Aunt Ellie's Casserole Carriers

I have been blessed with a family 

that includes many women who love to sew.

One of them is my Aunt Ellie, 

a beautiful woman who has a generous nature 

and a boundless creative spirit, and...

a twin sister, my Aunt Sharon, to match!
{A future post will feature Aunt Sharon.}

I wish they lived next door to me, or at least very nearby.

One day last year, Aunt Ellie and I had a fun day of sewing, and she taught me how to make this clever and innovative casserole carrier.

Once I started making these, I couldn't stop...

Recipe for Friendship by Mary Engelbreit

Friends have given many of these as fun and practical gifts.  

They are perfect for parties and potlucks...

Breakfast at Tiffany's by Fig Tree Quilts

And tailgating...

And gifts, for weddings, showers, new grads and mothers!

Breakfast at Tiffany's by Fig Tree Quilts

Sometimes I list some carriers in my shop on Etsy, eamylove.

{Contact me if you would like one custom-made, just for you!}

Several people asked me if I had a pattern 

they could purchase and make their own casserole carriers.

I'm happy to report that I've developed

"Aunt Ellie's Casserole Carrier Pattern"

in a tutorial-style PDF version.

Photos are plentiful, and there are many tips to guarantee success.

Only straightline sewing is needed, and you can finish one up in a matter 

of a couple of hours, even the first time.

Want to know how it works?

Just center any casserole or baking dish or pie plate, 

up to a 9" x 13" cake pan, 

on top of the lining, under the handle.

Bring up the handle, folding it in half.  

Place one loop over the handle...

Deb Strain's Giddy and Java for Moda

And then the other loop over the handle.

That's it!!!

{Prepare to have all heads turn when you walk into a party or picnic 

with your goodies inside.}