Easy Hot Pad

Cutting instructions:

Step #1

• Cut 1 - 8 1/2" Square of Insul-Bright TM batting
• Cut 1 - 8 1/2" Square of cotton batting
• Cut 2 - 9" Squares of Fabric

Step #1

• Place Cotton batting square on wrong side of the fabric square. Place Insul-Bright TM on wrong side of the other fabric square.

Step #2

• Machine quilt both of the squares. One square with a straight stitching and the other with a curved free hand design keeping the fabric and batting flat.

Step #3

• Pin quilted squares right sides together

Step #4

• Stitch a 5/8" seam starting 2 inch from the edge. Backstitch at the beginning and sew to 5/8 "from the edge of the fabric. Lower the needle in the down position and pivot the hot pad. Continue sewing a 5/8" seam around the hot pad pivoting at each corner. Leave a 4" opening and backstitch.

Step #5

• Clip corners of the hot pad to the stitching line but not through it. Press flat to set the seam.

Step #6

• Turn the square to the right side making sure the corners and sides are pulled completely out.
• Press

Step #7

• Tuck seam allowance in and pin closed. Top- stitch using the edge of the presser foot as a guide. Pivot at each corner and overlap 4 to 5 stitches.

Step #8

• Hand stitch small plastic ring in on corner of hot pad.