winded explanations I'm sure are for beginners. This is the tute I'll be following. Thank you.

[@brendadavis4254]

I have watched you sew quite a lot and I have heard you say many times I don't have an iron. Man how can you sew and do the beautiful crafts you do without an iron.. You can get an iron at a second hand store and you would never go back to working without one. It helps make things with a neat look and it makes it so easy. Fo yourself a favor and get you one.....YOU'LL LOVE IT.

[@cherylcunningham3121]

Dude, you are awesome to watch! No nonsense, no frills, no wasted moves, truly simple! Thank you for taking the time to show how it should really be done, Love it!!!

[@violet2048]

Only 18.37 minutes to teach this very simple technique which has been around for years. Excellent!

[@Froogsey]

Easy to follow instructions. Nice to see a video without blaring music and fancy machines and still informative.

[@kelleyjohnson6606]

I love the sound of a vintage sewing machine. Thank you for a wonderful tutorial

[@artiejohnson703]

Oh my goodness, this way is so much easier than gluing it all down. Thank You for this method, and thank you for sharing your video with all of us. ❤️

[@kathymarieolsen3720]

Thank you! I made these back in the 80s in Home economics class....I lost the pattern and the process in the years since. This was a great tutorial to refresh my memory!

[@szumikovski]

Love this tutorial! It's so refreshing to see one that doesn't advertise products. It shows you can make things like our grandparents did. This pattern is simple and elegant. Now I am looking around for coordinating fabric to make one of these!

[@wyntersynergyundignified]

My favorite part, aside from you being a natural teacher, is that you show how this can be done without any fancy equipment - thank you!!

[@mickbazely4967]

It's the best Ppplpp)

[@leetv2223]

Minus the antique sewing machine which is probably worth a bomb?! But yes, I know what you mean... just simple material and very little fuss... my kind of craft.

[@hollymaudsley3187]

Thanks for taking the time to make this potholder tutorial. I will make one to show my 9 year old granddaughter. Then, together we will watch your easy to follow instructions and then sew away! Thank you!

[@AnnLu8026]

I've watched several tutorials to make these, but yours is the one I keep going back to. I've shared it with friends too. So easy to understand! I love your easy-going way of talking

[@suerichards8550]

Just love the simplicity of your instructions, and all on an old fashioned machine which I love, thanks

[@melaniedouglas380]

I made this for my sister’s birthday! The video was excellent and easy to follow!

[@joannenatale5916]

That was so clear and easy to follow! Made me think that even I could do it!!! Thank you.

[@melissabryant4786]

I love this guy! I've been taught the "proper" techniques for years... and your tutorials are still my favorite.

[@ColoradoKrone]

Thank you so much. You are a great teacher. Sewing, cooking, you do It all. I bet you are a great carpenter, too!

[@Kim-rx4xw]

I am so glad I found someone who doesn’t rely on glues and such

[@momgrandma5496]

Some church ladies made these decades ago. Thanks for bringing them back to my memory. This will be a future project.

[@judithuhlinger7596]

Excellent video of instruction. Very easy to follow--not too much talking about nothing--just what was relevant to the project--thank you.

[@maryhamilton1974]

I am so happy I read this review. I never knew what the show more or show less meant! I'd play & replay to write down all he was saying. So blonde moment for me. I Love it. He explained so well. And most of all he continued working while he was talking. Too many people stop what they're doing & start using hand gestures while talking. Extends length of video average 3-5 minutes. Loved this. Can't wait to try it. Going to start with my holiday fabric👍

[@barbarabender2499]

Thank you for this video. I used to make Amish star wallhangings that were put in a large wooden hoop. I remember exactly how they were made marking a lining like this at 3/4" intervals. I was recently searching for a how-to video on making hotpads and they all came up with you having to buy this and having to buy that. I used to make them with a pencil and a matchbook cover that had a 3/4" mark on it. Your video is just what I was looking for. Thank you for not leading me to a website and trying to sell me $20 worth of things that aren't necessary to make a hot pad.

[@mareetorrumbarry5155]

What a beautiful sound that old machine makes!.....and very even stitches too!! Love this tutorial-many thanks!

[@elsiemontgomery5866]

Best video I’ve seen for making this, and providing measurements. Thank you so much!

[@cyndiemarano4950]

You are an excellent instructor. I love this technique no purchase necessary. Awesome. Thank you for sharing and I love it!

[@denisejones9625]

Easier method than I was using before. Thank you.

[@stew9stew]

without an iron this beautiful potholder turned out so nice & I love the purple one too; If I make it I will use it as Amish home decor in the living room & it will surely catch anyone's eyes!

[@dianesanders5246]

These pot holders are too beautiful to use! Thank you so much for sharing. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lynnaltmayer7982]

Very helpful and much easier than buying the pre printed interfacing and ruler! Very nice instructions

[@heidenichols8704]

I learned to do this 40 years ago by folding squares in half, sewing them onto my foundation, and then folding the ends in as a triangle. So much easier than your quilting lines! Your finishing tips are great, though. Thanks for the video and reminding me of a great old pattern!

[@janecatalano8621]

Awesome! Thank you so much for simplifying this pattern so we don't have to continue to buy stencils along with a pattern...hahaha! This is a simple pattern and you showed how to make it quickly and cheaply so everyone can afford to make it. Great idea for gift giving year-round but especially for the Holidays! You are a wonderful instructor...keep it up!

[@lindal.stewart5085]

Wonderful, instructional tutorial. No extra items required. This was great! The guy ought to buy an iron!

[@copperbuttons7376]

I watched you video again more closely and you explained that you quilt from one side to the other in a straight line. I'm halfway through about three of these for Christmas presents and I'm really enjoying it. I worked on these at a relaxed quilt retreat (where everyone works on their own project) and everyone loved them. When asked how to make them II sent them all to your video. Thanks again!

[@jonikellyl.m.t.2508]

Those are beautiful. I’ll have to add this to my long list of “must do” fun crafts. Thanks for the excellent demonstration.

[@knowbettertv]

Imagine my surprise when I searched out the “How to” for the Amish Star and heard your voice! Your other channel for cooking is my Go-To for whatever you’re teaching and now I have the confidence to get this star made into pillows for redecorating my bedroom. As usual your teaching style is clear, complete and easy to follow! Thx again. 🤗😀

[@469154023]

You are such a good instructor. Bet if you taught at one of the local shops they would pay you with an iron! Thanks for doing this video. The Singer you have is one I learned to sew on. It was my grandmother's.

[@wencashin4137]

Awesome !!! so much more straight forward than anyone else on these YT clips for sewing and I have to add: no $12,000 sewing machine makes it even more enjoyable :)

[@katemorgan4346]

Thank you for such a good video. I always wanted to learn how to do this and your instructions are easy follow. I love the fact you aren't trying to sell us something as well. I cannot imagine anyone giving you a thumbs down. They must be trollers who have a lot of ignorance in their empty lives. I hope you ignore them and continue to do these great tutorials. Thanks!

[@misunflowerstyle906]

totally regretting i didnt take that old machine a lady tried to give me. Your tutorial is excellent. I think its sad fewer children have the patience to sit through this. Would be great to teach my daughter but NOT the Girl scout group! You even took the time to write out the dimensions! thanks a heap. Never knew how these were put together.

[@karenbonuchi6177]

this is a great tutorial...and you don't have to buy the many products that others say you "need"... thanks

[@thekirksiffs5285]

Very nice potholders! I found this video today, ten years after you posted it. Hope you have invested in an iron by now. It really does help with sewing!

[@texasmimi1954]

Thank you so much for sharing your easy to follow instructions for making this lovely potholder.

[@bridgetrcooney9339]

Hello there, what a lovely straight forward tutorial, with lots of tips and advice. The color scheme is also very visual. I will be watching it again and making some up. Thanks again Bridget

[@karenlautzenheiser2003]

These look much easier than I had anticipated by looking at the picture of them. Thank you for the clear instructions! I may be making a few for Christmas presents this year!

[@cindywagner4623]

I watched one of these the other day and decided no way. This I can do. Thank you!

[@agpthng]

This was awesome. I've been looking for instructions on how to create for years. My sister-in-law made these back in the 80's and I never got one, so I'm determined to learn and make my own. Nice job with the instructions.

[@sandyp2485]

Super nice project and instructions! I think I'll be using this pattern over the summer to make gifts. Holiday time comes around fast. I love your old machine. They make the best straight seams and are so reliable.

[@annicerader6021]

Well explained. This is the only video I found that is this detailed. Thank you

[@jillhessick1889]

What an amazing tutorial. Thank you for your simple, yet concise instructions. Well done. And the fact that you posted this as a free tutorial is huge....hate to say this, but I have seen this very same project for sale. So, more kuddos to you, sir, for your generosity and sharing your talents. Good man!

[@ingerhansson8104]

I like this very much! Its so nice to see someone that does patchwork as in the older days.Used what you had!

[@upwards1161]

This is one of the best videos for the folded star hotpad that I have seen. Thank you for it!

[@wickens9221]

Wow! I have seen these before and had no idea how they made them and you made it look so easy to do.I will be trying to make some of these for gifts as soon as I can get to the fabric store.....Thanks!

[@jewellshuler6172]

Very nice little CHRISTMAS house guest gift.

[@myheartmypainmylove]

I was looking all over and you have the best tutorial I have found exact and precise thank you I am so excited to be making one of these this afternoon :-)

[@rosiedv5078]

I have never quilted before and I followed your tutorial and made 2 of this, they came out perfect.. Your directions were so easy to follow and I am beyond happy with the results. Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial!

[@momheinan]

Great video tutorial. There are many ways of doing this same project, but I prefer most of your suggestions. However, the purchase of an iron is a wonderful thing!

[@tracybrewer5844]

What a great pot holder And we all like to see guys at the sewing machine doing great work. I do have a few spare irons if you live in New Zealand you can have one of mine free to you and your wonderful work will look fantastic.... KEEP UP THE GREAT SEWING

[@joe-annataylor9158]

How easy you made this seem! I LOVE your videos due to the simple instructions as well as VERY useful projects...

[@katifalk3115]

Very very nice job and beautiful outcome

[@fredaweigand3276]

Thank you for showing this method. I love your sewing machine she just runs like a deer !

[@tlims1974a]

Awesome! I found these same potholders at a thrift store for 50 cents each! I bought an arm full of them and gave them as Christmas gifts to family! They were beautiful! Now I see all the work involved in making them, I want to make some for myself, .thanks for showing me how?

[@valeriesengupta768]

These are absolutely beautiful. I have to make one. I was going to buy a kit on Amazon.com for a round folded star hot pad by Plum Easy. Now that I've seen your video, I won't bother about purchasing the kit. I can save my money and make this on my own with your video and step-by-step clear instructions. Thanks for taking the time to make this wonderful video tutorial. I hope that you will make more videos!

[@liletskyr2998]

Great job with the tutorial... you make it seems so easy. I've been looking for a tutorial on this for a long time... thanks for sharing. My mom used to have a sewing machine like that and I love using it. Love the sound it made.

[@PhantomQueenOne]

That's really nice! And man is that a old sewing machine. My Grandma had a old Singer treadle machine. It was black lacquer with gold leafing on it.

[@irenemoreaux4446]

Thank you very much for your excellent instructions. You made this project look so easy. I shall refer to it often.

[@rezkitty397]

OMG! U are awesome to share how to make Amish potholder, I had always wondered how its done, and now I get it!👍😙💜💙✌

[@stitchnmouse]

Totally enjoy your tutorials. So easy to understand and your project was beautiful.

[@JacqsieRae]

I bought a finished potholder like this at a thrift store, once,,,and was so wondering how it was done. Now....I know...lol....thank you...love your tutorials!

[@marilew21]

I think I still like this method the best. Not trying to sell you a "kit" with a piece of fabric to follow....when the folding is all you need! I do feel the need for an iron though, and also if the pieces are pressed you can use a glue to do the initial fastening and save some time. Thanks!

[@helenashley197]

Really wonderful instructions. Thanks for taking the time to teach this wonderful technique.

[@annedelaharpe5925]

Thank you so much. What a great tutorial. Melbourne, Australia.

[@wisepati123]

Love the vintage Singer.

[@peggiestafford4169]

The way you do this is very cool! Thanks for the tutorial! I am going to try and make some for Christmas presents now!

[@MindfullyMindy]

I am drooling over that amazing sewing machine

[@thizizliz]

Wow - they are gorgeous. I did not realize how 'doable' they were - they looked so complicated. Well worth the time to line things up because it's obvious how important that is. Well done! You're a handy dude! PS - awesome machine. My grandmother had one like that. I think one of the sisters who doesn't sew has it now.

[@happycluck4163]

You rock dude! Great tutorial! I recommend investing in an iron. Believe me, it'll change your crafting and sewing life. You don't need a $200 Olisio or Rowenta - my $20 Black & Decker from Wal-Mart has served me just fine!

[@101oogie]

Your work is impeccable... good job!! I'm going to give this a try,,, I am a sewer for over 40years..and have the stash to prove it....LOL Love your channel... keep them coming... Oh,, and ps... invest in an iron,, they have nice little ones just for this type of pressing..:) it will make your life easier... hugs, B

[@debjones1234]

This has always seemed to difficult to make but thanks to you, I am going to do it today. Thanks a lot. Really pretty.

[@yeah4me2]

I LOVE that Vintage sewing machine!!!! WOW

[@barbaraoconnor8476]

Enjoyed watching this tutorial. I always wondered how these were made. Thank you!

[@ednatrent-meyer5256]

Amazing thanks for the greatest potholder tutorial yet !

[@kayshepherd5320]

I'm going to give this a try with some true scraps first... then I want to make sets of ones for each holiday as gifts... wish me luck!

[@conniedetevis2119]

You can do it!!!

[@jcarter3238]

WOW 😍 seriously!!! You are amazing! Teaching is not an easy task; but boy do you have the talent. Thank you SO much.

[@kjoto]

This tutorial is awesome! Another one of those projects that's looks crazy hard but is manageable broken down. Thanks!!

[@warialdasue]

I’m amazed you can get by without an iron ! Looks fabulous though

[@luckykelso]

Very nice. I got one at a craft fair and always wondered how it is made. Thanks

[@1717daz]

Stunning! Absolutely taken aback! Thank you xxx Kara from Scotland x

[@jvousenprie1]

Thank you! Your explanations were clear and fun! Can't wait to start! This will make excellent Christmas gifts. Peace and all that is good!

[@renamonholland3166]

This is the best tutorial on these I have ever seen I might can do this now.

[@stonytina01will-not-be-ban78]

I can't see all of it, but what I can see from that sewing-machine looks awesome.

[@nandpriyabadole4020]

superb technique.. thank you

[@allysonmahabir1105]

I have always wanted to make these....you have made so simple ..thank you!

[@lutishahill1393]

WOW! You make this look easy. Thanks for being so detailed. I cant wait to make one or two,

[@alayaheart7384]

Thank you for your wonderful tutorial! Beautiful! I have the same machine!

[@vikmatus5714]

What a fun and easy Christmas present this will make.

[@debbiegoodyear5963]

Great tutorial... well explained steps... thank you... the finished item is beautiful...

[@joygucciardi4888]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It's Perfect ! Simple easy to understand instructions resulting in a beautiful project. Adding the Material list and cutting measurements in your description is a wonderful bonus. Great Job !! Subscribing Now

[@katherinebrooks8505]

Oh my it’s so pretty!!!! Definitely gonna make this! Your instructions were very easy to follow too. Thanks!

[@philby611]

Thank you for this video! I received a couple of potholders like this for Christmas a couple of years ago and wondered how they were made. I then saw a couple of other tutorials for making them but it looked too difficult - I tried to make one and it didn't come out very well and there was a lot of hand sewing. Your method looks very easy and I will try it again.