One layer of insul brite + 1 layer of cotton batting makes a wonderful pot holder. I love making pot holders aka kitchen quilts because they are immediately useful and they don't have to be perfect. I make 9 x 9 inch pot holders, use orphan blocks, strip pieced blocks or just plain old squares and bind them by machine. I love 'em because they are useful but not so pretty that those who receive them are hesitant to use them. froggyintexas