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Stitchin' in the Kitchen Potholders, an apron, a rag rug and embroidered napkins: your mom will be so proud! From "Uncommon Threads" episode DUCT-162

Members of the group Swank share patterns for retro kitchen accessories that will make you the hostess with the mostest!

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Potholder

Potholder

Kaarina Aufranc creates potholders out of cotton fabric, felt and ribbon and whips them up on the sewing machine. Each side of the potholder features a different print fabric, which makes coordinating your kitchen scheme fun!

Materials:

1 10"x10" piece printed cotton fabric
1 10"x10" piece contrasting cotton fabric
1-1/2 yd. ribbon
2 10"x10" pieces felt or batting
sewing machine and cotton thread
pins

1. Cut the fabric and the felt or batting into appropriately sized squares.

2. Create a fabric-and-felt sandwich.

3. Pin ribbon around the edge.

4. Sew everything together on the sewing machine.

'50s Apron

'50s Apron

Candi Cane makes a 1950s-style skirt apron using muslin, ribbon and fabric paint.

Materials:

ready-made pattern or brown paper
chalk pencil
thin cotton fabric
2 yd. wide ribbon
interfacing
fabric paint or acrylic paint
flower stencil

1. Make a pattern for the apron by drawing a rectangle about 18" wide and 10" long and rounding off one end of the rectangle for the bottom of the apron. Also cut out 2 pieces, each about 4"x5", for the pockets. Cut out the pattern.

2. Pin the pattern to the fabric and cut out the pieces.

3. Fold over the edges of all pieces to create a clean hem; stitch.

4. Attach the pockets where desired and topstitch them to the apron.

5. Hand-paint a flower motif (you can use a stencil or freehand the design).

6. Pin the ribbon to the top of the apron and stitch.

Woven Rug

Woven Rug

Ashli Stepp makes a woven area rug out of old towels, leaving the edges unfinished for a shabby look.

Materials:

terrycloth strips (towels, old bathrobes, etc.)
strong thread
large needle

To assemble, simply weave the strips of cloth into rectangular rug and, on the wrong side, reinforce wherever the pieces join with strong thread or yarn.

Appliquéd Napkins

Appliquéd Napkins

Allison Whitlock has her own idea for a cool kitchen project: appliquéd napkins. Simply add felt circles to ready-made napkins using a blanket stitch. You may also create a design with negative space using a chain stitch to outline the shape.

GUESTS :

Candi Cane Canncel
E-mail: starlet@candiland.com
Website: www.candiland.com