Originally Posted by
trolleystation
I remember my mother making pot holders from scrap fabric with two layers of worn terry towels between. I do not remember any burned hands. I make mine this way.
I worked in a commercial bakery for 8 years. We had elbow length thick cotton terry oven mitts. I only use pot holders made with thick terry and heavy cotton duck on the 'good' side.
My favourite ones are from Williams Sonoma
http://www.williams-sonoma.ca/willia...potholder-sage They may not be pretty, but I do not have to worry about getting a burn.
I will not buy pot holders at a craft sale, as years ago I was given a pair, they had inadequate batting and a family member was burned. I tossed them in the garbage. From my perspective, a pot holder is a safety tool, if it is not made properly there is a very real chance of injury.
I know pot holders are a quick and easy gift, and sell well at fairs, but I worry about the safety of the product.