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    Old 08-10-2010, 09:14 AM
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    I am making potholders with scrap fabric for Christmas presents this year (so that I can buy more fabric, I'm sure you all understand) and it's the first time I've used insulbrite. Is it better to use two thicknesses for each potholder or is one enough?
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    Old 08-10-2010, 09:17 AM
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    I use one layer of insulbrite & one layer of a low loft polyester batting in my potholders. I like it as it doesn't add lots of extra bulk & quilting looks great on them.
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    Old 08-10-2010, 09:18 AM
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    I thought you could not use polyester batting because it would melt.
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    Old 08-10-2010, 09:19 AM
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    Be careful using the polyester on potholders. Polyester can melt and scorch if it gets to hot. I wouldn't want to see anyone get burned! :-)
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    Old 08-10-2010, 09:52 AM
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    i use warm and natural with the insulbright in my potholders...i like them 'lofty' i guess :)
    i put a layer of insulbrite in between 2 layers of w&n, then quilt them.
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    When I make my pot holders I use 2 layers of insulbright and sandwich cotton batting in between. Then I double the fabric on both sides of the pot holder. I am making pot holders to sell and I sure do not want a law suit if some one gets burned.
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    Old 08-10-2010, 10:48 AM
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    i just started and use a lyer, but i think i might double it up, i do strip piecing onthem
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    Old 08-10-2010, 11:15 AM
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    Originally Posted by Sheila Elaine
    I use one layer of insulbrite & one layer of a low loft polyester batting in my potholders. I like it as it doesn't add lots of extra bulk & quilting looks great on them.
    Ditto.
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    Old 08-10-2010, 11:23 AM
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    yes insulbrite and cotton batting!
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    Old 08-10-2010, 12:02 PM
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    I've noticed that the polyester filled potholders my Mom made are NOT heat resistant if they get wet.
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