Handmade Christmas tree quilted potholder with a green patchwork tree, holly calico fabric, off white border, and hanging loop.
This vintage holiday hot pad fits Christmas kitchen decor, quilted textile collecting, or a cozy seasonal wall display.
Details
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Item: Quilted Potholder or Hot Pad
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Era: Late 1970s to 1980s style, based on fabric and construction
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Materials: Cotton fabric, batting, plastic hanging ring
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Color: Bright green, off white, brown, red, and holly print accents
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Maker/Mark: No visible maker's mark
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Style: Handmade Christmas kitchen textile, patchwork quilt block, holiday farmhouse decor
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Special Features: Pine tree style quilt block, hand quilting, diamond stitch pattern, brown applique tree trunk, holly and red berry calico fabric, plastic hanging ring on back
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Size: 11 inches by 11 inches
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- Tree design is bright, readable, and nicely pieced.
- Hand quilting and patchwork construction give it good texture and handmade character.
- Hanging ring is present on the back for wall display.
- Piece is complete and usable for decorative kitchen display.
Issues / Wear
- Staining is visible on the front.
- Green stain is visible on the back near the hanging ring.
- Off white border shows light soil, small spots, wrinkles, and handling wear.
- Fabric edges and quilting show light age wear from use and storage.
- Not tested for heat protection. Best used as decor unless the buyer chooses otherwise.
See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Handmade quilted Christmas potholders like this were a familiar home craft piece in late 20th century holiday kitchens.
This one suits someone who collects handmade kitchen textiles, quilt blocks, or small Christmas wall decor.
The bright green tree and tiny holly calico give it that cheerful homemade holiday look.
A small stitched piece of Christmas kitchen history, stains and all.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
