Need something for Halloween next month? Use up some fabric scraps and make your own Jack-O'-Lantern hotpad, potholder, or trivet with today's tutorial. Great for making your kitchen festive for the holiday.

For this project you will need:
- fabric scraps for the applique
 - fabric for the front and back
 - cotton batting or Insul-Bright
 - paper-backed fusible web like HeatnBond light
 - pencil
 - fabric clips or pins
 - iron
 - sewing machine and matching thread
 - basting spray or powder
 - scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
 - walking foot or free motion foot
 - optional tear away stabilizer
 - Jack-O'-Lantern template downloaded from pattern
 
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Looking for other fun fall projects? Check out some of our other tutorials:
Otherwise, join us as we make a Jack-O'-Lantern potholder in this step by step tutorial:

