Downloadable PDF quilt pattern to make quilted patchwork potholders using half-square triangles and traditional quilt piecing. Three different block designs!
Make a useful handmade kitchen project for everyday cooking, cozy home decor, hostess gifts, housewarming gifts, or gifting to someone who loves practical handmade pieces.
QUICK DETAILS
Format: Digital PDF download
Physical item: No physical item will be shipped
Finished size: 9" × 9"
Skill level: Confident Beginner
Project type: Quilted potholder
Best for: Kitchen sewing, handmade gifts, small quilt projects, scrap-friendly sewing, practical home decor
Techniques: Traditional piecing, half-square triangles, quilting, binding, optional hanging loop
Includes: Written instructions, diagrams, cutting chart, layout guide, and finishing steps
Assumptions: ¼″ seam allowance and 42″ usable WOF unless stated otherwise
ABOUT THIS PATTERN
This is a downloadable PDF pattern for making quilted potholders, not a finished physical product.
The finished potholders are designed for everyday kitchen use and make a thoughtful handmade project for hostess gifts, housewarming gifts, holiday gifts, teacher gifts, gifts for moms or grandmothers, or anyone who loves cozy handmade kitchen pieces.
Gran’s Kitchen Potholders are small quilted projects with a traditional patchwork look. Each potholder finishes at 9" × 9" and uses half-square triangles to create classic quilt-inspired layouts. This is a practical project for using beautiful fabric scraps, making coordinated kitchen sets, or sewing handmade gifts that are actually useful.
The pattern includes clear written instructions, diagrams, cutting guidance, and finishing steps to help you move through the project from fabric cutting to final construction.
WHAT YOU CAN MAKE WITH THIS PATTERN
Use this pattern to make:
Quilted potholders for your own kitchen
Patchwork potholder sets for handmade gifts
Small quilted projects for using favorite fabric scraps
Kitchen gifts for hosts, teachers, friends, moms, or grandmothers
Handmade housewarming or holiday gifts
Coordinated kitchen pieces with a traditional quilted look
WHO THIS PROJECT IS GOOD FOR
This pattern works well for:
Quilters who like practical sewing projects
Makers looking for a handmade kitchen gift idea
Confident beginners ready for a small quilted project
Quilters who enjoy traditional patchwork
Anyone making gifts for moms, grandmothers, teachers, hosts, friends, or handmade home lovers
Quilters who want a quicker project between larger quilts
SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
This pattern is best for someone who is comfortable with basic sewing and beginner quilting steps.
You should know how to:
Cut fabric accurately
Sew with a ¼″ seam allowance
Press seams
Make or follow half-square triangle instructions
Follow written instructions and diagrams
Quilt a small project
Attach binding
For a beginner quilting tutorial, watch:
https://www.exshawquilts.com/blog/how-to-make-your-first-quilt-easy-steps-for-beginners
FINISHED SIZE
The finished project measures:
9" × 9"
The pattern includes instructions for three potholder layouts.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
Your digital download includes:
Step-by-step written instructions
Cutting chart
Diagrams
Half-square triangle instructions
Layout guide
Construction steps
Quilting and finishing instructions
Binding instructions
Optional hanging loop instructions
Printer-friendly PDF pattern
DESIGN FEATURES
This pattern includes:
Traditional patchwork design
Three quilted potholder layouts
Classic half-square triangle blocks
Scrap-friendly pieces
Small project size for quicker sewing
Quilted kitchen project
Binding finish
Optional hanging loop
Practical handmade gift project
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
This pattern includes:
Traditional piecing
Half-square triangles
4-at-a-time HST method
8-at-a-time HST method
Straight seams
Quilting
Binding
Optional hanging loop construction
Potholder assembly
MATERIALS NEEDED
You will need:
Quilting cotton
Backing fabric
Binding fabric
100% cotton batting
Insul-Bright, optional
Thread
Basic quilting tools
Full fabric requirements and cutting details are included in the pattern.
Safety note: Do not use polyester batting for potholders. Polyester batting can melt and may cause burns. If using Insul-Bright, do not microwave the finished potholders.
DIGITAL DELIVERY
This is a digital PDF pattern.
No physical item will be shipped.
After purchase, your file will be emailed to you. You can download and print the pattern at home.IMPORTANT NOTES
This listing is for a PDF pattern only.
It does not include fabric, supplies, or a finished item.
Basic sewing and quilting knowledge is helpful.
Due to the digital nature of this product, downloads are not refundable.
USAGE & LICENSING
This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only.
Items made from this pattern may not be sold.
The pattern may not be shared, copied, resold, redistributed, or used for classes without written permission.
SUPPORT
Questions while sewing? I’m happy to help.
Website: exshawquilts.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@exshawquilts
Email: hello@exshawquilts.com
SHARE YOUR MAKE
Tag @exshaw and use #EXSHAWQUILTS
Downloadable PDF quilt pattern to make quilted patchwork potholders using half-square triangles and traditional quilt piecing. Three different block designs!
Make a useful handmade kitchen project for everyday cooking, cozy home decor, hostess gifts, housewarming gifts, or gifting to someone who loves practical handmade pieces.
QUICK DETAILS
Format: Digital PDF download
Physical item: No physical item will be shipped
Finished size: 9" × 9"
Skill level: Confident Beginner
Project type: Quilted potholder
Best for: Kitchen sewing, handmade gifts, small quilt projects, scrap-friendly sewing, practical home decor
Techniques: Traditional piecing, half-square triangles, quilting, binding, optional hanging loop
Includes: Written instructions, diagrams, cutting chart, layout guide, and finishing steps
Assumptions: ¼″ seam allowance and 42″ usable WOF unless stated otherwise
ABOUT THIS PATTERN
This is a downloadable PDF pattern for making quilted potholders, not a finished physical product.
The finished potholders are designed for everyday kitchen use and make a thoughtful handmade project for hostess gifts, housewarming gifts, holiday gifts, teacher gifts, gifts for moms or grandmothers, or anyone who loves cozy handmade kitchen pieces.
Gran’s Kitchen Potholders are small quilted projects with a traditional patchwork look. Each potholder finishes at 9" × 9" and uses half-square triangles to create classic quilt-inspired layouts. This is a practical project for using beautiful fabric scraps, making coordinated kitchen sets, or sewing handmade gifts that are actually useful.
The pattern includes clear written instructions, diagrams, cutting guidance, and finishing steps to help you move through the project from fabric cutting to final construction.
WHAT YOU CAN MAKE WITH THIS PATTERN
Use this pattern to make:
Quilted potholders for your own kitchen
Patchwork potholder sets for handmade gifts
Small quilted projects for using favorite fabric scraps
Kitchen gifts for hosts, teachers, friends, moms, or grandmothers
Handmade housewarming or holiday gifts
Coordinated kitchen pieces with a traditional quilted look
WHO THIS PROJECT IS GOOD FOR
This pattern works well for:
Quilters who like practical sewing projects
Makers looking for a handmade kitchen gift idea
Confident beginners ready for a small quilted project
Quilters who enjoy traditional patchwork
Anyone making gifts for moms, grandmothers, teachers, hosts, friends, or handmade home lovers
Quilters who want a quicker project between larger quilts
SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
This pattern is best for someone who is comfortable with basic sewing and beginner quilting steps.
You should know how to:
Cut fabric accurately
Sew with a ¼″ seam allowance
Press seams
Make or follow half-square triangle instructions
Follow written instructions and diagrams
Quilt a small project
Attach binding
For a beginner quilting tutorial, watch:
https://www.exshawquilts.com/blog/how-to-make-your-first-quilt-easy-steps-for-beginners
FINISHED SIZE
The finished project measures:
9" × 9"
The pattern includes instructions for three potholder layouts.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
Your digital download includes:
Step-by-step written instructions
Cutting chart
Diagrams
Half-square triangle instructions
Layout guide
Construction steps
Quilting and finishing instructions
Binding instructions
Optional hanging loop instructions
Printer-friendly PDF pattern
DESIGN FEATURES
This pattern includes:
Traditional patchwork design
Three quilted potholder layouts
Classic half-square triangle blocks
Scrap-friendly pieces
Small project size for quicker sewing
Quilted kitchen project
Binding finish
Optional hanging loop
Practical handmade gift project
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
This pattern includes:
Traditional piecing
Half-square triangles
4-at-a-time HST method
8-at-a-time HST method
Straight seams
Quilting
Binding
Optional hanging loop construction
Potholder assembly
MATERIALS NEEDED
You will need:
Quilting cotton
Backing fabric
Binding fabric
100% cotton batting
Insul-Bright, optional
Thread
Basic quilting tools
Full fabric requirements and cutting details are included in the pattern.
Safety note: Do not use polyester batting for potholders. Polyester batting can melt and may cause burns. If using Insul-Bright, do not microwave the finished potholders.
DIGITAL DELIVERY
This is a digital PDF pattern.
No physical item will be shipped.
After purchase, your file will be emailed to you. You can download and print the pattern at home.IMPORTANT NOTES
This listing is for a PDF pattern only.
It does not include fabric, supplies, or a finished item.
Basic sewing and quilting knowledge is helpful.
Due to the digital nature of this product, downloads are not refundable.
USAGE & LICENSING
This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only.
Items made from this pattern may not be sold.
The pattern may not be shared, copied, resold, redistributed, or used for classes without written permission.
SUPPORT
Questions while sewing? I’m happy to help.
Website: exshawquilts.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@exshawquilts
Email: hello@exshawquilts.com
SHARE YOUR MAKE
Tag @exshaw and use #EXSHAWQUILTS
