Oven Mitts

 

Finally made these oven mitts that I have been wanting for a long time.  Not at all pleased with the result.  Cut the long pieces 8 x 24.  Next time would cut a couple of inches longer and maybe an inch less in the width.  The pockets were 8 x 6.5.  Batting was two layers between the long pieces and one between the smaller pieces.  Used binding around the edges.  Was very thick so difficult to put the binding on properly.  Cut the binding 2" and folded.  Directions called to cut the rounded corners and then quilt the long pieces.  Would sew everything together first and then cut the corners, would make it much neater that way.

Overall, not bad for a first try.  Will use it for a while and see if there would be any other changes I would make.

Mondo Bag

 

My first attempt at a Mondo bag.  Other members of our West Kelowna Quilters have made a few of these and was interested in doing one as well.  Had to buy the pattern as I couldn't find just the instructions on line.  The pattern comes with a grid that you lay out your squares on to quilt.  Didn't use it as I already had some 9 patches left over from another project.  I like how the bag is sewn, kind of like a windmill.  But it turned out very big.  Would like to try again but make it smaller.  Uses a 4 x 12 grid of 2.5" squares.  So maybe 3 X 10 next time.  Will see how it works.

Overall, I am happy with the bag though.  Great for a beach bag where you can put big stuff into it.  Used all leftovers that I had so the bag did not cost me anything.  That is always a bonus!