It got a Little Too Hot in Here...

A couple of months ago, I needed to melt some chocolate to pour into my molds for topping homemade cupcakes. Whether I'm melting chocolate or glycerin for my soaps, I usually use my double boiler. I use it about once a month and have been doing so for over 30 years, so I'm quite familiar with its operation. However, on this particular day, I completely forgot to add water to the bottom part. I began to notice a strange smell, and when I checked the upper section, I saw that the chocolate was barely melted. Once I realized what was happening—or rather, what wasn't happening—I quickly removed the entire pot and placed it on my cherished hot pad, which I had sewn entirely by hand. Then, I instantly detected another smell and discovered that not only was my chocolate ruined, but my hot pad was burned as well! I was devastated. 😱

Talk about crispy - you should have seen the bottom of the pot!

I decided to attempt to restore the hot pad as thoroughly as possible. The only method I could think of was to create a patchwork and cover the top, while also recovering the back.

Not too shabby, while being a little shabby chic.

A different patchwork was added to the 'frame', but this is how it ended up.

Not to embarrass it, BUTT here's its backside!

Since I enjoyed refurbishing the one burnt-to-a-crisp, I decided to remodel my others. Here is the original one of six.

Another patchwork...

Another hot pad.

When more is better!!! 😍

I plan to be much more cautious when using my double boiler from now on. Hopefully, I won't forget to add the necessary water to the bottom of the pot again. ✌

I’ll be back next Wednesday to show you what I’ve been working on. Hope you’ll stop by again for a visit.

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