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Old 04-23-2014, 06:18 AM
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Hello.. I have some left over Christmas material and I am thinking I will make some potholders to give as Christmas gifts this year. I have never made potholders. What kind of batting do I use? I will need something insulated correct? Please let me know
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Old 04-23-2014, 06:27 AM
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Insul-brite for potholders. Most fabric/hobby stores.
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Old 04-23-2014, 06:33 AM
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Cotton batting works well, there is a so a insulated batting you can get. I have used old matt. pads , now my son works on pool tables and bring my the old felts off the tables he has recoverd.
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Although there will be many that don't use it, I too prefer Insul-Brite. Think it depends on how much you like the recipient.........

It usually comes with instructions on how to layer it with a layer of cotton batting. Poly is not recommended for hot ovens.
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I use a layer of cotton batting and insul-bright. Quilt with longer stitches.
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Thank you for your replies... I will check out what I can find
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I use one layer of insul-bright, shiny side to back of pot holder and I layer of whatever is handy. Have used batting, thin blanket, c0uple of layers of flannel. All seem to get he job done and all seem to function the same. Cannot tell which is which once the memory of making them fades.
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I don't like cutting insulbrite. I use two layers of warm and natural and no burned hands yet.
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You have to use a layer of w&n cotton batting and Insul-Brite. or 3 layers of worm and natural is what I prefer I like the weight of it.
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Originally Posted by Onebyone View Post
I don't like cutting insulbrite. I use two layers of warm and natural and no burned hands yet.
Good idea. I once bought some hand-made pot holders at a local craft show and the maker did not double up on the batting. They were useless because they got way too hot for my little pinkies, right as I was taking out a casserole from the oven.. I finally had to throw them out before someone got seriously burned. I use Insul-Brite now for my own creations, but I may try your idea of 2 layers of cotton batting.

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