Making potholders

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08-27-2010, 09:49 AM

#41

Quilter7x

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I use Insulbrite from Joann's. It's very cheap and also a layer of cotton batting.

So my question is...do I need special batting? I was wanting to make some with my scraps, but was unsure if they required something special in them (non burning).

No you don't need special batting. I use one layer of InsulBrite and two layers of Warm N Natural batting. There are instructions on the InsulBrite wrapping.

Here is the link to the Swap section. You'll see the thread for the pot holder swap in there. http://www.quiltingboard.com/s-11-1.htm

08-27-2010, 10:52 AM

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Carol W

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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.

Those are really cute!!!

08-27-2010, 11:30 AM

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look on the swaps thing
not due for a while

08-27-2010, 12:42 PM

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Sallyjane

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I've made a ton of these. I think I used 8' squares and folded my four squares in triangles instead of rectangles. I did not quilt them.

On some I did stitch all the way around the finished potholder, about 1/2" from the edge, but that is not necessary. They make great gifts.

08-27-2010, 12:47 PM

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Oops...I was referring to the criss cross coastershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sipzCAflJQ8

08-27-2010, 12:52 PM

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I use woollen blanket offcuts from a local factory outlet. Works well I'm lucky in that I live in a country with lots of sheep :-)

hmm, I have some felted wool fabric leftover from another project - that might work nicely too.

08-27-2010, 12:59 PM

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Nightengale grammy

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I just made your cute potholder...Very good instructions with easy to follow pictures. I will definitely make more of these!

08-27-2010, 01:00 PM

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I wentto joann's they had some regular batting for potholders. I ask if it had to be doubled, and they said no. I have tried it and it really works.

08-27-2010, 01:17 PM

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Melinda in Tulsa

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Was it specific for potholders? What is the name of it, sounds interesting!

08-27-2010, 01:27 PM

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That lady at TJ Maxx, inspecting the potholder display, the fabric,the design, the construction... that was me! The Halloween kitchen towels were calling to me, but I managed to get out w grocery funds intact! I do hope my next Secret Pal really likes cute things...! TGIF to all