Pin it This article shares the free printable patterns and instructions for: A pot pincher (advanced) A pot holder (advanced) A tea towel with a fringed edge (beginner) These 3 items work well together as a gift set for someone who loves to bake or cook. But I think anyone would love to receive this set to switch up their kitchen linens for the holidays. Beginner project: Tea Towel If you want a quick and easy gift to sew, these tea towels are perfect. The fringed edge makes them look a little more elevated but they’re a simple project. …
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Continue ReadingPin it A pot pincher is sort of a cross between a potholder and an oven mitt. With two pockets, they allow you to grip a hot dish. This sewing project is a little more advanced due to the multiple layers of batting and bias tape. Sew a set of…
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Continue ReadingPin it This potholder is more of an advanced sewing project because of the layers of batting and bias tape (which can be a little harder to work with). But the result is a professional-looking potholder with beautiful details, such as the quilting stitches and edges finished in an accent…
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Continue ReadingPin it The fringed edge on this sewing project adds a bit more interest to a basic tea towel. This is a beginner project that can be completed in 10-15 minutes. Tea towels make a great gift because they’re an item that requires frequent replacing. Sewing 2 or 3 in…
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Continue ReadingPin it A KitchenAid Mixer Cord Keeper will neatly wrap and store your mixer’s power cord. It keeps the cord from dangling, getting tangled, or dragging on the countertop. This pattern for a cord keeper is designed with these features: Size & fit – Designed to wrap around the base…
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Continue ReadingPin it A KitchenAid Mixer bowl cover is ideal for storing dough in the bowl while it chills or rises. It also keeps the dust out of the bowl when storing it between uses. This pattern is a little different than the others out there. Here are a few points…
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Continue ReadingPin it These skillet handle covers are really handy, along with a hot pot lid holder (free pattern here), to pick up a heavy cast iron pan. I worked on this pattern and different methods for assembling until I had a cover that looked polished and professionally finished. It comes…
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Continue ReadingPin it These pot holders are the perfect size for the lid or handle of a hot pot. I like their size because you don’t have any extra material getting in the way, and it sits on your lid as you have it set aside (previously, I used a tea…
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Continue ReadingPin it This article shares instructions for sewing a bowl cozy. A bowl cozy allows you to heat a bowl of food in the microwave and remove it without burning your hands. And to hold the hot bowl in your hands while you eat (if you’re like me and eat…
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Continue ReadingPin it These reusable covers are ideal for using with measuring cups to make dressings and sauces, and then storing them in the refrigerator. I’m always using beeswax wraps to cover my measuring cups when storing homemade salad dressing in the fridge, but I find they don’t stick as well.…