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    Old 08-27-2010, 04:48 AM
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    So, do you have the web address for the potholder swap? Thanks!
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    Old 08-27-2010, 05:56 AM
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    The directions say to put the shiny side toward the hot (or cold)object.

    I have found that insulbrite is not enough, by itself, for potholders. You need that extra layer of cotton batting.
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    Old 08-27-2010, 06:05 AM
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    Originally Posted by LiveToQuilt
    The directions say to put the shiny side toward the hot (or cold)object.

    I have found that insulbrite is not enough, by itself, for potholders. You need that extra layer of cotton batting.
    I find that "shiny side toward the hot" direction rather silly. Once you have the pot holder made, how do you know which side to use? I use both sides of my pot holders. Who stands there and looks to see which side is up before they pick up a hot pot? Surely not me.
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    Old 08-27-2010, 06:47 AM
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    Originally Posted by grann of 6
    Originally Posted by LiveToQuilt
    The directions say to put the shiny side toward the hot (or cold)object.

    I have found that insulbrite is not enough, by itself, for potholders. You need that extra layer of cotton batting.
    I find that "shiny side toward the hot" direction rather silly. Once you have the pot holder made, how do you know which side to use? I use both sides of my pot holders. Who stands there and looks to see which side is up before they pick up a hot pot? Surely not me.
    Sometimes directions are a little too picky. This just doesn't make sense. Maybe she intends for us to make a secret mark on one side to indicate the shiny one. But knowing my mind, I'd forget whether the shiny side was the "hot" side or the "cold" side. Oh well ... deep sigh.

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    Old 08-27-2010, 06:53 AM
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    Originally Posted by cizzors
    So is it shiny side up or down with the insulbrite. Also, batting on top or bottom?
    I hope you find an answer, I have wondered the same thing about the insulbrite.....which side up or down.
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    Old 08-27-2010, 07:03 AM
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    Usually, I grab my potholders with the 'top' side (which is usually the more decorative side) next to my hand. Could be I am a little OCD, but that is what I do.

    I have just recently finished making casserole carriers for both my DD and DDIL for Christmas, and this bit of information was quite helpful as I sandwiched the fabrics.

    I suppose this subject is pretty much like the Ann Landers agrument of which way to place your toilet paper -- rolling off the top or rolling from the back and under the roll.
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    Old 08-27-2010, 07:28 AM
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    I love the youtube link for the criss cross potholders. Thanks.
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    Old 08-27-2010, 07:43 AM
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    Originally Posted by twinkie
    Originally Posted by lynnie
    hi dotty, i just made a bunch using 1 layer of otton and one layer of insulabrite
    I use 2 layers of cotton batting and 1 layer of insulbrite (I get mine through Connecting Threads) in my pot holders and my ironing boards.
    Same here. I put the Insulbrite between the cotton. I quilt a yard of fabric at the same time, then cut out the sizes I want-- usually 9" squares, (or shapes - sometimes it's a heart) and add a binding.
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    Love your hearts :!: :lol:
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    Old 08-27-2010, 09:43 AM
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    Originally Posted by dotcomdtcm
    Have you all seen the potholder swap? Now I'm hooked!
    where do ypou see this swap? I might be interested
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