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08-28-2010, 04:56 AM

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quiltingnana1

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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.

08-28-2010, 04:58 AM

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dotcomdtcm

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Thanks to everyone who has responded to this topic. What a wealth of ideas!

08-28-2010, 05:54 AM

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cajundad00

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Where is that potholder swap

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Originally Posted by dotcomdtcm

Have you all seen the potholder swap? Now I'm hooked!

08-28-2010, 06:09 AM

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Bev

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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!

08-28-2010, 09:05 AM

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iltoaz

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Looks like it's potholders for Christmas. What a quick project.

08-28-2010, 02:30 PM

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QUILT4JOY

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Originally Posted by pstoner

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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.

08-28-2010, 02:36 PM

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JacquelineVH

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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!

08-28-2010, 02:44 PM

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ganny

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Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I have used heavy duty aluminium foil between cotton batting. Washes fine.

Really! Who'da thought!

08-28-2010, 06:56 PM

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Melinda in Tulsa

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Originally Posted by ganny

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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?

08-28-2010, 06:58 PM

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Melinda in Tulsa

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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.