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How to Make Placemats and Pot Holders Using 2 1/2" x 9 3/4" Strips – Free Quilting Tutorial

How to Make Placemats and Pot Holders Using 2 1/2" x 9 3/4" Strips – Free Quilting Tutorial

In this video, April from April’s Craft Room shows how to turn shorter pre-cut fabric strips into functional and stylish quilted projects. With a mix of placemats, potholders, and quilt blocks, she proves that even small fabric pieces can create something beautiful and practical.

  • Easy Quilt-As-You-Go Placemats – Using batting as a base, April pieces together strips and adds simple quilting to create custom placemats. She even throws in some embroidery for extra charm!
  • Heat-Resistant Potholders & Trivets – Learn how to use Insul-Bright batting to make potholders that protect your surfaces while adding a handmade touch to your kitchen.
  • Bonus Strip Quilting Ideas – Leftover strips? No problem! April shares tips for turning them into courthouse steps blocks, small quilts, and other creative projects.

This tutorial is proof that no fabric scrap is too small to be useful. Whether you’re making quick gifts or experimenting with new layouts, these projects are simple, practical, and fun.

What’s your favorite small quilting project to make with leftover strips? Let’s swap ideas in the comments!

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