FUSIBLE FLEECE PATCHWORK ACORN POTHOLDER
/i2.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/patchwork-acorn-potholders.jpg?resize=400%2C301" target="_blank">https://i2.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...otholders.jpg?resize=400%2C301 400w, https://i2.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...rk-acorn-potholders.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https://i2.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...rk-acorn-potholders.jpg?w=1280 1280w" width="580" />It’s finally fall in Southern California! We’ve been waking up to chilly mornings!! I love to bake during this time of year – something about the smell of pumpkin bread or apple pie in the oven makes you feel all warm and cozy. This little project is the perfect addition to your fall baking. It’s also a perfect hostess gift for your Thanksgiving family gatherings. Here’s how you can make one:
Fusible Fleece Patchwork Acorn Potholder
Supplies:
Scraps of fall fabric – many from Jennifer Jangles
Acorn Pattern download
1/4″ seams throughout
Fusible Fleece Patchwork Acorn Potholder Instructions:
Begin by cutting the fabrics in small 2″ wide strips. Sew together 5 strips to make “strip sets”.
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You can also cut (25) 2″ squares and piece them together. I was trying to do mine fast 
Press the seams going in one direction.
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Position the acorn bottom on the patchwork as pictured:
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/i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/patchwork-acorn-potholder-10.jpg?resize=400%2C300" target="_blank">https://i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...holder-10.jpg?resize=400%2C300 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-10.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-10.jpg?w=1920 1920w" width="580" />Position the acorn top on a piece of brown print fabric and cut.
/i1.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/patchwork-acorn-potholder-11.jpg?resize=400%2C300" target="_blank">https://i1.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...holder-11.jpg?resize=400%2C300 400w, https://i1.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-11.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https://i1.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-11.jpg?w=1920 1920w" width="580" />With acorn top and bottom right sides together, match edge and sew a 1/4″ seam.
/i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/patchwork-acorn-potholder-12.jpg?resize=400%2C300" target="_blank">https://i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...holder-12.jpg?resize=400%2C300 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-12.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-12.jpg?w=1920 1920w" width="580" />Press seam.
/i1.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/patchwork-acorn-potholder-13.jpg?resize=400%2C300" target="_blank">https://i1.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...holder-13.jpg?resize=400%2C300 400w, https://i1.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-13.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https://i1.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-13.jpg?w=1920 1920w" width="580" />With the adhesive side up, position the acorn on the Heat n Bond® Fusible Fleece and cut around the acorn. Fuse.
/i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/patchwork-acorn-potholder-14.jpg?resize=300%2C400" target="_blank">https://i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...holder-14.jpg?resize=300%2C400 300w, https://i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-14.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-14.jpg?w=1920 1920w" width="580" />Place the acorn right sides together with a kitchen towel. Pin all the way around. Sew around the acorn using 1/4″ seams, leaving a 2 inch opening for turning on the side of the acorn. Clip the corners and the angles to help with turning. Turn right side out and press. Top stitch all the way around the acorn, securing the opening. Quilt as desired.
/i1.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/patchwork-acorn-potholder-19.jpg?resize=300%2C400" target="_blank">https://i1.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...holder-19.jpg?resize=300%2C400 300w, https://i1.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-19.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https://i1.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-19.jpg?w=1920 1920w" width="580" />Here is a close up of my quilting. I quilted scallops in the top and circles on the bottom.
/i2.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/patchwork-acorn-potholder-16.jpg?resize=400%2C300" target="_blank">https://i2.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...holder-16.jpg?resize=400%2C300 400w, https://i2.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-16.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https://i2.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-16.jpg?w=1920 1920w" width="580" />If you want to add a hanging loop to the acorn, cut a 2″ strip and fold the raw edges in and then fold in half. Top stitch the edge. Create a loop your desired length and baste it to the top of the acorn before sewing it to the towel.
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/i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/patchwork-acorn-potholder-20.jpg?resize=400%2C300" target="_blank">https://i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...holder-20.jpg?resize=400%2C300 400w, https://i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-20.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/thermoweb.com/blog/wp-content/up...-acorn-potholder-20.jpg?w=1920 1920w" width="580" />What an adorable little set!!
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Of course Mufasa was very helpful in this project