9 x 13 Casserole Dish Carrier & Hot Pad

 

McCalls pattern 6177 is simple and easy to sew.  After I made this, my daughter even gave it  a try and did beautifully.   The only thing I did different was use pattern piece 2.  Instead of sewing my own quilted fabric, I opted for purchasing already quilted fabric.  Saved time and $$.   Cut none from pattern piece 1, but cut 2 from pattern piece 2 on fold like directions.  Doing it this way, you will only use 1 yard of each fabric.  

 

From cutting the fabric and sewing, this project took me less than 1 hr to complete.  Depending on fabrics used; this is reversible too.  Can't wait to make more.

 

Having some fabric left over and creative juices running; it was time to make a matching pot holder.  This pattern isn't included in the packet of 6177.  It is an original. 

 

Cut 2 quilted pieces and 1 floral piece into 7" squares.  Cut a floral piece 6" by 3".  Make a bias strip by ironing it and sewing open long edge together to secure.  Form a loop and place at corner of pot holder.  Sewing wrong sides together leaving a small opening for turning.  I used 1/2" seam allowances for both projects.  You could use 1 square of the quilted fabric.  The only reason I didn't was because I wanted it to be a little more insulated.  Clip corners and turn right side out.  Stitch around pot holder approx 1/4" from outer edge to finish.

 

For traveling with carrier slip pot holder over dowel handles.  When you get to your destination, you will have pot holders to move your dish to the table. 

 

Before sewing carrier,  personalize it by embroidering surname 1 1/2" to 2" from top edge of handle.  Find center of potholder before sewing and embroider initial in center for a personalized look. 

 

Enjoy! 

Happy Pot-Luck/Carry-In

No Sew Quilted Ornament

 

 

 

What can you do with scrap fabrics, glue, styrofoam ball or other shape, and a bobby pin?

 

You make an ornament.

 

As I looked at my scraps (you never toss any scraps away no matter how small they are because there is always something you can do with them),  a memory of my aunts Christmas Tree came to mind.  35+ years ago she had made these ornament for GEMS.  I remember her telling my mom how she assembled them.  Racking my brain this is what I came up with.  Have no idea where she had gotten the idea or pattern for these, but they are quick and anyone could do it.  No crafting experience necessary.  I'm sure the story will come out Thanksgiving Day.

 

Directions:  Pick 3 or more different patterns of scrap fabrics.  Cut a manageable size of scrap; taking the bobby pin push edge of fabric into styrofoam shape.  Take another piece of fabric and push fabric into edge covering more of the styrofoam.  Continue until styrofoam is completely covered. 

 

When completely covered glue end or bobby pin and insert it into styrofoam to form a hook for hanging.  Cut a piece of ribbon or decorative string and loop.

 

This ornament took less than 10 minutes to cover a 3" styrofoam ball.

 

Enjoy!  Happy Crafting.