Noel Hot Pad Pattern
We are so excited to bring you FOUR FREE pattern add-ons to the new Noel quilt pattern, including our third extension in this series — a hot pad pattern! In lieu of a traditional sew along, we will go over some of the sewing techniques and tips in these add-ons so you can get the most out of your Noel quilt pattern.
If you’re too busy to make a full Noel quilt before the holidays, why not start by making these cute Noel pot holders? It’s the perfect chance to try making a block before diving into making a full quilt. These fun Noel pot holders are not only a useful tool for your kitchen, but they also make a wonderful holiday gift. And they are so fast to make!
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The Noel Holiday Tutorial Series
The Noel hot pad pattern is part of our holiday tutorial series that focuses on creating decorative creations for your home or for gifts that coordinate with the Noel quilt pattern. You can find the tutorials in this series here:
- September 6: Noel Quilted Pillow Shams
- September 13: Noel Table Runner
- September 20: Noel Hot Pads
- September 27: Noel Stocking
Noel Pot Holder Materials
Noel Pot Holder Fabric Requirements
This tutorial uses fabric from the Christmas in the Cabin collection by AGF Studio and Art Gallery Fabrics PURE Solids.
The following fabric requirements will make 2 pot holders, and width of fabric (WOF) is assumed to be 42":
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- Color 1 and Binding: 1/4 yard each of Twinkling Skies in Pine and Solid in Ruby
- Color 2: (1) fat eighth each of Solid in Morning Frost and Solid in Quartz Pink
- Background: (1) fat quarter of Twinkling Skies in Sugar
- Backing: 1/3 yard of Jingle all the Way Sweet in Sweet
- Cotton batting: (2) 11" squares of scrap batting or 1/3 yard
- Insul-Bright: (2) 11" squares or 1/3 yard
Step 1: Prepare the Noel Quilt Block Fabric and Templates
First, make 2 Noel blocks as instructed by the pattern, but with the following adjustments.
When cutting small curved pieces, it is helpful to print the templates on freezer paper, iron the freezer-paper templates onto the fabric, and cut out the fabric shapes with scissors to get more precise pieces. (If you prefer using your rotary cutter to cut the fabric from the template pieces, omit printing the template on freezer paper.)
Normally, the templates would be printed at 100% scale. For this project, print the template at 65% onto the matte side of freezer paper, twice: one template is printed at 65% scale, and one template is printed at 65% scale but in reverse image.
Most printers can do this by opening the print dialog box in “advance settings” or “printer properties” and finding the tabs “mirror image,” “flip,” or “reverse.” Cut out the template pieces along the outer solid lines.
To assemble the blocks, refer to the Noel quilt pattern for full instructions. Follow the cutting instructions below to make 2 small blocks for this project:
- Color 1 (Twinkling Skies in Pine): Cut (1) 2 1/4" x WOF for binding, (1) 2 1/4" x 6" for a hanging loop, (2) Template B, and (2) Template A-R
- Color 1 (Solid in Ruby): Cut (1) 2 1/4" x WOF for binding, (1) 2 1/4" x 6" for a hanging loop, (2) Template B, and (2) Template A-R
- Color 2 (Solid in Morning Frost): Cut (2) Template B and (2) Template A-R
- Color 2 (Solid in Quartz Pink): Cut (2) Template B and (2) Template A-R
- Background Fabric (Twinkling Skies in Sugar): Cut (8) Template B-R and (8) Template A
Step 2: Cut Fabric Using Freezer Paper Templates
Iron the freezer-paper templates to your fabric with the shiny side touching the right side of the fabric, then cut them out. Reuse the freezer-paper templates until all the pieces have been cut.
Next, lay out the fabric pieces and follow the pattern block assembly instructions for the Multi-Color Version on pages 11-13 of the Noel quilt pattern.
TIP! Clip the seam allowance about every 1/4" around the curve before pressing. Because these curves are small, this added step will help the seam to lie flat.
Trim the blocks to a 5" square. The start of the curved seams should be about 3" from the ruler’s bottom corner.
Now, the unfinished blocks should measure 9 1/2" square.
Step 3: Cut the Remaining Pot Holder Pieces
Below are the instructions for cutting the remaining pieces of the pot holders:
- Backing fabric: (2) 11" squares
- Cotton batting: (2) 11" squares
- Insul-Bright: (2) 11" squares
Step 4: Baste and Quilt the Pot Holders
First, gather one set of 11" squares of cotton batting, Insul-Bright lining, backing, and one Noel block to make a quilt sandwich. Lay your backing down wrong-side up, followed by the Insul-Bright, then the batting. Finally, center your Noel block on top of the stack, right side up. Pin or spray baste the layers together.
Next, increase your stitch length to 3 and quilt the pot holder however you desire. I chose to quilt a flower design on mine. Echoing the curves in the block, I quilted three rows about 3/8” apart using my presser foot as a guide.
Once the outer part of my flower was quilted, I used a water-soluble pen to mark the flower petals and leaves on the block and continued machine quilting by stitching over the markings.
Last, repeat these steps with the second pot holder and trim the excess backing, batting, and lining from your quilted block.
Step 5: Prepare the Binding and Hanging Loop
We’re almost there! Next, prepare and attach the binding strips to the pot holders in the same way you would for a quilt. To do this, use one WOF binding strip per pot holder; you do not need to sew the binding strips together.
First, to prepare the binding, fold the 2 1/4" binding strips in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and press with an iron.
Next, to prepare the hanging loop, fold the 2 1/4" x 6" strip in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, press, open, and press the long sides to the center crease. Then fold the strip in half again and press. Last, topstitch along the long open edge, then set aside. Repeat with the second 6" strip.
Step 6: Finish the Pot Holders
Now, follow this tutorial to sew one long binding strip to the front side of one pot holder just as you would a quilt.
Then, fold one of the prepared hanging loops in half, offsetting the ends a bit, and place it on the back side of the pot holder, aligning the raw edges of the loop with the top raw edge of the pot holder. Next, sew the loop to the pot holder, keeping your stitches inside the 1/4" binding seamline.
Repeat to attach the second binding strip and hanging loop to the second pot holder.
Machine or hand stitch the binding down to the back of both pot holders. I hand stitched mine for a nice finished look.
Once the binding is sewn to the back of the pot holders, fold the hanging loop against the binding so it’s peeking over the edge of the pot holder. Finally, tack it in place with your machine or by hand. Then, repeat on the second pot holder, and you’re done!
Make More Noel Hot Pads!
This is such a quick and easy project, it makes the perfect quick holiday gift. You’ll want a set for yourself and soon you’ll be making a set for everyone on your holiday gift list. So let us know in the comments who you’re making hot pads for! And be sure to use #SuzyQuiltsPatterns and tag @suzyquils on Instagram so we can see your creations.
I love Kim’s tutorials so much! Love the quilting plan idea as well! Thanks for the continued inspiration ❤️ Noel is such a fun pattern!