Quilt an Oven Mitt with 2 Fat Quarters

A quilted oven mitt is one of those projects that looks impressive but comes together quickly. With two fat quarters, some batting, and a little bias tape, you can sew a sturdy, heat-resistant mitt that's as pretty as it is practical.

What You'll Need

• 2 fat quarters of quilting fabric (one for the outside, one for the lining)
• Insul-Bright heat-resistant batting or similar
• Regular cotton batting
• Bias tape (store-bought or handmade)
• Oven mitt pattern (free from Coral & Co or similar source)
• Fabric marking tool and ruler
• Basting pins or clips
• Sewing machine and coordinating thread
• Rotary cutter and cutting mat (optional but helpful)

Step 1: Cut Your Fabric and Batting

Use your oven mitt pattern to cut two outside pieces and two lining pieces from your chosen fabrics. For the batting, cut two large squares of Insul-Bright and two large squares of regular cotton batting, slightly larger than the mitt pattern on all sides. The extra material gives you room to trim cleanly after quilting.

Step 2: Mark the Quilting Grid

On the right side of each outside fabric piece, use a marking tool and ruler to draw diagonal lines in both directions, creating an even crosshatch grid. Consistent spacing gives the finished mitt a clean, professional look. A heat-erasable pen works well here since the lines disappear with a quick press of the iron.

Tip: Lines spaced about 1 inch apart quilt up beautifully and add good texture without being too dense to sew through the batting layers.

Step 3: Build the Quilt Sandwich

Layer your materials in this order for each mitt piece: regular cotton batting on the bottom, Insul-Bright on top of that, and your marked outside fabric piece right side up on top. Secure the layers with basting pins so nothing shifts while you sew. Repeat for the second mitt piece.

Step 4: Quilt and Trim

Sew along all the diagonal lines you marked on both outside pieces. Take your time to keep the lines straight and your tension consistent. Once quilting is complete, remove any visible marking lines with your iron if you used a heat-erasable pen, then trim the excess batting away from around the mitt pattern shape.

Step 5: Sew the Outer and Lining Layers

Place the two quilted outside pieces right sides together and pin or clip them. Do the same for the two lining pieces. Sew around the perimeter of each pair using a 1/4-inch seam allowance, leaving the bottom open on both. Backstitch at the beginning and end of each seam to secure your stitching.

Step 6: Combine the Layers

Turn the quilted outside layer right side out. Tuck the lining piece inside so the wrong sides of both are facing each other. Smooth the layers together so the bottom edges are aligned and the mitt sits cleanly.

Step 7: Attach the Bias Tape and Hanging Loop

Open your bias tape and fold it over the raw bottom edges of the mitt, enclosing both the outer fabric and lining. Pin it in place, overlapping the tape ends by about an inch and folding the raw edge under for a clean finish. For the hanging loop, cut a 6-inch strip of bias tape, topstitch along its edge to close it, then fold it in half. Tuck the loop ends under the back edge of the binding before pinning, then topstitch all the way around the bottom to secure everything in place.

Final Thoughts

This quilted oven mitt is a fantastic project for beginner sewers and a satisfying quick make for more experienced crafters. It's also a thoughtful handmade gift, especially when you choose fabrics that match someone's kitchen or a seasonal print. ThreadArt carries quilting cotton, all-purpose sewing thread, and coordinating supplies that make it easy to customize the look and pull the whole project together.