There are a couple tutes and several posts here about microwave bowl potholders. They are bowl shaped potholders that you set your bowl of food inside and cook, then remove without burning your fingers. I've made lots of them, never had a problem with any of them. Everyone to whom I've given them thinks they are wonderful. I'm very careful to use only cotton batting, thread and fabric. Re: my earlier post in not being sure if my fabric was cotton, I decided to not use the fabric in doubt. Better safe than sorry.