Americana Rag Potholder

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Tie from rag potholder is included in your purchase.

I remember not too long ago how I thought that home made pot holders were just not as good.  I was dead wrong!  My husband's grandmother has given me some of the BEST crocheted pot holders I ever had.  Plus my mother gave me some pretty ones too when I got married 7 years ago.  She made a rag quilt pot holder out of sunflower material.  It still works great even 7 years later! 

This last week or so I got to thinking that I really wanted to make some pot holders.  Who couldn't use those?  It seems like the ones I have are looking old so I looked around to see if I had any material I could use.  I only had one piece that I thought would work.  It was a deep red Americana fabric with tan stars.  Since I didn't have an accent color to go with it, I researched making pot holders on-line.  What I found was a beautiful Rag Pot Holder that was just beautiful.

Here's all you need to do:

• Step 1.  You'll need about 3/4 yard to 1 yard of cotton material.
• Step 2  Cut 3/4" strips of fabric.  I recommend cutting them to make the longest strip you can.  You will be sewing a lot if you don't.
• Step 3.  Take each strip and sew them together using a bias edge so that the fabric will lay flat.
• Step 4  Crochet!  I can definitely do that!

I did not have a pattern, but based my measurements off a potholder I have.  Once I got the length I wanted, I just crocheted away.  The fun part....  Keeping my 4 month old from grabbing it as I crocheted.  I think he just wanted to play!

But who doesn't love Americana Decorations?  Such a wonderful way to brighten your kitchen.  Good potholders that last are hard to come by.  I think most of the ones I have are homemade and they last a long time!

Psst..... 

Great Gift idea for any Holiday, Birthday, Special Occasions, a Young Ladies Hope Chest, a teacher or for yourself!  Discounts given to customer who purchase in quantities of 4.  Email me for details!

See my store for more rag pot holders to come!  Let me know what colors your kitchen are and I will make them match!

See, http://craftersniche.blogspot.com/2010/11/rag-potholder-options.html for color options available.

Peppermint Pink Hat

Last year I was the receiver of a wonderful gift.  A friend from church gave me some yarn that was given to her by another crocheter whose eye sight had gotten bad and could no longer crochet.  At the time I had no idea what I would do with some of the yarn, but this week I decided I needed to be creative and start throwing some ideas together.  White can be a challenge sometimes to work with when winter is approaching, but I decided I wanted to create a hat specifically with Christmas coming up.  {Yes, I celebrate Christmas!}  So I decided to use the white and pair it with a hot pink.  When I first started the hat, I did not realize how cute it would look when I was done.  Thus.... I have created my Peppermint Pink Hat!  It makes me think about the Christmas Candy and sparkly decorations hanging from my Christmas Tree.  I adore this hat!  Just wish I had my own little girl to put it on, but I am blessed with two boys!

See my Etsy Store for more creations for great gift ideas

for Christmas, Birthday, and Baby Showers!

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Beautiful Blue Baby Hat

This beautiful hat will bring out the sparkly blue in your baby's eyes! Scalloped edge adds a dainty touch to the hat. Beautiful crocheted cream flower is attached to hat and centered in it is a velvety brown flower. What I love about this hat is the rich blue color paired with chocolate accents.

Pattern Size will fit 3 months up to 6 months, depending on baby's head size. Measurement of hat is approximately 17 3/4" around. Please measure your childs head to make sure it is the size you are looking for before purchasing.

Red Roses Designer Clutch

This beautiful designer clutch is versital for an evening out or just a designer clutch to carry a few diapers and wipes in. No one will know what you have inside!

Ribbed chocolate clutch is lined with Green flowered cloth. Red Flower is approximately 4" and is pinned to purse. Snap closure.

What I love about this clutch is it's fun red flower on the front. It adds a nice touch to the bag as well as the lining peaking through at the bottom of the flap as it is closed.

Deminsions are approximate 14" wide by 5 3/4" high.

New at Etsy- Pretty In Pink!

Pretty pink and brown toned ballet slipper trimmed with hot pink ribbon and velvety pink bow. They are too cute!  Ballet shoe size is newborn to 2 months, approximately.  Size of actual shoe is 3 1/4" to 3 1/2" long. Bow and ribbon are stitched on shoe.

Like these ballet shoes, see http://www.etsy.com/listing/47827401/ballet-slippers-for-newborn-to-6-weeks

Hand wash with mild soap with cool water. Lay flat to dry.

Now taking International Orders. Please convo prior to purchase if you want priority mail. I will need to change shipping charges.
Thanks for stopping by! You can see more of my creations at www.etsy.com/shop/amykempf.

Newborn to 6 weeks-Chocolate and Red Ribbon, listing #47827401

For my Newborn to 6 weeks ballet slippers, I can make a custom order

with a light blue flower or a white flower. 
What color combinations do you like best?

Crochet Hook Holder Giveaway

The winner to the Crochet Holder is................  

#2 Mindy.

Please contact me so that I can get your prize to you!

Congratulations!

Amy

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