{"id":21337,"date":"2015-11-01T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-01T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=21337"},"modified":"2017-11-15T01:45:47","modified_gmt":"2017-11-15T06:45:47","slug":"potholders-with-pockets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/potholders-with-pockets\/","title":{"rendered":"Potholders with pockets &#8211; QAYG fun for fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21424 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-pocket-pot-holders.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"497\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-pocket-pot-holders.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-pocket-pot-holders-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-pocket-pot-holders-500x452.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-pocket-pot-holders-150x136.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/497;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21424 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-pocket-pot-holders.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-pocket-pot-holders.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-pocket-pot-holders-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-pocket-pot-holders-500x452.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-pocket-pot-holders-150x136.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript>Every now and again an older project needs a facelift. \u00a0(Don't we all!) My kitchen accessories are no exception. \u00a0I've made plenty of potholders in the past, but I'm a messy cook and they get dirty, then stained, maybe even a little burned on the stove and of course washed over and over again.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21425 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260030b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260030b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260030b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260030b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260030b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260030b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260030b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260030b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260030b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260030b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Time to make some new ones! This time, pocket potholders. I wanted these new ones to have some new features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bigger so they cover my wrists and full spread out hand<\/li>\n<li>A pocket in the back for my hand so they are easier to use<\/li>\n<li>Large enough to use on the table or counter tops to put hot plates or pans on<\/li>\n<li>Scrap-happy so they can use up smaller pieces of fabrics<\/li>\n<li>Easy to make with no-fuss binding \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<li>Quilt-as-you-go piecing (QAYG)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Materials needed for \u00a09 inch pocket potholders: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21389 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230001b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230001b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21389 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230001b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230001b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Backing fabric 11 x\u00a020 inches<\/li>\n<li>Fabric scraps and smaller pieces for the front<\/li>\n<li>Insulating material such as Insul-Bright, cotton batting or fleece<\/li>\n<li>Ready-made binding or make your own (40 inches)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Watch me make one<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CqnKsrYKX6Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21426 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260033b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260033b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260033b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260033b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260033b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21426 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260033b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260033b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260033b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260033b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA260033b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step by step for how to make your potholders with pocket<\/h2>\n<p>For a finished potholder that measures 9&#215;9 inches, cut two pieces of your fleece, Insul-Bright or cotton batting about 11 inches square. Fuse, baste or spray baste your layers together, two layers of your insulating material and one of the backing fabric, facing out. \u00a0This is now your &#8216;canvas' on which to create the pieced side of the potholder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21399 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230002b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230002b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230002b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230002b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21399 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230002b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230002b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230002b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230002b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Now go to town with your scrappy design. \u00a0For this one in the photos I used several pieces at 5 x 2.5 inches and added them slightly off center. \u00a0For the one in the video, mine were 5 inches by 2 inches and I added them all at an angle to each other. Audition all of your pieces to see what order looks best to you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21400 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230004b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230004b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230004b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230004b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230004b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21400 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230004b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230004b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230004b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230004b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230004b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Add the central piece first, match the next one to it right sides together and join them with a 1\/4 inch seam. Press the seam open. \u00a0Add the next piece of fabric, sew with a 1\/4 inch seam, press open. \u00a0Repeat working out from the central piece towards the top and bottom until you are at or near the edge of your batting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21401 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage-1.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21401 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage-1.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Measure the areas to be covered on the sides and cut pieces accordingly. \u00a0Add those face down over the pieced section and stitch in place with the 1\/4 inch seam again. \u00a0Press open.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21404 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21404 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Repeat for both sides. \u00a0You can use your own design of course, use whatever scraps work for you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21405 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b1.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b1-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21405 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b1.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230011b1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>With these larger pieces, you may decide to add extra quilting. \u00a0I'm not much of a quilter so I just used the edge of my presser foot as a guide and sewed some straight lines on these ones. \u00a0Nice and easy, but it looks nice I think.<\/p>\n<p>In the video example, I used a serpentine decorative stitch\u00a0set to maximum for a more organic look. \u00a0This can be easier too if you aren't very accurate with your stitching.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21406 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230012b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230012b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230012b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230012b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230012b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21406 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230012b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230012b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230012b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230012b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230012b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript>Once you are happy with your design and any quilting, time to trim your piece to the finished size. \u00a0I trimmed mine to 9 inches square.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21407 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg\" alt=\"PicMonkey Collage2\" width=\"650\" height=\"271\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage2-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage2-500x208.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage2-150x63.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/271;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21407\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg\" alt=\"PicMonkey Collage2\" width=\"650\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage2-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage2-500x208.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage2-150x63.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>You can see how the quilt as you go leaves lines on the reverse where you stitched the fabrics together. \u00a0If you don't want to make the lines so noticeable, use a bobbin thread that matches your fabric and more of a busy print.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21408 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230017b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230017b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230017b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230017b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230017b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21408 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230017b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230017b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230017b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230017b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230017b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Time now to make that back pocket. \u00a0Make the fabric as wide as the potholder and give yourself enough to make a pocket that will come up a little over half way. I cut my pocket piece 9 inches wide by 11 inches tall. Fold the pocket in half and top stitch. Use a decorative stitch if you like.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21409 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230018b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230018b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230018b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230018b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230018b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21409 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230018b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230018b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230018b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230018b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230018b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Now baste the pocket to the back of the potholder along the sides and bottom. \u00a0This will hold it neatly in place while we add the binding. \u00a0I used a zig zag to baste along the edges.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21410 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230019b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230019b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230019b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230019b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230019b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21410 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230019b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230019b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230019b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230019b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230019b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Time for our binding. \u00a0I like a nice chunky binding so I cut mine 2.25 inches wide. \u00a0Prefer something narrower &#8211; that's fine too, use your own measurements. \u00a0Cut enough strips and join them together to create a long enough piece to go all the way around plus 4 inches or so extra. \u00a0I cut mine 40 inches long. \u00a0We don't have any curves so it doesn't need to be cut on the bias, straight cut is fine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21412 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230020b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230020b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230020b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230020b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230020b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21412 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230020b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230020b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230020b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230020b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230020b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Sew your binding around the outside of the potholders, starting on the front side. \u00a0Check out the directions in the video for how to sew on the binding and turn the corners, or check out <a title=\"Turning corners with bias binding\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/turning-corners-with-bias-binding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this previous article<\/a> too. \u00a0Sometimes it just a lot easier to show you and talk it through than it is to try to explain in words and I think binding is one of those areas, so watch the video if you need binding tips &#8211; fast forward to about 14:15 in the video where I start to talk about binding.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Turning corners with bias binding\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/turning-corners-with-bias-binding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8152 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bias-corners-027b-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"How to turn sharp corners with bias binding\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bias-corners-027b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bias-corners-027b-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bias-corners-027b.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8152 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bias-corners-027b-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"How to turn sharp corners with bias binding\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bias-corners-027b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bias-corners-027b-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bias-corners-027b.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>I used a 1\/2 inch seam allowance. \u00a0Use a seam allowance to suit your binding width, I suggest just less than a 1\/4 of the width to allow the back to fold a little further than the front.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21413 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage3.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage3.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage3-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage3-500x385.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage3-150x115.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21413 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage3.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage3.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage3-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage3-500x385.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage3-150x115.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Now turn the binding to the back, fold it in neatly and pin or clip. \u00a0Try to get nicely folded corners and make sure that the fold of the binding on the back is just covering the line of stitching already in place from sewing on the front. \u00a0That will make sure that you can catch the back of your binding.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21414 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage4.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage4-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage4-500x385.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage4-150x115.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21414 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage4.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage4-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage4-500x385.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PicMonkey-Collage4-150x115.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Either stitch in the ditch from the front to catch the back of the binding edge, or make it easy on yourself and use a wider stitch such as a zig zag, three-step zig zag or one of your machine's decorative stitches. I used a decorative stitch that looks like a leaf because that fitted nicely with the Fall theme of my fabrics. \u00a0Using a wider stitch makes it certain that you will catch the back of your binding all the way around &#8211; and it looks good too, so why not!<\/p>\n<p>That's it, your pocket potholder is now completed. \u00a0Enjoy and maybe make another matching one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21415 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230028b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230028b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230028b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230028b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230028b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230028b.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230028b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230028b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230028b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/PA230028b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11600 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin Me\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/84;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11600\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin Me\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21423 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Pin-Me-Scrappy-pocket-pot-holders.jpg\" alt=\"potholders\" width=\"400\" height=\"793\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Pin-Me-Scrappy-pocket-pot-holders.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Pin-Me-Scrappy-pocket-pot-holders-151x300.jpg 151w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Pin-Me-Scrappy-pocket-pot-holders-328x650.jpg 328w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Pin-Me-Scrappy-pocket-pot-holders-76x150.jpg 76w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; 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