A downloadable PDF quilt pattern by Exshaw Quilts for confident beginners who love meaningful appliqué and classic quilting techniques.
This step-by-step quilting pattern walks you through making three 10″ × 10″ quilted potholders, featuring three different dove appliqué designs, with clear instructions, cutting charts, and finishing guidance.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Snow White Dove Potholders Quilt Pattern is a small-format appliqué quilting pattern designed for quilters who enjoy thoughtful details and a calm, repeatable sewing process.
Written with confident beginners in mind, the instructions are clear, practical, and supportive—so you can focus on sewing instead of second-guessing your steps. This pattern is perfect for meaningful handmade gifts, slow weekend sewing, or adding a personal touch to your kitchen.
Includes three distinct dove designs, allowing you to create a small coordinated set or mix and match your favorites.
SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
Raw-edge appliqué, straight seams, quilting, and bias binding.
(Basic quilting knowledge recommended. Watch this tutorial: https://youtu.be/qrqtRgq5ODY) For basic applique tutorials watch these here: https://youtu.be/L9FldkmffZA and this one on how to place applique: https://youtu.be/xtC-NUbBJZc) . This pattern assumes you have basic quilting and applique skills.
FINISHED SIZE
• Finished size (each potholder): 10″ × 10″
• Design variations included: three
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and layout guidance
✔ Three unique dove appliqué designs
✔ Full appliqué, quilting, and finishing instructions
✔ Hanging loop instructions (optional)
✔ Beginner-friendly construction order
✔ Printer-friendly PDF format
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts design
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Three distinct dove appliqué motifs (Flying Dove, Peace Dove, Standing Dove)
• Clean, timeless design with meaningful symbolism
• Ideal for solids, scraps, or hand-dyed fabrics
• Small, satisfying projects with polished results
• Designed for real, everyday use
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Fusible appliqué
• Straight-line quilting (hand or machine)
• Traditional quilt sandwich construction
• Straight seams throughout
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton
• Cotton batting (with optional Insul-Bright)
• Thread
• Rotary cutter, ruler, sewing machine, iron
(Complete fabric requirements and cutting instructions are included inside the pattern.)
DELIVERY
📥 DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (PDF)
No physical item will be shipped.
Instant access after Etsy checkout.
USAGE & LICENSING
For personal, non-commercial use only.
Items made from this pattern may not be sold.
Pattern may not be shared, copied, or redistributed in any form.
SUPPORT
Questions while sewing? I’m happy to help.
You’ll also find tutorials and quilting guidance here:
• Website: exshawquilts.com
• YouTube: youtube.com/@exshawquilts
• Email: hello@exshawquilts.com
SHARE YOUR MAKE
Tag @exshaw on Instagram and use #EXSHAWQUILTS
I love seeing your finished projects.
A downloadable PDF quilt pattern by Exshaw Quilts for confident beginners who love meaningful appliqué and classic quilting techniques.
This step-by-step quilting pattern walks you through making three 10″ × 10″ quilted potholders, featuring three different dove appliqué designs, with clear instructions, cutting charts, and finishing guidance.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Snow White Dove Potholders Quilt Pattern is a small-format appliqué quilting pattern designed for quilters who enjoy thoughtful details and a calm, repeatable sewing process.
Written with confident beginners in mind, the instructions are clear, practical, and supportive—so you can focus on sewing instead of second-guessing your steps. This pattern is perfect for meaningful handmade gifts, slow weekend sewing, or adding a personal touch to your kitchen.
Includes three distinct dove designs, allowing you to create a small coordinated set or mix and match your favorites.
SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
Raw-edge appliqué, straight seams, quilting, and bias binding.
(Basic quilting knowledge recommended. Watch this tutorial: https://youtu.be/qrqtRgq5ODY) For basic applique tutorials watch these here: https://youtu.be/L9FldkmffZA and this one on how to place applique: https://youtu.be/xtC-NUbBJZc) . This pattern assumes you have basic quilting and applique skills.
FINISHED SIZE
• Finished size (each potholder): 10″ × 10″
• Design variations included: three
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and layout guidance
✔ Three unique dove appliqué designs
✔ Full appliqué, quilting, and finishing instructions
✔ Hanging loop instructions (optional)
✔ Beginner-friendly construction order
✔ Printer-friendly PDF format
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts design
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Three distinct dove appliqué motifs (Flying Dove, Peace Dove, Standing Dove)
• Clean, timeless design with meaningful symbolism
• Ideal for solids, scraps, or hand-dyed fabrics
• Small, satisfying projects with polished results
• Designed for real, everyday use
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Fusible appliqué
• Straight-line quilting (hand or machine)
• Traditional quilt sandwich construction
• Straight seams throughout
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton
• Cotton batting (with optional Insul-Bright)
• Thread
• Rotary cutter, ruler, sewing machine, iron
(Complete fabric requirements and cutting instructions are included inside the pattern.)
DELIVERY
📥 DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (PDF)
No physical item will be shipped.
Instant access after Etsy checkout.
USAGE & LICENSING
For personal, non-commercial use only.
Items made from this pattern may not be sold.
Pattern may not be shared, copied, or redistributed in any form.
SUPPORT
Questions while sewing? I’m happy to help.
You’ll also find tutorials and quilting guidance here:
• Website: exshawquilts.com
• YouTube: youtube.com/@exshawquilts
• Email: hello@exshawquilts.com
SHARE YOUR MAKE
Tag @exshaw on Instagram and use #EXSHAWQUILTS
I love seeing your finished projects.
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