Kitchen counters and tabletops are temperamental things. Though we try our best to keep them clean and adorned with all our favourite homewares, the ominous threat of hot pots and pans always looms.
Piping hot kitchenware has also got a nasty habit of burning keen cooks’ fingers – we’ve all been there. If you’re keen to protect your kitchen and your hands (who isn’t?), why not try piecing your very own quilted potholder?
Quilted potholders aren’t just handy functional items for your kitchen: they can also spruce up your space with a personalised touch.
We’ve collected all the very best potholder quilt patterns out there, both free and to buy, so you can find one that’s right for your home. Whether you’re a total foodie or a hostess with the mostest, we’re certain we’ve got something up your street.
3 free potholder quilt patterns
1. Free Cherry Pie potholder pattern by A Beautiful Mess
This free potholder pattern is sweet as cherry pie… because it is a cherry pie! Stitch up this simple hot pad to complement all the sweet treats you’re baking this summer. Head over to A Beautiful Mess’ cherry pie potholder pattern.
2. Free simple potholder pattern by Kristyne Czepuryk
This potholder quilt pattern really has it all .. first of all, it’s totally free (win!). Plus, you’ll be able to build up your quilty skillset by practising your English Paper Piecing with this fab little potholder.
Not only that, it’s scrap-friendly, meaning you can use up small fabric scraps and leftover Charm Squares to complete it. Head over to the free poholder pattern here on Gathered.
3. Free Scrappy Log Cabin Hexie potholder pattern by Sew Can She
Turn quilt projects-gone-by into these handy potholders with Sew Can She’s free pattern. Piece these scrappy hexie potholders together with leftover fabric and batting scraps!
Looking for more stash-buster projects?
If you’re looking for more ways to use up those neverending scraps in your fabric stash, check out our round-up of the best scrappy quilt patterns out there.
4 potholder quilt patterns to buy
4. Christmas potholder and oven glove set by Lorna Slessor
Get into the festive spirit with this potholder and oven glove pattern pair. They’d make the perfect addition to your Christmas dinner table spread – it’s hard not to feel jolly looking at these sweet, Christmassy prints!
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5. Orchard Hot Pads (apple and pear) by Charise Creates on Etsy
Channel the Cottagecore trend with these quilted potholders shaped like apples and pears! This particular pair features a mixture of vintage fabric scraps, giving it that cute, kitschy feel.
6. Leaf Potholders by Patchwork Pottery on Etsy
This potholder quilt pattern is perfect for all the green-thumbed gardeners and nature lovers out there. Bring the outside indoors with these hot pads shaped like leaves!
7. Folded star hot pads by Vika Products on Etsy
Shoot for the stars with this intricate-looking potholder quilt pattern! You’ll be able to add a vibrant pop of colour to your kitchen thanks to this eye-catching design.
Spruce up your kitchen with a new potholder
Whether you’re keen to protect your surfaces or your skin, potholders are certainly a useful homeware item to have. The great thing about making your own is you can choose one that goes perfectly with the rest of your kitchen!
Thanks to the variety of free and paid-for patterns, plus stash-busting and skill-building projects, we hope you’ve found a potholder in this list that’s just right for you.
Discover more DIY kitchen projects with Gathered
Gathered has a great selection of free quilting patterns for you to play around with. Browse through and find your next project.
If you’re after more patterns to personalise your kitchen space, check out our round-up of table runner quilt patterns!
