I have found on the bigger cozies it is better to also sew the fabric n batting together by making 2 more lines of stitching from one dart to the other dart on each side (making another X). It helps to hold the layers in place when they r washed.

@karenpalmer9988

2 жыл бұрын

So after you sew the X on the fabrics with the batting, and sew the darts, and then you sew the bowls together, turn, and top stitch your sewing two lines down each side of the X? To me that's what I THINK your saying if I'm right? It would make sense to do that so the bowls stay together when washing... I am a visual person, so that's what I think your saying...if I'm wrong please let me know what you mean? Thank you!

@ellenpowell4155

2 жыл бұрын

@@karenpalmer9988 that is another way to do it but I was talking re adding another X to the 2 layers BEFORE sewing the 2 bowls together.

@karenpalmer9988

2 жыл бұрын

@@ellenpowell4155 Oh okay I got it...thank you for your responce Ellen...

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you for sharing! 💖 -Michelle

@sandygandy9970

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip.

They work well for carrying ice cream dishes too!

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! We love using them for that!! 💖 -Michelle

it would be easier to top stitch if you trimmed the batting before you turned it right side out. Even just one thickness of the batting would work. HTH

I love this template - especially since it comes with both sizes!

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

We're happy you like it! Thank you for watching. 💖 -Michelle

Love this project. I now know what I will be making for Christmas gifts. 💖💖

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

We're happy this project inspires you!! Thanks for watching! 💖 -Michelle

These would be beautiful with a stripe or check on one side and a floral on the other - the upcoming Dwell line would have lots of options, as would Rosewood Lane! So cute! A Christmas stripe with a candy or cocoa print on the opposite side....so many options!

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! 💖-Michelle

I love this template. I purchased mine a couple weeks ago.. I made the large cozy. The template makes it so easy 👌 thx for the video

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

We're glad you enjoy this project! Thank you for watching!! 💖 -Michelle

I like to use the bowl cozy for cold items, too. Holding an ice cream bowl in your hand is one of those! Also, salads ... the large cozy helps to retain the chill of the salad longer.

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

Yes, those are definitely great options!! -Michelle

Just today I saw the cutest Halloween fabric somewhere. I think it is Too Cute to Spook by Me and My Sister. So cute and non-scary! Just adorable! I must get some of it and make some of these cozies for fall and Halloween! I have made some cozies without a template but I can see that the template would make it happen so much easier! And much more accurately. Thanks Jen for sharing this. Looks like a super great project for any season of the year or any decor! Perfect!

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Great picks! 💖-Michelle

Love all fall and holloween

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a lovely time of year! 💖 -Michelle

Looks absolutely gorgeous ❤️

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

We're glad you like this project. Thanks for watching!! 🧡 -Michelle

Thank you!! This tutorial made it so easy to make a cute cozy.

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

We are so happy we could help! -Kristen

I need to get this on the way STAT for Christmas projects!! 💃

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Bowl cozies are great gifts!! 💖 -Michelle

Boy do I need these templates! I bought the flexible template that you trace onto your fabric and batting last year, and this looks so much more easier, and less work! I love that it comes with two templates for a Large and a small bowl too! I will be buying one next month for sure! Now I wished I had waited for this! This brought me a little cheer since I had to put my black cat down yesterday morning because he had cancer, and wasn't doing well... Sewing keeps my mind off stuff, and is a great stress release, so having these will keep me from crying thinking about my black kitty...that was his name my daughter had given him "Black Kitty"...RIP buddy I love you

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

We're happy this project has lifted your spirits a bit and inspires you. Thank you for watching. 💖 -Michelle

@mayflowerlace

Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry!

wonderful project that I was looked for and figure out and now I know what you show. That's great!! Love it!!

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

We're happy you enjoyed this tutorial. Thanks for your comment! ♥️ -Michelle

Love it.

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching! 💖 -Michelle

Love it! ❤️Ordered it😊

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy this template! Thank you for watching! 💖 -Michelle

love these easy projects :)

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like this one! 💖 -Michelle

I would use Peppermint Candy 24625-10 by Northcott fabrics!! I would also put Christmas candy in it!

How easy with this template!! ❤️

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

We're glad you enjoy it! Thank you for watching. 💖 -Michelle

Thanks! I’m ready to tackle a Bowl Cozy for Halloween! 🪡🧵✂️

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

Woohoo! We're happy this fun tutorial has inspired you. -Michelle

Soon cute!

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

We're happy you like it! Thank you for watching! 💖 -Michelle

Great video. I like how you focus on the detail of getting the corners right and the darts. 🎃 From Ireland

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed this tutorial! Thank you for watching. 💖-Michelle

I has bought me some of these templates and I said I need to learn how to use them so I came across your video and thank you I now know how to use them, but I know it's got be 100% cotton and thread

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed this project! Thank you so much for watching. -Michelle

Thanks for your help

@ShabbyFabrics

7 ай бұрын

No problem! We are happy that we can help! Thank you for your comment! - Abby

Very good tutorial! Thank you

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching. -Michelle

Nice that you have two sizes and that they nest together.

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

We're glad you enjoy these fun bowl cozies! 💖-Michelle

Thank you so much fun

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy this project. Thanks for watching!! 💖 -Michelle

Thank you so much.

@ShabbyFabrics

5 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Happy that you love this project and thanks for your comment! - Abby

Love the fabric choice! Have started making the small cozy for gifts. I trim off the edges with pinking sheers before turning for less bulk. The points where the two darts come together is very thick and although I’m using a 14 needle, and go very slow, I’ve still broken three needles at these points. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks 😊

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kathie - How long has it been since you've had your machine serviced? There's a slight possibility that your shaft may be off a bit (not noticeable if working with thinner fabrics). If you know this isn't a problem, we would suggest possible handcranking the needle when you come to this portion of the project, through those particularly thick stitched. Hope this helps! -Michelle

@kathiefife9111

Жыл бұрын

@@ShabbyFabrics thank you. It was checked a few months ago. I have noticed I have to go slow, stitch by stitch to save a needle.

Do you have to use 100% cotton batting or can you use 80/20? Thank you! Love the template...

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

If you place this cozy around your bowl in the microwave, 100% cotton is the recommended batting. Hope this makes sense! 💖 -Michelle

love your video on this. I am wondering on the 1/4 inch top stitch, can you use a decortive stitch?

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sue - You can definitely use a decorative stitch for the top stitching on this project! -Michelle

After turning I press the seam… clip then top stitch!

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you for sharing!! 💖 -Michelle

@rosinyberg8747

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShabbyFabrics I have made well over 100 of these this year already… this template just made this a bit easier!!! I bought it and (shhhhhh) some of the precut batting!!!

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That is great!! 💖 -Michelle

Could you trace around it also?

I made this but if I do it again, I will try to stiffen the fabric with a light fusible since the fabric is a little floppy.

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! 💖 -Michelle

Excellent idea as I do like making the bowl cozy's for gifts I do wish Creative grids would change the product a bit on the large temp. Larger template is not user friendly for dexterity issues/smaller hands or arthritic hands. The middle cut out makes this very hard to use. Very little to hold in place.

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the feedback. We're glad you enjoy this project! -Michelle

@Purplesocklady

10 ай бұрын

Pop the smaller template into the larger so it’s easier to grip it

When you sew the "darts" do you sew them as in a blouse dart or is it a straight 1/4" all the way down?

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jill, we sew the cut-out darts with a 1/4" seam all the way down. Hope that helps! -💖Bethany

Love this. I’m waiting for my template set to come in. Where did you get the lazy Susan?

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

We're glad you like it! It's a spinning rotary mat, and you can find it here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/search?sortOrder=6&q=Spinning+Rotary+mat -Michelle

Do you pre-shrink/pre-wash. Your fabric and batting before you cut out the pattern pieces?

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

Hi ptanyer - We don't wash our fabrics prior to project creation, but some people prefer to do that. It's your choice! -Michelle

😍😍😍😍😍

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Thank you for watching! 🧡 -Michelle

Isabella by moda would make beautiful cozies But there are about a dozen more fabrics I would like too

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Great pick!! 💖 -Michelle

You were mentioning that you could use the precut batting for both the regular and large size bowls but isn’t the regular precut batting cut at 10.5 inches while the regular template in this set says 11 inch. Would the fabric then be half an inch larger than the batting? I’ve just ordered the templates but I do have some of the precut batting in my stash and hope I can use them with these templates.

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

Hi Pauline. The precut batting should be compatible with the templates. I believe the size disparity you pointed out is between the cut size and the fished size. I hope this info helps you out! -Bethany

I just love this project. I do have question about the batting. Do you sell the batting that can be cut using the Creative Grids template? I have quite a few bowl cozies that I want to make for the holidays. Thank you

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

Hi Patricia! The only batting we sell is the precut or printed batting for projects. Hope this makes sense! -Michelle

@carolcooper8010

Жыл бұрын

I make a load of these cozies as fundraising items for a cat rescue. It's important to use 100% cotton batting - if it has polyester scrim it can melt in the microwave. I have found 2 brands which work really well - one is Pellon All-Cotton Batting and the other is Warm 100 by the Warm Company. The Pellon one does come is quite small quantities - although I tend to order King-size quilt bats for my mass production!

What size bowls are needed to put into the cozies?

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

It depends on which cozy size you're creating - the larger bowl cozy measures approximately 8.5" in diameter, and the smaller size should fit a standard size cereal bowl. Hope that helps! -Michelle

Is there a particular kind of batting needed for these to be used in microwave?

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

We recommend that you only use 100% cotton batting if you plan on using these in the microwave. -Bethany

@teresawhite5422

Жыл бұрын

@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you

How thick is your batting? Regular or deluxe?

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

We use a regular loft batting for this project. Hope this helps! -Bethany

What type of batting n thickness do you use

@ShabbyFabrics

6 ай бұрын

We use the Gypsy Quilter Bowl Cozy Pre Cut Batting. Here is the link to shop: www.shabbyfabrics.com/search?sortOrder=6&q=bowl+batting Hope this helps! - Abby

Is there printable directions for the plate & bowl cozy? Can someone send me a link please?

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jani - Are you looking for the Creative Grids Template directions that they include with the template ruler? -Michelle

Can you trace around the template also?

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can trace it too. Hope this makes sense! 💖 -Michelle

I am wondering I’d the fabric needs to be all cotton like the thread and batting. It is hard to find cotton fabric or fabric without polyester in it.

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tonie - The fabric should be 100% cotton if it's going in the microwave as a bowl cozy. You can find 100% cotton fabrics on www.shabbyfabrics.com. -Michelle

@user-jo8tq6eh6z

Жыл бұрын

@@ShabbyFabrics thank you

I have a question I found material that 100% Cotton/100% Algodon. Can I use this to make cozies

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

As long as it is 100% cotton, (algodon is the spanish word for cotton), you can use it for the bowl cozies. Hope this makes sense :) -Michelle

@maryannjackson8114

Жыл бұрын

@@ShabbyFabrics it does thank you. Some only say 100% cotton so when I seen that I was confused thank you again

What iron are you using? Thank you.

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

Jen is using this iron. Hope this helps! -Kristen www.shabbyfabrics.com/p67696/panasonic-360-freestyle-cordless-iron-red

Do y'all sale your bowl cozy sets? If so, how much do you charge?

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

Hi Shannon! We do, at times, sell our sample projects and you can view them here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/c1571/sample-quilts -Michelle

Love this template!! One question- when I wash my bowl cozies they always shrink up. Is there a way to minimize the shrinking?

@jenie9779

2 жыл бұрын

Prewash the fabrics before sewing.

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, one suggestion would be to try to prewash your fabric AND batting to help eliminate shrinking when washing the cozies for the first time. However, our makers have not pre-washed batting. If you'd like to attempt to prewashing your batting before you cut it for the cozy, our suggestion would be to soak the batting in hot water, wring it out, and lay flat to dry (without stretching), and then press flat once dry (without stretching). Hope this helps! 💖 -Michelle

@jeannehammitt9504

Жыл бұрын

When I wash mine I don't dry them in the dryer. I turn a bowl upside down and form the cozy over it, stretching it into shape. After they dry they are shaped so nice.

@aprilwaller123

Жыл бұрын

Wash by hand and let it air dry ,then when dry add spray starch and Iron it.

@aprilwaller123

Жыл бұрын

@@ShabbyFabrics I have never prewashed my batting, never heard of any problems

Would 10x10 precut fabric work

@ShabbyFabrics

4 ай бұрын

That size would not work with this template as the smaller size calls for 11" squares: www.shabbyfabrics.com/p132313 -Michelle

@sherriewilson8874

4 ай бұрын

@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you one more silly question shat size bowl fiils the small template. I have got all of the tools you said, I can't seem to get the right size bowl. What size do you use

What brand of iron are you using?

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

That's the Panasonic 360 degrees Freestyle cordless iron. You can shop them here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/c5015/ -Michelle

The 100% Cotton batting i find at Hobby lobby is way thicker than the one you are using … Is there a name for a different one ?

@ShabbyFabrics

7 ай бұрын

Hi @jeanaarnaud9881 - Yes, cotton batting can come in different lofts. Some people do use the "Wrap N Zap" brand for these bowl cozies, and that looks a bit thicker than the one you see here. We just used the same cotton batting that we use for our sample quilts. The thickness of the batting used doesn't matter with this project, as long as it is 100% cotton. Hope this helps :) -Michelle

Hi Jen, such fun projects. Always good to see you and your new offerings. Take care.

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Gretchen! We're very happy you enjoyed this tutorial. Thanks for watching! 💖 -Michelle

@gretchenarrant8334

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShabbyFabrics 🥰🥰

DOES IT MATTER IF THE BATTING IS FUSIBLE? OR DO YOU PREFER NON FUSIBLE BATTING?😊😊😊😊

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cheryl - It would matter if you intend to place the bowl cozy into the microwave as the adhesive in fusible is not safe for that type of use. Hope this makes sense!! 💖 -Michelle

If you dont use the template what is dart size

@ShabbyFabrics

Жыл бұрын

We don't have the measurements for the darts on the large bowl cozy, as we just use this template to cut out our fabrics. -Michelle

Why is my batting so much more bulky? I am using Pellon Wrap-N-Zap.

@ShabbyFabrics

9 ай бұрын

Hi Sylvia- If you send a photo, we may be able to better see the batting you’re describing. Based on what we’ve seen, the Wrap & Zap that comes in a bag (labeled “natural”) does appear to be thicker than the kind available on a bolt. Hope this makes sense :) -Michelle

Great tutorial. Can you use polyester thread?

@ShabbyFabrics

2 жыл бұрын

You definitely can use a polyester thread, but we wouldn't recommend placing the cozy in the microwave and be cautious when placing a hot bowl inside. Hope this makes sense! 💖 -Michelle

@kathyroberts3132

11 ай бұрын

I have made a lot of these & use whatever thread I have handy...I never put these cozies in the microwave even tho the material & batting are cotton...it's just not safe imo.