Learn How to Make Your Own Handmade Apple Trivet - a DIY Kitchen Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make our own apple trivet, potholder, and hotpad. Great for protecting your surfaces during back to school and fall!

For this project you will need:

• fabric for the apple
• fabric for the leaf
• fabric for stem
• cotton batting or Insul-Bright
• pencil
• fabric clips or pins
• iron
• sewing machine and matching thread
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• walking foot or free motion foot
• templates from pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital downloadable pattern with the written directions, step-by-step photos, and printable template. Click to get your copy today!

Looking for more potholders, hot pads, and trivets? Check out some of my other project patterns available:

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute apple trivet!

Learn How to Make an Appliquéd Trees Potholder - A DIY Holiday Kitchen Project

Make your holiday and winter baking feel more festive by sewing your very own homemade Christmas trees potholder, hot pad, or trivet with today's tutorial. Spruce up your Christmas holiday kitchen or your cabin decor for with this cute appliquéd and quilted trees idea. Makes a great handmade gift item, too! This project makes a potholder, trivet, or hot pad measuring approximately 9" x 9", and you will learn how to make an optional hanging loop too!

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps for the applique
• fabric for the front and back
• cotton batting or Insul-Bright
• paper-backed fusible web like HeatnBond light
• pencil
• fabric clips or pins
• iron
• sewing machine and matching thread
• basting spray or powder
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• walking foot or free motion foot
• trees templates from pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available as a free PDF digital downloadable pattern with the written directions, step-by-step photos, and printable template. Click to get your copy today!

Looking for more hotpad, potholder, or trivet ideas? 

Check out some of our other tutorials:

Otherwise, join us as we make today's Christmas trees potholder!