dglvr

Hmmmm I've used mine many times too. I wonder what went wrong. I'll either not use mine again or stand there and watch it. Bummer. Sorry that happened :shock:

Luv Quilts and Cats

I read somewhere that they stopped selling this pattern because of all the problems. But it looks like someone got creative and created a new kind of batting for use in this type of pattern.

dglvr

Thats good to know. I'll look for the batting and remake mine. :thumbup:

Marge L.

My DD made me one 3-4 yrs. ago. I use it a lot. Even for corn on the cob, and have never had a problem. I've never asked what she used.

applique

I use them for rolls. Just a few seconds and day old tastes like fresh baked!

PieceandLuv

thanks,,,,,,,,

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This is from Checker Distributors' newsletter. They're a wholesale fabric-and-supplies dealer, so they should be "in the know":

Potato Baker Bags – A Great Make It/Take It
Jun 14th, 2010 by Penny Haren

Potato Bags have become a new on-line craze. Baking a potato in an insulated bag – in the microwave – produces a perfect baked potato in a matter of minutes. The potatoes can be cut and fluffed with a fork. The skin – which contains so many of the nutrients – stays moist and soft. Why not offer a baked potato bar at your next party – and then give them a potato bag as a gift? They are so easy, you will be making dozens for quick and easy gifts.

There is just one problem. People were making these bags with traditional cotton batting or pre-quilted fabric. Those battings have a scrim which can scorch and burn when placed in a high powered microwave. The Warm Company solved that problem by creating “Warm Tater” batting. This all natural batting does not have a scrim – so it doesn’t scorch or burn. That does not mean that you should use these bags and leave them unattended. While this product is safe, the material and thread you choose may not be – so supervision is the key!

ganny

I have never heard of these. My potatos alway cook well without them and I eat the peelings, too. Too many gadgets.

ksea

Wow I never heard of a potato bag or a corn bag or roll bag but it sounds kind of cool and now I guess I know to use the "Warm Tater" batting, I did see that at the LQS and wondered why it was called that but didn't ask. Now I know!!

Carol J.

The potato bag must have had polyester batting inside. Only pure cotton can be used. I use one almost every day that I made, if the label on the batting says 100% cotton, that is what I use for them. I love mine and the potatoes do cook better in them than without.

CarolJ.