DH and I relocate to our lake cottage for the months of June - Sept. The lake community is a very social group ...... little dinner parties pop up all the time. Fun! Anyways, I was thinking that those "fishy" pot holders would make terrific hostess gifts for the gals on the lake. I bought the pattern, but am yet to make it. Now you have inspired me to get some done before summer. You commented that they ere "not fun". Any short cuts or tips you can give me before I get started? Did you use the insulated batting? Nita