Originally Posted by
AlisaQuilts
I recently made a potato bag in a sewing class. They assured me that by using 100% cotton batting, that it would not catch fire in the microwave, "It's the cheap batting that has metal in it that catches fire". Well, not so! not only did it catch on fire, it ruined my new microwave! I made several for others as gifts and I had to call, email,or Facebook them all warning them to not use them. I was wondering how many of you have had Potato bag fires?
Alisa,
I have just registered on this site so that I could reply to your comments about the potato bag fire. My poor daughter made many of them and gave for gifts and also sold many at craft shows over the past few months. We have recently been told by a friend and a family member that their bag caught fire. We feel awful. She did the research and, like you, she sought out all the 100% cotton components. What the heck?!?!? I think it is just not wise to take a chance. We will not be making more, unless some kind of sure fire proof can be established as to why they caught fire. Thanks...Sandy