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    Old 05-29-2010, 03:09 PM
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    Have you made the potato bags for microwaves?
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    Old 05-29-2010, 05:11 PM
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    Yes. One thing to remember. Do not use batting that has scrim on it. The scrim may catch of fire when heated.
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    Old 05-29-2010, 05:12 PM
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    so what type of batting to use? what is scrim???

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    Yes. One thing to remember. Do not use batting that has scrim on it. The scrim may catch of fire when heated.
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    Old 05-29-2010, 05:20 PM
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    Some cotton batts actually contain a scrim -- a thin sheet of synthetic material that lends stability to the batt. Such batts are said to be "needlepunched" to make hand needling easier. Fairfield Soft Touch is scrim free.
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    where would I buy the Fairfield Soft touch batting? thanks

    Originally Posted by BellaBoo
    Some cotton batts actually contain a scrim -- a thin sheet of synthetic material that lends stability to the batt. Such batts are said to be "needlepunched" to make hand needling easier. Fairfield Soft Touch is scrim free.
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    Old 05-29-2010, 06:46 PM
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    I haven't tried making these yet, but they are on my list.
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    Old 05-29-2010, 07:08 PM
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    Walmart close to me has it. I'm guessing JoAnn's may have it. Any cotton batting that is labeled 100% natural cotton should be scrim free.
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    Old 05-29-2010, 07:22 PM
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    Okay, I'll bite. What the heck is a potato bag?
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    Old 05-29-2010, 07:53 PM
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    http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-potato-baker-bags/
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    I LOVE making these bags. They make perfect quick gifts and they are so easy to make!
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