Well, this is how the black-framed squares are turning out. With a bit of joining up and brightly coloured edge here and there, these could be cheerfully useful decorative items for the kitchen table… Potholders or “grytlappar” in Swedish.
Next step could be to sew a fabric backing to add a heat proof layer, some extra strength and decoration. All I need is fabric. And a sewing machine. And to actually learn how to use a sewing machine…