Create holiday pot holders in a snap with Carmen Geddes' simple-to-follow instructions and a few fabrics from your stash.
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@shanemichelle1002 жыл бұрын
I love it when your videos come up in my search feed! You are the best, Carmen!
@flyingeaglewoman86825 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend having needle in down position when lifting pressor foot and turning corners, this keeps fabric and stitching lined up tight and together.
@kristiedentice80215 жыл бұрын
I agree with you on that. i do the same thing. i was noticing that as i was watching her sew. but besides that....the tutorial is great to watch.
@gingernotturno53655 жыл бұрын
LOL i was yelling at the video PUT THE NEEDLE DOWN !!!!! but she does explain things well
@Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree4 жыл бұрын
New Hope Rising The only time she didn’t leave her needle down is when she did the back stitching. It’s not really necessary to do it then. She left it down after that.
@pirjoraila46054 жыл бұрын
@@Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree No she did not. She had the needle up every time she turned the piece.
@Blessed-2-b-a-Hembree4 жыл бұрын
Pirjo Raila When she is top stitching I see the needle down. If you have a different opinion then you have a different opinion.
@chrisblaszczyk35125 жыл бұрын
You do an excellent job of explaining each step for us beginners. These are beautiful.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris- thanks for watching!
@DF-gu5nn5 жыл бұрын
Great little gift idea and a nice way to use up scraps. May I suggest you push in that black button on the presser foot when you're going through several layers of fabric. The black button locks the presser foot in the horizontal position and will unlock again once you've passed the extra thick areas. I had a Baby Lock and I remember that's what that black button is for. Then you won't have to wrestle the fabric through trying to get the feed dogs and the presser foot to catch your sandwich from either side. I also suggest you use needle down position when you turn corners. You'll find it much easier to keep on track as you turn those corners. Thank you for making these little tutorials, you're much braver than I am! ❤
@cannyben1235 жыл бұрын
Looks so easy a d pretty!! But still we need little techniques to remember. :)
@mygeorge1951 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@amenimchen53914 жыл бұрын
I have seen so many videos on how to make pot holders!! And I'm not kidding, yours is the best. You explained so well and showed each step so well. Thank you! 😊
@joannmccraw72355 жыл бұрын
Carmen, very nice tutorial. Lots of extra hints on "how to" are always great. The tip on the hanging tab is especially good ... I was always told it "had to be attached on the corner" ... thank-you for saying it is OK not to place it on the corner, and is actually easier and causes less bulk to move it to the side. On your corners, it is always a good thing to leave your needle in the down position and pivot to the next side.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Jo Ann- I usually put the needle down! Must've been nervous on camera!
@mindymackenzie84644 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! I am a brand newbie to sewing and this was a great starter project. Clearly I have a ways to go, but this project includes a lot of the basics and I benefited greatly from your tutorial!!
@myrleneschain75065 жыл бұрын
You are wonderful, Carmen!!! You do a great job explaining your projects. I miss you...Hi to all. Wishing you the best....
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you Myrlene!
@CherryBlossomHill3 жыл бұрын
You could quilt the top to the batting, then finish with backing fabric and another layer of batting except make your final batting piece without a seam allowance to avoid bulk in the seams, then top stitch all around the finished edge, that way your quilting will lay flat and you get a 2nd layer of batting. Just one thin layer could burn your hands unless you use 2 potholders together if you only make them with one layer of thin batting.
@margaretbarnes78215 жыл бұрын
The wiggle technique on the corners is awesome. Works great. Thank you
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Margaret!
@GranC535 жыл бұрын
Love this! And thank you for admitting you have sewn all the way around w/o thinking only to realize you sewed the whole thing together lol.. I just did that yesterday! Too funny!! We all make mistakes but its nice to knows others do it as well. When turning right sides out.. I use a wooden chop stick to poke out the edges.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Charlotte-- I'm really good at making mistakes! My motto is A finished project is a perfect project! I always learn what I can improve on the next one!
@doreenphillips574111 ай бұрын
love your "simple" step-by-step directions;best for me!!Thank you!
@kristiedentice80215 жыл бұрын
Hi Carmen, Just wanted to say, i love to sew & Quilt, & i think this tutorial on making the pot holders is an exellent combonation of the 2. thank you & keep up the great work!
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Kristie! Happy sewing!
@chantalbourrut4105 жыл бұрын
Double pin, great idea. I am going to adopt it.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Chantal!
@chuchiedoubek7723 жыл бұрын
Hello Carmen. Enjoyed your quilted potholder tutorial. You are very warm and encouraging. I can’t wait to make potholders. Thank you! 🥰
@barbaragraff12722 жыл бұрын
Very nice and easy!
@camagnuson61085 жыл бұрын
A layer of insulbrite would be a very good addition. I like the simplicity you have given this project. Thank you.
@gingernotturno53655 жыл бұрын
i feel the same way because the batting is not enough to stop from burning yourself
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@user-dy3ed5sg4t6 ай бұрын
Great tips, I enjoyed this! You can use the black button on the presser foot to level it to get over humps.
@learntocrochet15 жыл бұрын
Oh My Goodness! The ol' two pins = STOP! I thought no one else did this but me... Thank you for a clever and quick way to make pot holders.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! It's that time of year again for holiday sewing!
@emmasharp98484 жыл бұрын
I'm going to make one tonight, thanks for this helpful video, can't wait to get started 😁
@littlequiltsong95765 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! Carmen did a wonderful job showing and explaining. Now I need to make some too :)!
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It's that time of year again!
@beverleybrowning34805 жыл бұрын
Great ideas. Thanks! Suggestions tho: if you put one of those foam nail files at the back under the presser foot, it helps the machine go through the thicker fabric at the corners ( tip from Sew Very Easy). The nail file is just pushed back out of the way as the machine sews.
@dalainebloom45055 жыл бұрын
Very, very Cute. This is the first time that I have ever seen one of Your videos. I will be watching more. I have subscribed to Your channel. Thank You for the wonderful tips. I am a beginner sewer. I need all of the help I can get. LOL!!! Thank You again for sharing this adorable potholder video. 😊👍🏼
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Dalaine!
@moon-ud8tq2 жыл бұрын
Loved the colorful squares and black backing
@cperm15 жыл бұрын
Super cute potholders! Now I have to go make some!🥰🥰🥰
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Cindie! A good idea to use Insul-Bright instead of batting if you want it more heat resistant!
@joselinahuber5235 жыл бұрын
Hi Carmen Great tutorial. Love the pot holder idea. I am not a quilter... i just have too many left over fabrics. You made it easy for me to consider this project. Thanks for sharing.
@himanshusrivastav27565 жыл бұрын
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@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Joselina!
@bonnieraekonjevich27765 жыл бұрын
It was great to make these as a way to keep practicing on my Baby Lock Sashiko machine for a baby quilt. It is an instant gratification project and you explain it well. :-)
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@kristiedentice80215 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the quick & great tutorial on how to make the pot holders. Gonna have to make them.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Kristie--it's time for holiday sewing again!
@charlottebarnes67615 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much your directions are sooo great just what I'm looking for if i lived around you i would be at all your classes you are the best
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you Charlotte--very kind of you to say!
@tammykloss71325 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial. I'm just learning to quilt and think this will be super cute to make and helpful to practice stitching. Super cute idea❤
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Tammy! Potholders are a good way to practice!
@apribrooks21072 жыл бұрын
Just made my first one. Great instructions. I wish I could attach a photo of it
@ehitest65885 жыл бұрын
I’m a new subscriber. Saw you on you tube. Haven’t sewed in a while . Used to make costumes and had a craft business. Retired now and would like to get back to sewing. These would make good gifts for my relatives. I like how you explain things slowly and the videos show a close up of the sewing.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for watching-- have fun sewing!
@pattyjennett38695 жыл бұрын
Just got back into sewing and I love all these sewing videos 😍😍😍😍😍
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Patty!
@nailahameedullahsaeed6475 жыл бұрын
Have been doing so much stitching and love all its material and procedures but you make it look even more easier and fun👌. Thank you☺ Just maybe of any use; my mom used thick knitting needles to turn corners out, so do I.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Good idea Naila! Thank you for watching!
@tinafreethy95715 жыл бұрын
So cute! I am going to make a bunch of these for an upcoming craft show! Thanks for sharing!!
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Great idea Tina! Thanks for watching!
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
@Tina Sparks Good idea! Thank you for watching!
@GGriffinXI3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Great teaching and instructions. Thanks so much💖
@viv48433 жыл бұрын
This is the cutest fabric.
@chriswest14294 жыл бұрын
Hi Caren thank you so much for this tutorial you made the instructions so clear and easy to follow with your step by step guide Chris😊❤️
@lindatoledo9339 Жыл бұрын
Nice job. Great instructions 👍👍
@janesecarrigan71755 жыл бұрын
My grandmother never wasted anything. She used to cut up old towels and use those as batting in pot holders.
@rube9405 жыл бұрын
Janese Carrigan great
@kivakarmen86285 жыл бұрын
Wow! I love it. Sometimes it's go to defy tradition. With all this fancy smancy quilting it is just so nice to be creative and craft.
@margaretmcallister60415 жыл бұрын
I like that idea. Thanks for sharing it!
@stevenpowers14585 жыл бұрын
I use the cheap quilted bed spreads.
@kristiedentice80215 жыл бұрын
never thought bout doing that, but ya.......cool idea!
@bellesparks43745 жыл бұрын
I like the tab away from the corner and suggestion of two layers of batting instead of insul brite.
@ShirleyDeeDesigns4 жыл бұрын
Oh too funny, I thought I was the only one who sews all the way around sometimes! 😊
@lindatonkin38025 жыл бұрын
So cute! I'm going to make this. Thank you for sharing.😊
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Linda! It's that time of year again!!
@susanhouser36765 жыл бұрын
So cute! I use a chopstick to turn out my corners and it works well.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Good idea Susan--thanks for watching!
@SophieBird074 жыл бұрын
A bamboo bbq skewer works well too.
@tambrayork16525 жыл бұрын
Would also make a GREAT Mug Rug for coWorkers to have on their desk at work.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Super idea Tambra- it's that time of year again!
@jimflack94625 жыл бұрын
I use a knitting needle when I turn to get the corner points out. Works like a charm, but I like your wiggle method. I'll try it next time. TFS!
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Knitting needles are a good idea! Thanks for watching Jim
@pegisullivan30625 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Great ideas. Thank you
@hestrariley50345 жыл бұрын
Great ideas.
@Wanda63085 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed that demonstration . Thank you. I am a new subscriber. I found you through You tube.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Wanda!
@rosemarymcneal85185 жыл бұрын
I like ur tutorial on potholders. thank you.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Rosemary
@nmayor82908 ай бұрын
I love the tab tip!
@ravenrockasylum55714 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you. 😀
@iceli93954 жыл бұрын
Thanks esp for the tiny iron image. Looks so manageable.
@mariaabrams29904 жыл бұрын
Carmen,I am going to take the chance to make a pot holder .thank you for shearing.i will let you know. They are very nicely.
@deepastel23743 жыл бұрын
Very good! Well done and quickly!
@DH-qz2so5 жыл бұрын
Use Wonder Clips to mark the end spots for sewing your opening, rather than pins...it is a lot more obvious...and use need down feature and pivot in the corners.
@janetehoffman5 жыл бұрын
D H a
@lyocasio5 жыл бұрын
Or Bobby pins
@joanbellis94625 жыл бұрын
D H mr.Dominic
@debbiejohnson86735 жыл бұрын
D H r
@cwfan25 жыл бұрын
When I turn corners I leave the needle down in the fabric.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
I usually do that Sue! Must've been nervous on camera! Thanks for watching!
@barbaragorin22352 жыл бұрын
I loved this video! So we’ll explained and fun
@marshaberlin23885 жыл бұрын
She’s great, so patient!!
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marsha!
@camagnuson61085 жыл бұрын
Thank you, so much. Loved your presentation and the project. (I've subscribed.)
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Cheryl-- it's that time of year again! Holiday sewing!
@alicechristian29803 жыл бұрын
What a great Tutorial. I love to Sew, but only by hand, I have a Seeing Machine, but have not Mastered yet how to use it. TFS 🙏👍
@FizzleFF4 жыл бұрын
Missed seeing my BFF - TenSisters at my local quilt show! Hope you make it to town in 2020..
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Hi Rhonda!! Hope to see you soon!
@Marla.2211 ай бұрын
Love these! 💞
@chandracox68145 жыл бұрын
Use the heat n bond stabilizer instead of regular batting.
@saraschmitt14644 жыл бұрын
What's the difference will one hold heat better than the other
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Good idea Chandra-thanks for watching!
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
@@saraschmitt1464 Heat and Bond has a fusible side so holds everything together. There is also a product called Insul-Bright that is insulated that works well for potholders- it's not fusible. Thanks for watching!
@gingernotturno53655 жыл бұрын
i was wondering why you don't leave the needle down when you turn? i find it much neater when you do
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
I wonder too! Maybe a bit nervous on camera! Thanks for watching Ginger!
@joannefountain53555 жыл бұрын
That was very cute. Thank you.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Joanne!
@jyotijoshi7598 Жыл бұрын
Very nice 👍
@marilynvancamp50313 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for the vidweo. I will make some of thjese for Christmas giftsa.
@janetehoffman5 жыл бұрын
Insul Brite works well also.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Good idea Janet!
@nowars49515 жыл бұрын
I love it realy lam happy to see all the steps thanks alot .....
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! It's time for holiday sewing again!
@lanastewart73105 жыл бұрын
Love this project! Thank you!
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Lana--it's time for holiday sewing again!
@quiltingjen4 жыл бұрын
If you use needle down it makes pivoting around the corners easier.
@lucillewong11614 жыл бұрын
Very nice!👍🏼
@patwahl40082 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video re your star pot holder? I am a bit bored with the five patch. I am worried about cutting off my star points but yours look perfect. My thanks. Pat
@joannamurphy20503 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial
@johannepaquette9694 жыл бұрын
Good teacher.
@gailsanders77373 жыл бұрын
A kitchen quilt!!
@KathyDurbin4 жыл бұрын
Hi I am new to channel we are connected on my end now. Love this idea I'm going to start making some for Christmas presents thank you for sharing.
@wishmikaayodhya88454 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing this god bless you
@janetehoffman5 жыл бұрын
Very nice presentation ✂️✂️✂️✂️❤️
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@twyla25755 жыл бұрын
Hi Carmen - great tutorial and easy to follow. Just a friendly suggestion.....maybe say you are turning it Right Side Out instead turning it inside out.
@merciamenezes96565 жыл бұрын
Some you tube ornaments
@c.v.yardley5 жыл бұрын
I'm English, and we say inside out :-)
@twyla25755 жыл бұрын
@@c.v.yardley That is interesting and good to know.
@lindalivingston90675 жыл бұрын
My daughter said “wrong side in” when she was little. She is now grown and is a avid quilter and crater.
@vivianctk5 жыл бұрын
Great gift. Idea....can't wait to making these. What were your measurements for your fabrics? Thank you so much for sharing!!
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Hi Vivian. Thanks for watching! My measurements were 8-10 inches square for the front and cutting the backs just a bit bigger. I like using left over quilt blocks! I did add a small border on some of the smaller ones-- I like bigger potholders!
@ginaarmstrong13885 жыл бұрын
Cute iron!!
@andreamarybufton57612 жыл бұрын
Hi sorry I cant make out what you are saying for the padding. Lovely pot holders x
@irenamangone5 жыл бұрын
Great idea thank you
@cwfan25 жыл бұрын
The needle should be down into the fabric before turning the corners.
@karenrickert94305 жыл бұрын
Sue Nuckles the machine automatically lifts the needle and the presser foot.
@jimflack94625 жыл бұрын
@@karenrickert9430 Does Carmen's machine also cut the thread? I can adjust my new machine to either lift the needle or leave it down, but not the presser foot. Having a automatic thread cutter would be fantastic, save time and thread!!
@karenrickert94305 жыл бұрын
Jim Flack I looked it up, it's a Babylock Unity, and it looks like it has all the bells and whistles. Thread cutters, auto threaders and embroidery
@deniseview42535 жыл бұрын
I use a chop stick to push out the corners.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Good idea Denise!
@SuzetteG3169 ай бұрын
I love these but two things are lacking in this tutorial, one is to use a walking foot if you have one (it makes it SO much easier to go through all those layers) and also absolutely use your needle down feature if you have one so that when you pivot in the corners it's easier and you won't mess up your stitches (and you won't have to back stitch). I have honestly never seen a tutorial for quilted items that didn't do these to things or at least mention that it's the best way to complete the project.
@nancystrowger69415 жыл бұрын
Good Idea. I will have to try that.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Nancy- it's time for holiday sewing again!
@darleneappleman39113 жыл бұрын
A cute idea
@lubnavaqarunisa42074 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Lubna!
@mmaditshabamlandeni38613 жыл бұрын
How many inches should a potholder be? I've noticed that the ones we buy from the retailers are a way too small and i dont like them, i end up using tea cloths to hold pots.
@terryskytte73398 ай бұрын
I am wondering, what size needle are you using and what is your sewing machine tension set at?
@koriewilson36435 жыл бұрын
Great teacher!!
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you Korie!
@dorothyherrera34194 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if you did't have any batting. because i cannot find any at walmart, can a persong use a felt square? i have plenty of them.
@fyrekrystaal275 жыл бұрын
I like this video. Could you give the directions for making the quilt block? I have leftover fabric from making bowl cozies and I have not done a quilt block before.
@RileyBlakeDesigns5 жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa, Carmen used a few different quilt blocks in this tutorial. Our best suggestion for learning new quilt blocks is to check out Jenny Doan's KZbin channel from Missouri Star quilt Co. She has dozens to choose from and great instructions to learn how to make them. Here's a link to the channel kzbin.info
@monicac87725 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Monica!
@zibahayatshahi15595 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! It's time for holiday sewing again!
@elainefink40585 жыл бұрын
LOVE LOVE LOVE
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Elaine!
@sjchauhan48025 жыл бұрын
Looks very nice.... Did u iron interfacing into front side of the fabric.....?
@auntdee96784 жыл бұрын
Are the squares mini-charm size...2 1/2 x 2 1/2? thanks! Love these potholders!
@brendaperez9845 жыл бұрын
Do you have enough heat protection from regular cotton batting? I love these, and think they're a great gift for my daughter to make for teacher gifts.
@phoenix99995 жыл бұрын
No, add insul bright. My first potholder were similar with added rags and it it wasn't enough to protect my hands from the heat. The ones I made with the batting and insul bright was better.
@phoenix99995 жыл бұрын
This is a great tutorial if you use the potholder for a bag. Which is a cute gift.
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
Good idea! My holiday potholders are probably used more for decoration! LOL
@carmengeddes51534 жыл бұрын
@@phoenix9999 Good idea!
@Sophie_kent2 жыл бұрын
What kind of batting did you use? Is it a heat protectant ?