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Old 04-19-2011, 05:59 PM
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I use one layer of batting and one layer of insulbrite.... if the batting is thin, sometimes I use 2 layers of batting.
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Old 04-19-2011, 06:03 PM
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Good thing I read this. I was thinking of only using a layer of the insulbrite. Didn't even think it needed a layer of batting also. Haven't acutally tried making any yet. I bought the insulbrite awhile back and prompty lost it in my sewing room clutter.
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Old 04-19-2011, 06:17 PM
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I use one layer of insulbright and one layer of warm and natural. I've made several potholders and haven't had any needles break.
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Old 04-19-2011, 06:21 PM
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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?!
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Old 04-19-2011, 06:39 PM
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I use 1 layer insulbrite, 1 layer warm and white
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Old 04-19-2011, 06:42 PM
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I made some for a friend a while back...I used a layer of insulbrite sandwiched between 2 layers of cotton batting, and then the outside cotton finishing fabric. Wasn't any problem
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Old 04-19-2011, 08:15 PM
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I use 100% cotton towels. 2 layers. I attach each individual towel square to each front-back of the potholder. I then sandwich the pieces (4) together, treating it like a mini quilt and pin the heck out of it. Then I quilt it, trim it and bind it. I use the walking foot for the entire process and they've all been coming out great.

I've had so much success using cotton towels as batting that I've never gotten around to using the insul-bright(?) The potholders are very soft and fluffy and do really well at keeping your pinkies from burning.
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I use 100% cotton towels. 2 layers. I attach each individual towel square to each front-back of the potholder. I then sandwich the pieces (4) together, treating it like a mini quilt and pin the heck out of it. Then I quilt it, trim it and bind it. I use the walking foot for the entire process and they've all been coming out great.

I've had so much success using cotton towels as batting that I've never gotten around to using the insul-bright(?) The potholders are very soft and fluffy and do really well at keeping your pinkies from burning.
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Old 04-20-2011, 04:30 AM
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I've been making potholders for years and only use one layer of insul brite. Nothing else.
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Old 04-20-2011, 04:30 AM
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I'm right there with normasews! Why the batting in addition to the insulnright? Somebody please reply: inquiring minds want to know!
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