You may have noticed by now that I dabble in all sorts of fiber arts, from crocheting and knitting to sewing and quilting. This time around I am highlighting a simple quilting-type project: Bowl Hot Pads.
In short, these bowl-shaped hot pads are made of 100% cotton and are safe for microwaveable use. Simply place your food to be microwaved into your bowl, place the bowl into the Bowl Hot Pad, set the entire ensemble in the microwave, microwave as directed (or as necessary for food safety), then remove the entire ensemble from the microwave. Ta-da! (It is always a good idea to watch what you're microwaving to make sure the contents of your bowl do not overflow.) They are also easy care and can be washed with similar items in your regular laundry.
Instead of saying something about each pair of bowls in the pictures below, suffice it to say that these are very popular among my family and friends. Any time I make them I end up making a lot of them. This batch includes 17 individual Bowl Hot Pads, 8 pairs and 1 spare. (Haha!)
Typically I find fabrics I like for these in the "small samples" section of the fabric department or quilting store. I always use 100% cotton fabric, batting, and thread so they don't melt in the microwave, and the typical size of a fabric selection is 18x21 inches... just enough for 2 squares of the same fabric pattern. Additionally, I prefer to mix and match fabric designs (a solid with a print is the most straight forward) and make them in pairs. I have also found that I prefer the simple elegance of a top stitch over the more involved decorative stitching. It simply looks better.
At some point I intend to make similar products for instant soup bowls and other specific shape and size items. Stay tuned for those when they come about!
I hope you enjoyed this post!
Blessings and Peace!
Tabitha
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