Loops or Rings

I hang 2 or 3 potholders by my stove because I have limited drawer space in my kitchen.  My mother places all but one of hers in a drawer by her stove.  My brother hates the loops.  He thinks the plastic ones melt and the other loops get in his way.  What is your preference? 

I like to place loops in the corners of the hot pads/potholders I make. If I knit or crochet them, I usually make a loop with yarn.  If I use fabric to make them, I sew a small plastic hoop on a corner of the fabric.  I have used a leather strip for hanging in the past along with crocheting around the plastic rings.  I find that the rings are what wear will out the fastest on potholders. I found plastic loose-leaf paper rings.  The box I ordered has 5 colors of rings which can be easily installed and removed from a potholder if desired. 

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What do you think?  

My grandmother and us 4 kids in the early 60's.

They provided this mobile home for my dad as part of his salary.  I am on the left looking goofy.

My younger brother in the 80's?.  The sweater I knitted for him.

Thanks for viewing!

Dawnie

More Chickens

 

Years ago my grandmother and I made several of these chicken potholders.  I find myself longing for some of the hand made items, or similar items I grew up with.  I made 2 more pot holders with a little bling.  They are for sale in my store http://www.custercottage.com  

I sell the pot holders to raise money for replacing my flock of chickens and fencing due to neighboring dogs.  I thank all that have supported me in purchases and in moral support. 

May you have a wonderful holiday season!  Dawnie

Fun-looking child hat!

This week I made a couple of pot holders using my inspiration piece to give me inspiration and a direction to go with color and design.  I put black, white, cotton candy pink, and a bright hot pink together.  The bright pink with black reminded me of Amish quilts.

After making the pot holders, I made a child hat using several yarns of various fibers and colors.  I like the old-fashioned look for kids, but with a twist by using the various yarns.

I hope you have a great week!  May God bless you and yours!  Dawnie