Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Tutorial: Lord of the Rings Potholders



Because... who doesn't want Lord of the Rings potholders?! Probably a lot of people but just for the sake of the argument, we will pretend most of my readers are geeks like me. I have posted about Fandom in Stitches a few times. They are my absolute favorite site for fandom patterns. They are all free and created by incredibly talented people. Please only use the patterns for personal use and not commercial. These potholders are made using the Lord of the Rings Eye of Sauron pattern (and Sting below) but using their site you can make them from virtually any fandom you wish: from Disney to Supernatural to Harry Potter and Sherlock. This tutorial is short and sweet, assuming you already know how to make and use bias tape. If you don't check this out. You can also save time by buying pre-made bias tape.


After making your Eye of Sauron (or fandom block of choice) gather the following items:

Insul-Bright batting made for handling of heat (please DO NOT use regular batting... your hands WILL burn!!!)
Fabric for backing (a fat quarter should do)
Bias tape
Thread


Using your block as a guide, cut out the Insul-Bright and backing of the same size and sandwich. Make sure the backing is facing out. 


Quilt the three layers together by stitching in the ditch of the design. I chose to outline the mountains and eye.


After joining the three layers, create a loop for the potholder by sewing a 3 inch piece of bias tape together. Add the loop to a corner on the back and attach the bias tape to the edges of the potholder. I sew mine on the back first then fold it over to the front and finish with a top stitch. 


Here is Sting, Bilbo's orc finding sword. These potholders are fun to make as gifts or just to make you smile when whipping up some Elevenses or Second Breakfast in the kitchen. 

Which fandom would you make potholders out of?

12 comments:

  1. Wow, this potholder came out great!!! Both sides are so cool.

    I don't know LOTR that well actually (!), I thought of Haus of Gloi and Paintbox Soapworks when you mentioned Elevenses and Second Breakfast. D'oh

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    1. Thanks! I have an incredible itch to make more but with work starting back up I need to do other things first. Plus I have a ton of UFOs still.

      Lol!! Well at least you have a scent to go along with it! I only read the books last year for the first time but have been a fan of the movies for ages. I hope you decide to dip your toe in it :-)

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  2. Ty still has his proudly hanging in his kitchen. As for what fandoms I'd be making things for/from, it would probably be Percy Jackson right now. Or Vikings (historical OR football). lol

    ~Deb

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    1. That makes me so happy!! I am glad he kept them <3

      Percy! Yes!!! Vikings... Hmmm... I will have to see if they have any Vikings stuff on their site. I know they have Percy. I kinda want to make a few different fandoms and just gave them to use. They don't match my beach theme but who cares?!

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  3. You are so talented! The eye of Sauron creeps me out; lol. But I love LOTR! Thanks for sharing this fun craft!

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    1. Lol!!! That is good!!!! His eye SHOULD be creepy! Lol!

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  4. These are so great :) I've knitted Disney and TARDIS dishcloths for friends, but not sure which fangirl potholders I'd make for myself... Star Wars or Narnia, maybe?

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    1. Thank you Kate! Knitting is high on my list of things I am yearning to learn. I have dreams of knitting a cashmere scarf. Come teach me! I bet your TARDIS was awesome! Narnia was a series that just made me feel so good. Hopeful and nostalgic.

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  5. you're so crafty!!! I love it!

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    1. You are too lady!!! I forgot to ask to see your crochet geek squares :-(

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  6. Awesome!! You are so incredibly talented! I haven't gotten into LOTR yet, but I still think your potholders are awesome! I would love to have fandom stuff, but I'm not sure what -- so many fandoms I love, LOL! Besides, I'm experienced in sewing! :)

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    1. Thanks! You know.... Sewing is just a skill to learn! Nothing innate about it that keeps anyone from being able to do it. If you ever decide to try your hand at it let me know!!

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