Hot Placemat and Hot Pad | Sewing Project

 Hot Placemat and Hot Pad |  Sewing Project







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The Hot Placemat and Hot Pad has insul bright heat resistant batting in it for the purpose of holding hot stuff.


It was made in the general basic of making a potholder.  2 pieces of fabric size of your choice in a square.  1  piece of insul bright of the same size.  Place right sides together and then the insul bright on top.  Pin or clip.  Stitch and pivot on each corner, leave about 1 - 2 inches unstitched.  Press.  Turn inside out.  Press.  Top stitch.  Quilt option to quilt stitch corner to corner making a X look in the middle.


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Hot Placemat and Hot Pad |  Sewing Project

 It was made in the general basic of making a potholder.  2 pieces of fabric size of your choice in a square.  1  piece of insul bright of the same size.  Place right sides together and then the insul bright on top.  Pin or clip.  Stitch and pivot on each corner, leave about 1 - 2 inches unstitched.  Press.  Turn inside out.  Press.  Top stitch.  Quilt option to quilt stitch corner to corner making a X look in the middle.

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Absolutely. This would make a lovely addition to your sewing-project posts, especially because it is a simple, practical project that can be made with fabric of your choice. The photo also clearly shows the optional corner-to-corner quilting that creates the “X” design in the center.

Here is a polished blog post you can use:

Hot Placemat and Hot Pad | Sewing Project

A Simple Sewing Project Using Insul-Bright

Sometimes a simple sewing project can be both useful and pretty. This Hot Placemat and Hot Pad was made using the basic construction of a potholder, with the addition of Insul-Bright for insulation.

It is a project that can be made in a variety of sizes, depending on how you plan to use it.

Use it as a hot pad for pots and dishes, a small hot placemat, or make several to have handy around the kitchen.

The Sewing Project

For this project, I used two pieces of fabric and one piece of Insul-Bright.

The fabric I chose has a lovely blue and white design, and I decided to add a little quilting to the finished piece.

The center X-shaped quilting is optional, but I like the extra detail it gives to the project.

What You Will Need

  • 2 pieces of fabric — cut into equal-sized squares

  • 1 piece of Insul-Bright — cut to the same size

  • Thread

  • Sewing machine

  • Pins or sewing clips

  • Scissors or rotary cutter

  • Iron

Cutting Your Pieces

Cut:

2 fabric squares
1 Insul-Bright square

The size is completely up to you, depending on whether you want a small hot pad or a larger hot placemat.

Try making different sizes for different uses.

How I Made It

  1. Place the two fabric pieces right sides together.

  2. Place the Insul-Bright on top of the fabric layers.

  3. Pin or clip the layers together.

  4. Stitch around the four sides, pivoting at each corner.

  5. Leave approximately a 1–2 inch opening along one side. This opening will be used for turning the project right side out.

  6. Press the sewn piece.

  7. Carefully turn it right side out through the opening.

  8. Press again, making sure the edges are neatly pushed out.

  9. Topstitch around the outside edges, which also closes the opening.

Optional Quilting

For a little extra detail, you can quilt the piece from corner to corner.

Sew diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner, then repeat from the other corner.

This creates an “X” in the middle of the hot pad.

The quilting also helps hold the layers together.

A Project You Can Make Your Own

One of the things I like about this project is that there are so many ways to customize it.

You can:

  • Use leftover fabric or scraps

  • Make different sizes

  • Mix and match fabrics

  • Add decorative quilting

  • Make a matching set for your kitchen

  • Make them as useful handmade gifts

It is also a great way to use some of those fabrics you have been saving for the right project.

Featuring Insul-Bright

For this project, I used Insul-Bright Needlepunched Insulated Lining.

Insul-Bright — 45" x 1 yard

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Final Thoughts

This Hot Placemat and Hot Pad is a basic sewing project with lots of possibilities.

Starting with the simple construction of a potholder, you can create a useful kitchen item in the size, fabric and style of your choice.

A little fabric, some Insul-Bright, thread and a sewing machine can turn into something useful for your home. ❤️🧵

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You're very welcome, Shirley-Ann! ❤️🧵

That blue-and-white fabric makes the finished Hot Placemat and Hot Pad look especially nice, and the quilted X adds a lovely simple detail.

Happy sewing and happy blogging! 🌸✨




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National Sew A Jelly Roll Day

 

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day





 





National Sew A Jelly Roll Day is a dedicated quilting holiday celebrated annually on the third Saturday of September. This year, the event falls on Saturday, September 19, 2026. [1]
Founded by Moda Fabrics and Project Jelly Roll, the day serves as a fun motivation for quilters to open up their cherished, pre-cut fabric bundles—famously known as "Jelly Rolls"—and finally put them to use instead of letting them sit on a shelf. [1, 2]

🧵 What is a Jelly Roll?

A Jelly Roll is a trademarked name used by Moda Fabrics for a specific pre-cut fabric bundle. Other fabric brands use alternative names like "Rolie Polies," "Strip Rolls," or "Design Rolls". [3, 4, 5, 6]
  • It consists of 40 to 42 strips of fabric.
  • Each strip is cut to 2.5 inches wide by the width of the fabric (usually 42 inches).
  • The strips come from a single, coordinated fabric collection, ensuring all the patterns and colours match beautifully without requiring hours of selection or manual cutting. [3, 4, 7]

🎈 How People Celebrate

Quilters worldwide participate in a variety of community and solo activities to mark the occasion:
  • Free Patterns: Major quilting brands and blogs, such as the Fat Quarter Shop Jolly Jabber Blog and Moda Fabrics, release free, downloadable jelly-roll-friendly patterns leading up to the event. [5, 8]
  • Local Quilt Shop Events: Many independent fabric stores host in-person sewing parties, workshops, and offer discounts on pre-cuts. [1, 9]
  • Online Sew-Alongs & Livestreams: Creators stream live tutorials on platforms like YouTube, guiding viewers step-by-step through fast-paced projects. [1, 8]
  • The "Jelly Roll Race": A highly popular, high-speed quilt top pattern where strips are sewn end-to-end to create a surprisingly large lap quilt in just a few hours. [3, 5]
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National Sewing Month 2026 runs from Tuesday, 1 September through Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

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National Sewing Month 2026 runs from Tuesday, 1 September through Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Established in 1982 by President Ronald Reagan, this annual, month-long celebration honors the creativity, rich history, and practical art of home sewing. [1, 2, 3]

Key Dates & Major Events in September 2026

Brands and community groups across the crafting world host special live streams, sales, and tutorials throughout the month:
  • September 4: The official kickoff for major retail events, including the Fat Quarter Shop Labor Day Sale and special quilting live streams. [4]
  • September 15–19: Jelly Roll Week is heavily celebrated. Keep an eye out for the Jelly Roll Gems Shortcut Quilt pattern release on 15 September and the official National Sew a Jelly Roll Day livestream on Friday, 18 September. [4]
  • September 19: Teach the World to Sew Day is hosted globally in partnership with major brands like Singer, Pfaff, and Husqvarna Viking to introduce beginners to the craft. [5, 6, 7]

Active 2026 Giveaways & Deals

Several major crafting brands have launched high-value sweepstakes running through the end of the month:
  • Create Room x Janome Dream Giveaway: One grand prize winner will receive a Create Room DreamStation and a Janome Skyline S6 Sewing Machine, a combined retail package valued at $4,498. Entries are open until 30 September on the Create Room Giveaway Page.
  • Michaels x Singer Heavy Duty Sweepstakes: Open for quick entry through early September, giving away the brand-new SINGER® Heavy Duty 4552™ machine alongside a $250 Michaels gift card via the Michaels x Singer Instagram Announcement.
  • Sew Daily Memory Craft Giveaway: Running through 11:00 PM EST on 30 September, sewists can fill out a form on the Sew Daily Makers Platform to win a Janome Memory Craft 1000.
  • GoldStar Tool Community Raffle: Offering ten separate $100 gift cards to stock up on hardware, notions, or tools. Entries close 30 September via the GoldStar Tool Social Feed. [8, 9, 10]

Meaningful Ways to Participate

If you want to look past shopping and skills, consider sewing for a cause. Organizations such as Project Linus take handmade quilts for hospitals, while Ryan's Case for Smiles collects bright, custom pillowcases to comfort children undergoing long hospital stays. Local arms of the American Sewing Guild also host community drives for items like chemo port covers and hospital gowns during September. [11, 12]
Are you looking for a specific type of project or event this month? I can help you:
  • Find beginner-friendly sewing patterns
  • Discover charity sewing organizations looking for donations
  • Check out the latest sewing machine deals
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Mixing Bowl Cover Sewing Project

Mixing Bowl Cover Sewing Project

 Beginner friendly project with basic sewing skills.





@shirleyannlp Reversible Mixing Bowl Cover DIY, Cute & Easy Bowl Cover Hack Titles: DIY Reusable Mixing Bowl Cover, Quick & Cute Bowl Cover Hack, Seamless Bowl Cover Tutorial Hashtags: #bowlcover #sewingtutorial #diykitchen #reusablecover #homemade ♬ Forward Together - Copperline Parade

 

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How I made it!

Measure your mixing bowl to get the size of its dimension.  Once you have determined that trace it by using the mixing bowl.  Then take and add 2 - 3 inches more on it to make a larger circle.  Cut it out to use it as your pattern or template.  Then cut 2 pieces of it out on fabric.  With right sides together stitch around the entire circle and leave an open space of about 1 - 2 inches to turn it inside out. Press, Top stitch.  

Make casing for elastic to go through the entire circle dimension.   (Cut elastic to fit)

Seal up all opened areas.

It was also made by left over portion of a shower curtain from Amazon Basics that I had brought two of and had one for a regular shower curtain but the other I turned it into a matching window curtain.  So here recently I brought out that piece of fabric and made this bowl cover.

The method of instructions can be used for any size bowl.

Thanks to all the sewing videos out there for the ideas, too many to mention.

Happy Sewing 🧵🪡🥰






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National Sewing Month September 2026

National Sewing Month September 2026


Good morning, Shirley-Ann! ❤️🧵

September is National Sewing Month! It is a wonderful opportunity to bring your sewing, quilting, embroidery, and crafting content together and invite your readers and followers to celebrate the joy of sewing with you throughout September 2026.

Since you already have your KNOWLEDGE BASE OF BASICS SERIES, this could make a particularly nice September theme for your blog and TikTok.

🧵 NATIONAL SEWING MONTH 2026

Celebrating the Joy of Sewing — One Stitch at a Time

You could build the month around:

  • ✂️ Sewing Basics — backstitching, bobbins, presser feet, stitch length, needles

  • 🧵 Knowledge Base of Basics — continue your educational series

  • 👜 Sewing Projects — totes, pouches, bags, quilt-as-you-go projects

  • ♻️ Sewing with Scraps — show how small pieces can become useful projects

  • 🪡 Tips & Techniques — little things that make sewing easier

  • ❤️ Sewing Memories — share what sewing means to you

  • 🛍️ Sewing Tools & Supplies — naturally incorporate your Amazon affiliate products

  • 🎥 TikTok/Video Projects — use short demonstrations to bring readers to your blog

A possible September blog introduction

🧵 NATIONAL SEWING MONTH 2026 🧵

Celebrating the Joy of Sewing — One Stitch at a Time

September is National Sewing Month, and what better time to celebrate something so many of us enjoy — creating with needle, thread, fabric, and a little imagination!

Whether you are an experienced sewist, a quilter, an embroiderer, or just learning how to use a sewing machine, there is always something new to discover.

Throughout September, I will be sharing sewing projects, helpful tips, basic techniques, and information from my Knowledge Base of Basics Series.

From learning about a bobbin or presser foot to working with fabric scraps and creating something useful and beautiful, every project begins with that very first stitch.

So, if you sew, quilt, embroider, craft, or have always wanted to learn — September is a wonderful month to pick up your needle and thread and sew something!

🧵 Let's celebrate National Sewing Month together!

Sew something. Learn something. Create something. Share the joy of sewing! ❤️

Visit Sewing, Quilting etc. By ShirleyAnn Pearman for sewing projects, tutorials, tips, and more.

This could also become a “National Sewing Month 2026” landing/theme post that you link to from your September posts, so your various projects throughout the month all connect back to one place.

If you'd like, I can also help you create a September 2026 National Sewing Month posting calendar using your Knowledge Base topics and your existing sewing projects.


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Backstitching

 

KNOWLEDGE BASE

OF

BASICS SERIES


Backstitching



Backstitching

Good evening, Shirley-Ann! ❤️
Yes — Backstitching is a wonderful next topic for your KNOWLEDGE BASE OF BASICS SERIES. It follows naturally after learning about the basic parts and functions of a sewing machine.

Here is a ready-to-use blog post draft:

KNOWLEDGE BASE OF BASICS SERIES

BACKSTITCHING

A Small Stitch That Helps Keep Your Seams Secure

If you are learning to sew, you will soon discover that one of the simplest sewing machine techniques is also one of the most useful — backstitching.

Backstitching, sometimes called back tacking, is used to secure the beginning and end of a line of machine stitching.

What Is Backstitching?

Backstitching is sewing a few stitches forward, then reversing the direction of the sewing machine to stitch back over those stitches.

This helps lock the thread in place so the seam is less likely to come undone.

At the beginning of a seam, you generally:

  1. Start sewing forward for a few stitches.

  2. Press the reverse/backstitch button or lever.

  3. Sew backward over the same stitches.

  4. Release the reverse control and continue sewing forward.

At the end of the seam, repeat the process by sewing a few stitches backward over the previous stitches before continuing forward or stopping.

Why Is Backstitching Important?

Without securing the stitches, the threads at the beginning or end of a seam can loosen and the seam may start to unravel.

Backstitching is especially helpful for:

  • Seams that will receive regular handling

  • Bags and pouches

  • Clothing

  • Home décor projects

  • Quilting and patchwork construction

  • Areas where seams may experience pulling or stress

How Much Backstitching Is Needed?

You usually only need a few stitches.

There is no need to sew a long section back and forth. Too much backstitching can create a bulky area of stitching and may even weaken or distort the fabric.

A short section — often around 3–5 stitches — is generally enough for ordinary seams.

Where Should You Backstitch?

Backstitch directly on or very close to the seam line.

Try to keep the stitches neat and consistent with the rest of your stitching.

When sewing a project, pay attention to the pattern instructions. Some areas may specifically tell you to backstitch, while others may use a different method of securing the threads.

A Helpful Sewing Tip

When beginning a seam, don't immediately sew at full speed.

Take a few slow stitches first. This gives you better control and makes it easier to keep the stitching on your seam line.

When you reach the end of the seam, slow down again before backstitching.

Slow and steady stitching can make a big difference in the finished project.

What About Decorative Stitching?

Backstitching is primarily used to secure seams, but decorative and specialty stitches may require different methods of securing the thread.

Always check your sewing machine manual and the instructions for your particular project.

Some modern sewing machines also have an automatic tie-off or locking stitch function, which can be used instead of manually backstitching when appropriate.

Remember

Backstitching = securing your stitches.

It is a small step, but it can help prevent your carefully sewn seam from coming apart.

As you become more comfortable with your sewing machine, backstitching will become a natural part of your sewing routine.

KNOWLEDGE BASE OF BASICS

Backstitching

A simple sewing-machine technique for securing the beginning and end of a seam.

Learn the basics.
Build your skills.
Enjoy your sewing journey! 🧵✂️❤️

For your Knowledge Base series, I think this one works particularly well because a beginner can understand what to do, why to do it, and when to do it without the post becoming too technical.

If you'd like, we can also create a matching Backstitching illustration/diagram showing forward → reverse → forward for the series.


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Happy National Sewing Month! 🧵✨ September is officially here, which means it’s time to dust off the fabric stash and celebrate the craft we love most.
Whether you’re threading a needle for the very first time or mastering trickier intermediate techniques, my latest blog post has something for everyone. I’m breaking down the biggest 2026 giveaways (including a massive Janome bundle! 😲), sharing 3 quick beginner tutorials, and listing trending intermediate patterns to challenge your skills.
Plus, find out how you can use your machine to give back to amazing charities like Project Linus this month. ❤️
👉 Head to the link in my bio to read the full master guide!
What is on your cutting table this September? Let me know below! 👇
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