Rain drops on roses and potholder messes

I made these. I really wanted to send these out. Really. But seriously, yuk-o-rama! 3 layers of batting and they still aren't protective enough. My corners are off and my stitching.............yikes! This is what I get for trying to avoid  binding the edges. I can make a corset, but I can't make a potholder. LOL  Can you say 'lame'? Sure, I knew you could.
I will try again will the proper insulating materials (even tho everyone tells me this works great. maybe I just have heat sensitive hands) and binding.

Maybe I will make some with this wonderfully horrible fabric from the 70's. The actual 70's, not a retro print. When the Brandy Bunch ruled the airwaves, this print was the bees knees.  I've got enough for two full aprons and a couple of potholders. it's gonna be fan-flippin-tastic! I see an ugly/pretty apron is someone's future.....but who's???????