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Old 08-08-2012, 12:17 PM
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Has anyone made these? I have been taught to use non washed flannel but I see people using just 100% cotton prints for the chenille. Do you prewash the main fabric? I would appreciate any helpful hints. I have instructions but does not say anything about prewashing.
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Old 08-09-2012, 05:55 AM
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I would not use a chenille potholder - because of the loose/fuzzy edges being more susceptible to catching on fire when exposed to a flame or very high heat.
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Old 08-09-2012, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray View Post
I would not use a chenille potholder - because of the loose/fuzzy edges being more susceptible to catching on fire when exposed to a flame or very high heat.
I have lots of them and love them. No fuzz on mine at all. not frayed like a rag quilt. nice and tight. guess nobody has made them either since no replies except yours. Have a good day.
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Old 08-09-2012, 08:09 AM
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I made some out of old denim squares. They had already been washed but I don't think it would matter. I use mine for hot pads on the table when I bring a oven casserole to the table. I used the brush to fuzz them up a bit when they were new but after each wash they get fuzzier. I could have just left the edges but I used regular cotton in blue to do the edge or a nice finished look and to prevent the edges from raveling.
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Old 11-16-2012, 03:57 AM
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I do not prewash. I make them out of layers of homespuns. I brush them up abit after washing and rying, they fuzz up nicely.
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Old 11-16-2012, 04:15 AM
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Ditto katydidkg......I made mine the same way and love them. I have a whole stack of homespun just waiting to become potholders!
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