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I also use the insulbright with the cotton batting
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I bought some insulbrite to make some potholders and my craft room ate it. I have no idea where it went to lol. I am going to get more.
I also read online of people using denim in potholders. I think I'm going to try out a few combinations and see what I like best. Sounds like the cotton/insulbrite/cotton combo is in the lead for popularity lol |
I made them according to this video. they are so simple and quick. I use 1 layer of W & N cotton batting and 1 layer of Insulbrite.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sipzCAflJQ8 |
Insubright is a good product to use. I recently made jean potholders w/ one layer of cotton batting. It does not stand up to the heat. luck for me they're mines. I would have been disappointed if it was a gift and was burning the recipient's hand. :oops:
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There are directions on the paper that comes with InsulBrite. I believe it says to use one layer of InsulBrite (shiny side toward the heat) and two layers of batting underneath. This gives a nice thickness to the pot holders.
You can use a coupon at JoAnn's for InsulBrite. It comes by the yard by the interfacings. |
Potholder
Originally Posted by trish b
(Post 1814135)
The old fashion way was to use two layers of batting and a piece of cotton between the layers. I have also used old cotton mattress pads and pre quilted fabric. The newer ideas do work best but if you are on a budget these are the alternatives. Enjoy!!!!!
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Originally Posted by anm0013
(Post 6437344)
If I am using an old mattress pad will I need more than one layer?
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Does anyone know if 2 layers of Insulbrite will work? I have the potholders made except the bindings. So I could unsew them and add another layer without much trouble. Don't have any batting around.
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You can buy Insulbright by the yard at Joann's if you live near one of them. It is with the utility fabrics. I always buy quite a bit when I have a coupon, since I like to make 2 handed pot holders for gifts.
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I am on budget so I use either my FMQ practice squares or, more frequently ,layers of batting between recycled denim form jeans + a piece of whatever color fabric necessary facing the top layer.
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