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Ida 12-17-2010 07:46 AM

I purchased Insul-Bright at Hobby Lobby a couple of days ago for $2.59. First time I purchased it. I had actually gone in to get some solvable stabalizer for embroidery.

Dkm 12-17-2010 08:13 AM

Potholder link

http://ansewon.blogspot.com/2009/02/...t-holders.html

cjr 12-17-2010 08:33 AM

FYI --I've been making tons of potholders this fall, both for craft shows and Christmas gifts. I wish i had stock in insulbrite. I've used so much.

For what it's worth. hobby Lobby's is only about 18" wide. The last I purchased at Joannes (5yds with coupons) is about 40 inches wide. Cann't remember what LQs was priced or how wide.

Mbarnett 12-17-2010 08:47 AM

JoAnn's and Hancocks both carry the insul brite for pot holder and other items for heat resistance.
MB

CircleSquare 12-17-2010 01:37 PM

I've been making potholders with 3 layers of pre-washed Hobbs 100% cotton batting (no scrim), but they are kinda stiff. I think I'll try the InsulBrite. Thanks!

Mooly 12-17-2010 04:42 PM

I just started making pot holders this summer. In fact it became 'How I Spent My Summer Vacation.' When I checked on Etsy to see what everyone was using they were mostly made with one layer of Insul-brite and one layer of Warm and Natural. So that's what I did. So far so good. No complaints.

I always have had trouble with large pot holders flopping into whatever I was cooking so I make them smaller...6 3/4"

purplefiend 12-17-2010 06:15 PM


Originally Posted by Treasureit
Does regular Warm & Natural batting work ok for pot holders? Does it protect your hands enough or is there something better to use?

I use 4-5 layers of 100% cotton batting for my potholders. I use cast iron cookware & it is enough. I also use cotton fabrics for the binding and top and bottom layers of fabric.

LivelyLady 12-17-2010 06:46 PM

I found that a square of jean fabric between two squares of cotton batting works real well. Do not use polyester...it melts.

Annz 12-17-2010 08:58 PM

Insul-bright for the heat

Schnookie 12-19-2010 08:23 AM


Originally Posted by Dkm

These look easy to make, thank you for the link I think I am going to give them a try! :thumbup:


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