Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by LiveToQuilt
The directions say to put the shiny side toward the hot (or cold)object.
I have found that insulbrite is not enough, by itself, for potholders. You need that extra layer of cotton batting.
I find that "shiny side toward the hot" direction rather silly. Once you have the pot holder made, how do you know which side to use? I use both sides of my pot holders. Who stands there and looks to see which side is up before they pick up a hot pot? Surely not me.
Sometimes directions are a little too picky. This just doesn't make sense. Maybe she intends for us to make a secret mark on one side to indicate the shiny one. But knowing my mind, I'd forget whether the shiny side was the "hot" side or the "cold" side. Oh well ... deep sigh.
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