Fun Potholders

I love making these cute potholders! They are made with a heat resistant batting called Insul-Brite so you won't burn your hands using them.  You can also use them on your dining room table as a trivet pad for your hot pans. 

I made this one using some birdcage fabrics that I had in my fabric stash (got it at Joann's a couple of years ago) and added a bird applique to the top.  Cute, right?  They are simple and quick to make.  Check out the tutorial at the top of the page to learn how to make one.  But beware, they are addicting and I'll bet that you can't make just one!

Here are some potholders that I made using a cupcake cut out.  Last year I made 32 of these potholders to give away as gifts! Anyone who likes to cook would love a set of these.  Use any image about 5 - 5 1/2" big and turn it into an applique using Wonder Under.  The women that come to my sewing class are making these potholders and are making them with coffee cups, wine bottles, leaves, shoes, etc.  What image and fabrics will you use for yours?

Cute Baby Shower Centerpiece!

At a Baby Shower yesterday my roommate saw these cute table centerpieces made from cookies.  They really brightened up the tables.  Aren't they so cute? 

Our friend Cheryl designed them.  Made from cupcake holders and cookies, the "baby flowers" are nestled in a silk plant with lots of pretty colored crepe paper to make them look so festive. The cookies are decorated with small candies to look like eyes and a pacifier.  And of course, they are edible!  I love the creativity of this!