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    Old 08-28-2010, 04:56 AM
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    I use insulbrite and cotton batting. Have never thought about the ironing board cover idea. I think it would need to be one with the heat protection. Also use insulbrite for placemats.
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    Old 08-28-2010, 04:58 AM
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    Thanks to everyone who has responded to this topic. What a wealth of ideas!
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    Old 08-28-2010, 05:54 AM
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    Where is that potholder swap
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    Have you all seen the potholder swap? Now I'm hooked!
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    Old 08-28-2010, 06:09 AM
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    8-)[/quote]
    Sounds like you have a fun and productive day ahead of you. O made them one year for all the female family members. Another year I mad trivets by sewing two pieces of fabric together leaving on end open. I then sewed channels into it and filled the channels with rice leaving just enough head space to top stitch the opening closed. They loved these too.[/quote]

    This sounds good too. Who wouldn't want to have a pretty and useful trivet. I'll put that on my list. Sounds easy enough. Maybe matching trivets and potholders for the lucky recipients.
    I love this board!
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    Old 08-28-2010, 09:05 AM
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    Looks like it's potholders for Christmas. What a quick project.
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    Old 08-28-2010, 02:30 PM
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    Originally Posted by pstoner
    Originally Posted by retired2pa
    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).
    I've used old cotton towels. 2 layers thick; sew layer to each pot holder side and quilt each one separately then join the sides with binding and a couple of "ties" in the center to hold.
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    Old 08-28-2010, 02:36 PM
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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.
    what a great idea!
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    Old 08-28-2010, 02:44 PM
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    Originally Posted by BellaBoo
    I have used heavy duty aluminium foil between cotton batting. Washes fine.
    Really! Who'da thought!
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    Originally Posted by ganny
    Originally Posted by BellaBoo
    I have used heavy duty aluminium foil between cotton batting. Washes fine.
    Really! Who'da thought!

    Do you quilt thru the aluminium foil like regular?
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    I did a *duh* last night. I was up until 2:30 this morning sewing, making a sample pot holder (never made one before.) After I got it quilted and the binding put on, I realized I only put one layer of w&n inside it. Really ticked me off as I was really pleased how it turned out. I guess it will make a nice candle mat, or something to put under a warm plate in my lap.
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