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Old 08-27-2010, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
hmm, I have some felted wool fabric leftover from another project - that might work nicely too.
I have two men's wool sweaters that were accidentally felted.
:mrgreen: I'm planning to cut them up to line potholders.
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Old 08-27-2010, 02:02 PM
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It is spacifacly made to reflect heat. I will have to ask the name of it next time I go to joann's. At the time I just ask them for some kind of batting that would work in potholders. She said that is what it was for. If I get a chance to drop into joann's I will find out and get back to you.
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Old 08-27-2010, 03:56 PM
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I have handmade potholder hot pad trivets for a couple years now mainly for sale. I used the InsulBrite insulating fabric from Walmart or JoAnne Fabrics. The shiny side would go towards your cotton print fabric. The otherside goes against the prequilted plain color fabric.

I used the pre-quilted fabric to follow the quilted lines on and to give the potholder an extra layer of batting as well.

Many of my potholder hot pads are currently listed on Ebay. I did sell 8 sets of potholders to one buyer recently. Then I made more potholders so I would have a longer set of postings on Ebay. Hope this helps you out. from, Debbie, Phoenix, AZ.
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Old 08-27-2010, 04:09 PM
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I use 2 layers of insulbrite and 2 layers of batting! I like a heavy duty pot holder. I was afraid that much would be too stiff, but once I quilt them, they are perfect!
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Originally Posted by Deborah2009
I have handmade potholder hot pad trivets for a couple years now mainly for sale. I used the InsulBrite insulating fabric from Walmart or JoAnne Fabrics. The shiny side would go towards your cotton print fabric. The otherside goes against the prequilted plain color fabric.

I used the pre-quilted fabric to follow the quilted lines on and to give the potholder an extra layer of batting as well.

Many of my potholder hot pads are currently listed on Ebay. I did sell 8 sets of potholders to one buyer recently. Then I made more potholders so I would have a longer set of postings on Ebay. Hope this helps you out. from, Debbie, Phoenix, AZ.
Again, you just have to watch that the prequilted fabric isn't polyester batting in the middle. Most of what I have had was polyester. It will melt if gotten too hot and cause a nasty burn.
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Old 08-27-2010, 05:50 PM
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I buy insulbrite at Hobby Lobby
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Old 08-27-2010, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Yarn or Fabric
Are you talking about the one that is made like the criss cross coasters? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sipzCAflJQ8

I am thinking of trying those - but quilting them afterwards :)
I have made these pot holders, they are addictive. I did a criss-cross stitch in the center to tack everything down, they work great!
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Old 08-27-2010, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NanSew
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Are you talking about the one that is made like the criss cross coasters? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sipzCAflJQ8

I am thinking of trying those - but quilting them afterwards :)
I have made these pot holders, they are addictive. I did a criss-cross stitch in the center to tack everything down, they work great!
I'm gonna start on some tomorrow. Got the chores all out of the way today. Tomorrow is play day! I want to make a couple for every one of my female relatives for Christmas. They look like they'd be fun to work on. I've got so many odds 'n ends of small fabric pieces that'll work well with them. I also bought a big batch of insulbrite once, a couple of years ago when it was on sale. Now I'll get to use it up.

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Originally Posted by dotcomdtcm
Please tell me what materials you prefer, batting/insulated fabric, and where you buy it. One of my old books says to buy an ironing board cover & cut it up!! Thanks once again.
Walmart had insulbrite the other day.
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Old 08-27-2010, 06:21 PM
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