Quilted Pot Holder

My pot holder made with the help of Alice at Burwash Manor!

It's amazing what you can achieve in just 3 hours without distractions isn't it?

One Tuesday morning I had the pleasure of attending a sewing class at Burwash Manor just outside Cambridge. Eagerly 6 of us picked out fabric from Alice's basket then carefully and safely using a rotary cutter produced 9, 4 and half inch squares, which were then sewn together. Seams were pressed open. 

We then made the sandwich - this time with wadding and heat resistant wadding plus the backing fabric. Wadding was cut about an inch wider than the top and backing cut an inch or so wider than the wadding. 

Different methods of  securing the layers were used - we tried pinning and tacking, with a demonstration of spray adhesive. 

Next the fun part - quilting with the machine using the walking foot to help keep layers in line! Straight lines across the corners in the same direction.

Binding was a bit complicated but made easy by going to the class! Mitred corners are magic.  I think learning with a hands on approach is a great way to learn. A brilliant course.