Easy One Seam Potholders

 I had some left over fabric after making the Patriotic Pinwheel Table Runner and decided to make some matching potholders out of it for the same friend. While at Sit and Sew one week someone showed me this easy way to make them so I was eager to try it out.
  All of the squares are cut the same size. I had enough to make 8" squares but make them whatever size you like. First, layer one square, wrong side up. Next, put a square of heat resistant batting.(I used two for extra protection) Then, layer another square, right side up.(This will end up being the bottom of you pot holder.)

 Take the four squares you want showing on the "woven" side of your potholder and press them diagonally, forming triangles. Match one of the short sides of each triangle to the edge of the pile of squares. Work your way all around in this manner.

                                                        This is how it should look.

           Alternatively, you can fold them from side to side forming a rectangle and then layer them.

 When positioning the fourth side you will need to lift the first one to layer it properly. (Like you would if closing a box.)

        Sew around all four sides, without lifting the presser foot, using a 1/4" seam. Clip corners.

                                                           Turn right side out.   

                                                           That's it! Sew easy.

      
Blessings to you~

A Hug From God

 Isn't she a beauty?

 I spotted her two weeks ago at the Goodwill store. I didn't buy her that day because I thought ninety dollars was a lot of money to spend on something I could live without. When I got home, I called a friend who knows everything about old Singers. She was a sweetie and went to check it out the next day. She LOVED it and said I shouldn't be afraid to buy it for that price. But I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

 So two weeks passed and I dropped in the store again. When I asked an employee what color tags were 50% off this week and he said "pink" I went running to where the machine had been! And there she was, in all her glory, waiting for me. With a pink tag.

I smiled like a kid in a candy store as I paid and drove home. At times like this I am reminded of just how much God loves me. He chose to bless me with something he knew I wanted but didn't really need. He made sure it was still there and half price to top it all off. All I can say is that it feels like a GIANT hug from God. No special reason. Just because.

I've contacted the same friend who first checked it out and she said she would take a look at it for me. I figure, even if it doesn't work, all it really needs to do is sit there and look pretty! I am in the process of trying to identify it so if anyone can help me out I would sure appreciate it.

I hope you get an unexpected hug too~
Love,

                   

Violets

   My mother's name was Violet. She died too young and even though she's been gone almost thirty years, I think of her every day. She was such a giving person and a wonderful example to me of what a wife and mother should be. I was so blessed to be her daughter. She was the kind of mom who got her kids gifts for Mother's Day. She would say "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be a mom!". Can you imagine? (By the way, I love my children but I do not give them gifts for Mother's Day.) In honor of her, I made this Bow Tucks purse as soon as I could get my hands on some violet fabric. It was a birthday gift for my sister.

I miss you mom and can only dream of being the mother you were.
Cherish every day you have with your mom! Blessings to you~