Choose heat-resistant fabric and batting
Cut two fabric squares to the same size
Cut one piece of heat-resistant batting to the same size
Stack the layers with batting in the middle
Pin or clip the layers together
Sew around the edges, leaving a small opening
Turn the pot holder right side out
Press the edges flat
Topstitch around the entire edge to close the opening
Add quilting stitches through the layers if desired
Sew a hanging loop to one corner if desired