Happy Sew Year!

It's only a week into 2012, but my friendly sewing maching has been humming away. I love to sew! And lucky me--I have many hours to do what I love.

My first project of the year is Pot Handle Sleeves. Since I participate in several big Chrismas Bazaars in November and December, my job is to continuously bulk up my inventory during the year. So I make items in multiples. And I've learned that the most efficient way is to work assembly line style.
Here's how I make my Pot Handle Sleeves: (I made my own pattern.)

First I cut lots of pretty main fabric.

Then I cut fabric for the linings.

I have a stack of batting and Insul-Brite.

And bright bias tape.

I sandwich the layers,

zig-zag the bias tape across the top,

fold right sides together, stitch,

turn right-side-out and Voila!

A sleeve that fits over a pot handle!

I'm off to a good start and plan to make at least a hundred--yes, 100!! I'll need to have plenty for the Christmas bazaars next winter.