Potholders seem to sell well at our guild sale and so each year I try to do a few. They are easy to weave and also work well as gifts to give someone in the Christmas season. It is also a good item to use when trying out new weave structures or for beginning weavers. Last year I did 50 yards of placemats and of course I did not want to waste the last bit of warp but there definitely was not enough left to create another set of mats. Sometimes it is nice to get that little bonus from the end of the warp.
I usually crochet a little loop so that the potholders can hang. When I sew the sides together I reinforce the loop to make sure it will not pull out. Serging the ends and using the machine to reinforce the seams makes it a quick project and sturdy enough to stand the wear and tear of an everyday item.
The year before I did some overshot ones in Christmas colours and next year I think I will try a Summer and Winter pattern.
2 comments:
Potholders are a great idea. Do you use any sort of filling in them?
Yes Leigh, I put quilting batting inside - it gives the potholders good body and protects from the heat.
Linda
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