The ideas are unlimited and this part really allows your creativity to flow as you personalize these, whether for gifts or for yourself. To make your border, fold outer edge of bottom piece over until its edge touches the edge of the top piece. Fold over again, so the folded edge comes over top of the top side edge. Iron down, tucking corners in once again. Once the border is ironed down you need to pin it down before sewing.
Stitch border edges down to top piece and batting.
You can use a zig-zag stitch or straight stitch, whichever you feel best suits the style of your potholder. If you choose to have a hanging potholder, attach plastic O ring by hand sewing, either to a corner or to the top center of your potholder. This placemet will depend on your design. Enjoy making these simple potholders as much as others will enjoy receiving them. Here we have directions on making them for yourself or for gift giving.