making potholders?
04-20-2011, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ragqueen03
it's me again with another dumb question!!!!
when making potholders besides the insulbright what else do you use as batting? or do you just use insulbright? i tried making some with some insulbright with batting and it made it way too thick. broke a lot of needles!!!
when making potholders besides the insulbright what else do you use as batting? or do you just use insulbright? i tried making some with some insulbright with batting and it made it way too thick. broke a lot of needles!!!
I have no real answer, however I do have a comment!
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04-20-2011, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by normasews
Ok, I too may be asking a dumb question, but why would you need batting? Isn't the insulbrite thick enough? It would seem to me it would make it to thick. What do I know?!
04-20-2011, 07:40 AM
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I use one layer of insulbrite and one layer of recycled ironing board padding or "blanket liner" from DH's old jean workcoats. I can sometimes save a few squares of denim from the coats too (but he pretty much WEARS THEM OUT before he'll give one up). :roll:
04-20-2011, 07:45 AM
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I have made many, many coasters using this same method with 5" blocks. I was going to enlarge the blocks to make a potholder or hot mat but had not yet done it. Try the coasters too. They are great.
04-20-2011, 08:29 AM
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Carolaug, thank you so very much for that link. I now have my Mothers Day gifts. I figure I can make 12 between now and Mothers Day. And I will make 12 women/mothers very happy. Easy, fun, beautiful and practical. Thanks again.
04-20-2011, 09:09 AM
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I only use insulbright for casserole carriers & such. When I make pot holder, potato bags, etc I use Thermalam. You can put it in the microwave without having sparks. I usually use two layers though.
04-20-2011, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Eileen
I only use insulbright for casserole carriers & such. When I make pot holder, potato bags, etc I use Thermalam. You can put it in the microwave without having sparks. I usually use two layers though.
It is spelled "Thermolam", a pellon product. I think since it's fusible, you wouldn't need to overquilt the center...& remember it's the air pockets that make it an insulator. Every stitching line is a perforation & pulls the layers tight together, reducing the insulating effect.
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