Microwavable Bowl Potholder

This is so handy.  No more burning hot bowls to get from the microwave.

Cut 2  10 1/2" squares of cotton fabric

cut 2  10 1/2 " squares of cotton batting (buy the batting especially for microwaves)

Place on square of batting on wrong side of cotton.  Sew an x from corner to corner. 

Repeat for second square of batting and cotton.

On the center of each side sew a dart 2  1/4 inch across at the bottom and the sides each should be

 2  1/2 inches.

Repeat on the second piece of cotton and batting.

Put right sides together, turning darts in opposite directions.  Sew 1/4 " seam leaving an opening for turning.

Turn and hand sew opening shut.  The top edge may be top stitched.  A small embroider design may be added at each corner before stitching if you are using plain fabric.