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Old 04-19-2011, 02:11 PM
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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!!!
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Old 04-19-2011, 02:13 PM
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how many layers did you use?
It is on my list to purchase for some potholders.
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Old 04-19-2011, 02:14 PM
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I'm using 1 layer of insulbright and then using some cotton batting cut a little smaller so it is not in the seams. I'll quilt them so the batting should not move around. See if that works better:)
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Old 04-19-2011, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by brushandthimble
how many layers did you use?
It is on my list to purchase for some potholders.
hey its your long lost "adopted" daughter! i changed my profile name to reflect my love of rag quilts. i have made about 6-7 so far. donated one to the alzheimer center in memory of my uncle. right now i am trying to get these potholders done for quilt guild and i used one layer of insul bright and some batting i had here at home. i bought some heavyweight interfacing and i am going to try that tonight and see how it goes. i didn't want to screw up their potholders so i am going to be overflowing with them for our house cuz i am using the boo boo ones for me!
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Old 04-19-2011, 02:29 PM
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I use one layer of insulbrite and 2 layers of craft felt. I have this leftover from tablerunners so figure the cost is nearly nothing.
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I do the same...one layer of insulbright and one layer of warm and natural. also use quilting needles...or you could also use needles that are for Jeans.
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I'm using 1 layer of insulbright and then using some cotton batting cut a little smaller so it is not in the seams. I'll quilt them so the batting should not move around. See if that works better:)
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Old 04-19-2011, 02:55 PM
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thanks for all the suggestions! gonna drag out my old machine to do these. i like the idea of craft felt.
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Old 04-19-2011, 03:34 PM
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I use one layer insulbrite and one layer of jeans. I recycle old jeans from my family and sometimes have used just 2 squares of jean with a square of cotton batting in between when I run out of insulbrite. It works great :D
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here is a quick fun tutorial on making potholders with no bindings. http://www.thriftyideastoday.com/201...-can-make.html
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When I make potholders I use two layers of thick old terry bath or hand towels and quilt them with a #18 needle. This is my excuse to freshen up with new towels and a great use for the old or spotted ones. When you are using insulbrite you want to use at least a #16 needle, if your outside fabric is heavy go up to #18. I prefer the #18 because I know I will not break a needle and it will stitch through the thick areas no problem.
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