romanojg

Yes it is. You have to make sure it is all cotton, fabric, batting, thread, etc. I probably wouldn't put mine in the microwave but have it right there to hold the bowl when it comes out. That's just me. They even sell a batting that says its for baked potatoes, bowles etc. Just make sure everything is 100% cotton. Some forget about the thread. Even if its all cotton and you put it in too long or it doesn't have enough food/moisture in the food it could still catch fire.

sewbizgirl

Scary! I will stress to all buyers not to use it for longer than 2-3 minutes at a time. I think they are so cute just as bowls themselves... maybe to hold candy or something else.

I have 10 made and 11 more cut out to finish today and tomorrow morning. Then I will take them to the "Art Stroll" tomorrow evening. Hope they are big sellers.

For the time involved, plus my nice fabrics, I really need to get $10 for these... but I can't see people paying more than $8. So I'll ask $8.

Thanks to everyone for answering my questions and offering advice! I really appreciate it.

imsewnso

I did not read all the posts, but be sure to use the cotton batting with NO scrim. I have made potato bags with this and have no problems....the bags stay in the microwave usually for 8-12 minutes with no problems. Of course I never leave the microwave going and move to the next room and I turn the bag over half way through cooking.

deedum

I have made these many times and never a problem. I always make sure it is a 100% cotton for everything. I use the wrap and zap batting. They make great gifts, done right of course.

sewbizgirl

Thanks, that's what I got... Wrap and Zap. Also 100% cotton fabrics and thread. Now I just need to make some cute tags for them and I'm good to go!

sewbizgirl

Wow... sold over half of what I brought... about a dozen bowl holders! It was a very small show so I thought that was pretty good. People just loved these things!

wraez

this doesn't address the posting about how to charge for the microwave bowls. Just wanted to comment on the ones that I've made ...

Last year I purchased the Warm & Zap on a bolt from Amazon, best price after comparing Joann's etc. As I ran low I used 1 of the warm / zap and one warm & natural. This year I only used warm & natural. When I gave them as gifts I included directions NOT to use more than 2 minutes cuz they might catch fire.

No one has told me they've had them burn. One 'branch' of my family even uses them as ice-cream bowls.

wraez

just curious where in Ohio, hubby and I were just there visiting family in the Akron / Canton/ Greentown area. Loved the Autumn leaves which we do not see here in CA area that I live.

Phyllis nm

I wash and scrub a potato, roll in was paper and zap it when done I slip it into a large pot holder glove to finish cooking. when done roll, it softly by hand to break up then open cut and stuff with toppings. [no fire to start]

Irishrose2

You only need one fat quarter of fabric, but the batting is expensive. I used a layer of potato batting and a layer of heavy cotton flannel. Stands up nicely, but I will wash one before I make too many. I plan on $8.

BTW, I am one who had a potato bag catch on fire. I purchased it at the quilt show and asked about the contents. The answers were good, but it went up in flames almost as soon as I put it in the microwave.