Thanks for all of that... I have lengthened the stitch to 3 but it may not be enough... the batting is "insul-bright" which is needled insulated lining... it is used for pot mats and oven cloths... and lots of other things too... U would never have thought of using cotton batting... you wouldn't be able to take a roasting dish out of the oven because of the heat !!! The glue stick sounds good and the spray...