I enjoy making pot holders. Or depending where you're from, it could be called a hot pad. They're a quick project that are scrap happy... and let's face it, who doesn't need pot holders? Pretty little hot pads to hang off the little hooks right near your stove.

Making the little loopy hangers, for the corner has always been my most unfavourite part of the process. A few weeks ago, I was shopping at my local habby store (Spotlight) when I discovered this fabulous gadget.

It's called an Eyelet Plier. It cost less than $10. I'm in love.


You just make a little tiny hole where you want the eyelet to go (I just  folded over the fabric and made a tiny snip with sharp pointy scissors).


You then put one of the little eyelets (or doo-dads as I call them) into the hole. Use the plier to squeeze the eyelet into place and bingo! A perfect little eyelet is attached and your pot holder can now be hung right where you need it.


I made this little pot holder to include in the parcel, with my doll quilt, to my Down Under Doll Quilt Swap partner.


Lot's of wonky straight line quilting. I just attached the walking foot, and pressed the pedal - with no hands. If you've never tried it, have a go. It's really quite therapeutic.




All ready to package and post to Victoria in the morning. I hope she likes it :-)