Appliqued Rudbeckia Pot Holder Potholder, Trivet, Hot Pad, Floral Pot Holder, Hostess Gift, Handmade Potholder, Fabric Pot Holder

Handcrafted, original design. This 8×8 inch pot holder is appliqued with a golden rudbeckia (coneflower) onto a sage green background. A twill loop sewn into the back makes hanging it easy for storage or display. Lined in a double layer of 100% polyester needlepunch batting for a flexible but well-insulated pot holder. Backed with a complimentary fabric. It is a beautiful and practical addition to any kitchen.

Dimensions: 8×8″ square
Materials: Made of 100% cotton fabrics and 100% polyester batting
Care Instructions: Machine washable, cold water, dry low

Each pot holder is handcrafted individually. This is not a mass-produced item, and the individuality of each piece is part of the charm. I do my free-motion applique work on an old, trusty zig-zag sewing machine, though details like closing turned seams are stitched by hand. In some cases, a different fabric may be used, but it will be a comparable color.

What you will find strolling through my Etsy shop are beautiful and practical botanical designs for your home. As a textile artist, I use applique, embroidery, beading, paint, photography, and other techniques together to reinterpret nature’s lovely creations. Each piece is free-motion appliqued (no embroidery machines allowed), and so each piece will be unique. Since I’m a practical soul, the designs are worked onto things like pot holders, pillows, table runners, tea towels, etc.—items that can be both useful and attractive in the home.

The Blooming Artichoke Herbary came about because, well frankly, I’m an unrepentant plant geek. I’m also a textile artist. What’s a girl to do with that? What I did was start a perennial nursery where I propagate and grow the garden plants I love. Those same plants then inspire my textile designs. The best of both worlds, an inside and an outside garden!