A downloadable PDF quilt pattern by Exshaw Quilts, designed for confident beginners who love traditional quilt blocks with a clean, modern feel.
This pattern walks you step-by-step through making three quilted potholders, each finishing at 9″ × 9″, with clear diagrams, cutting charts, and thoughtful construction tips.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Potholder Trio is a quilted home goods pattern that blends classic block piecing with a straightforward, beginner-friendly approach. You’ll make three different potholder designs using traditional methods, all sized for everyday kitchen use.
The instructions are clear, repeatable, and designed to help you enjoy the process—not stress through it. Perfect for weekend sewing, gift-making, or using up favorite fabrics and scraps.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner / Confident Beginner
(No paper piecing or advanced techniques required) This pattern assumes you have basic quilting knowledge. For a tutorial on how to quilt, watch this tutorial here: https://youtu.be/qrqtRgq5ODY
FINISHED SIZE
• Each potholder finishes at 9″ × 9″
• Three distinct potholder designs included
WHAT’S INCLUDED (AND WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT)
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and piecing diagrams
✔ Three different potholder block layouts
✔ Traditional block construction methods
✔ Assembly, quilting, and binding instructions
✔ Optional hanging loop instructions
✔ Helpful tips for batting and Insul-Bright use
✔ Printer-friendly PDF layout
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts pattern
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Three classic potholder designs in one pattern
• Clean, traditional layouts with modern appeal
• Works beautifully with solids, hand-dyed fabric, or scraps
• Small-scale project with forgiving construction
• Designed for everyday use—not just display
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional piecing
• Half-square triangles (2-at-a-time and 4-at-a-time methods)
• Straight seams throughout
• Optional Insul-Bright for heat protection
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton
• Cotton batting (or cotton batting + Insul-Bright)
• Thread
• Basic quilting tools (rotary cutter, ruler, sewing machine)
(Full fabric requirements, cutting instructions, and yardage totals are included inside the pattern.)
DELIVERY
📥 This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (PDF)
No physical item will be mailed.
You’ll receive instant access after purchase.
USAGE & LICENSING
This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not sell items made from this pattern or share the pattern itself.
SUPPORT
If you have questions while sewing, I’m happy to help—just send a message.
I also share tutorials, tips, and behind-the-scenes quilting on my website and YouTube.
Email: hello@exshawquilts.com
Website: exshawquilts.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@exshawquilts
SHARE YOUR MAKE
I love seeing your finished projects!
Tag @exshaw on Instagram and use #EXSHAWQUILTS
A downloadable PDF quilt pattern by Exshaw Quilts, designed for confident beginners who love traditional quilt blocks with a clean, modern feel.
This pattern walks you step-by-step through making three quilted potholders, each finishing at 9″ × 9″, with clear diagrams, cutting charts, and thoughtful construction tips.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Potholder Trio is a quilted home goods pattern that blends classic block piecing with a straightforward, beginner-friendly approach. You’ll make three different potholder designs using traditional methods, all sized for everyday kitchen use.
The instructions are clear, repeatable, and designed to help you enjoy the process—not stress through it. Perfect for weekend sewing, gift-making, or using up favorite fabrics and scraps.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner / Confident Beginner
(No paper piecing or advanced techniques required) This pattern assumes you have basic quilting knowledge. For a tutorial on how to quilt, watch this tutorial here: https://youtu.be/qrqtRgq5ODY
FINISHED SIZE
• Each potholder finishes at 9″ × 9″
• Three distinct potholder designs included
WHAT’S INCLUDED (AND WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT)
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and piecing diagrams
✔ Three different potholder block layouts
✔ Traditional block construction methods
✔ Assembly, quilting, and binding instructions
✔ Optional hanging loop instructions
✔ Helpful tips for batting and Insul-Bright use
✔ Printer-friendly PDF layout
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts pattern
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Three classic potholder designs in one pattern
• Clean, traditional layouts with modern appeal
• Works beautifully with solids, hand-dyed fabric, or scraps
• Small-scale project with forgiving construction
• Designed for everyday use—not just display
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional piecing
• Half-square triangles (2-at-a-time and 4-at-a-time methods)
• Straight seams throughout
• Optional Insul-Bright for heat protection
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton
• Cotton batting (or cotton batting + Insul-Bright)
• Thread
• Basic quilting tools (rotary cutter, ruler, sewing machine)
(Full fabric requirements, cutting instructions, and yardage totals are included inside the pattern.)
DELIVERY
📥 This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (PDF)
No physical item will be mailed.
You’ll receive instant access after purchase.
USAGE & LICENSING
This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not sell items made from this pattern or share the pattern itself.
SUPPORT
If you have questions while sewing, I’m happy to help—just send a message.
I also share tutorials, tips, and behind-the-scenes quilting on my website and YouTube.
Email: hello@exshawquilts.com
Website: exshawquilts.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@exshawquilts
SHARE YOUR MAKE
I love seeing your finished projects!
Tag @exshaw on Instagram and use #EXSHAWQUILTS
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