As I was quilting my Project Modern quilt, Ephemeral Elegance, I decided on a facing for the finishing instead of a binding.  For those of you not familiar with this technique, it is similar to a binding, but it is all turned to the back so...

This hot pad was designed to fit a 9" x 13" pan and made thick to protect countertops and tables.  The directions are for a hot pad with one fabric on each side.  Notes on how I did the evergreen tree will follow at the...