Learn How to Make a Pumpkin Potholder - DIY Fall Kitchen Project

For today's tutorial, we are learning how to make this cute appliquéd potholder. Use it as a trivet on your tabletop or countertop or as a hotpad or potholder for your fall baking or Thanksgiving dinner.  Measuring approximately 9" x 9", the raw edge appliqué goes together quickly so you can have a cute addition to your autumn decor. 

For this project you will need:

• cotton fabric for the appliqué
• cotton 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
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• optional walking foot or free motion foot
• optional tear away stabilizer
• pumpkin template

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The written pattern contains step-by-step how-to directions, photos, link to the video tutorial, and the printable pumpkin template to make a potholder, trivet, or hot pad measuring approximately 9" x 9". Instructions for an optional hanging loop included.

Looking for more potholders, hot pads, and trivets? Check out some of my other project patterns available:

Otherwise, follow along with us as we make the pumpkin potholder: