I just got a new (HUGE) cast-iron skillet for Christmas and I can't wait to use it! I've been wanting something big so I can double my dinner recipes and freeze/save them for later.
(Before I move on to the tutorial, here is my heart-felt plea for any tips regarding seasoning a cast-iron and/or awesome freezer-friendly dinner recipes!!)
My other cast-iron skillet came with an awesome handle holder, which sadly got singed one day when it got too close to the fire (oops).
One lazy Sunday, I came up with this fun little project. It's a great way to use up your scraps! It's about a 45-60 minute project (or faster if you are more experienced!) and would make a great house-warming gift or hostess gift.
My #1 tip today would be to use fabric scraps you actually love. This is an item that will be used/seen every day, so make it out of something that will make you smile!
I used a double layer of batting for each side. You may also use insulated batting for extra protection. Remember to always be cautious with hot pans!!
Here's what you'll need:
- Sewing machine, thread, needle (I used size 75/11)
- a walking foot is recommended for sewing through thick layers
- 1 piece of paper/cardboard cut 3" x 6" and rounded at the top
- 2 scraps of fabric cut 3" x 6"
- 4 pieces of batting cut 4" x 7" OR 2 pieces of insulated batting cut 4" x 7"
- 1 piece of fabric (binding) cut 2.5" x 8"
Cut your fabric and batting up to the measurements specified above. Iron binding fabric in half lengthwise.
Use the paper pattern you created to guide you as you round off the tops of your 3" x 6" fabric rectangles.
Place fabric rectangles on top of 2 layers of batting (OR a layer of insulated batting) and baste (connect the layers together) using 3 safety pins for each side.
Quilt (sew through the layers) as desired. Trim batting.
Place right sides together and sew down one side using a 1/4" seam allowance. Press seams open.
Pin your binding fabric with the raw edges together and sew using a 1/4" seam allowance.
Next, flip the binding fabric so it is laying on the right side of the skillet holder and sew it down (try to sew as close to the edge as possible for a nice clean look).
Fold it in half (right sides together) and continue sewing around the edge with a 1/4" seam allowance.
Back-stitch (stitch backwards and forwards) a few times to secure it.
Trim the ends of your binding and flip it right side out!
This would make a lovely hostess or house-warming gift!
Enjoy!
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