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    Old 08-28-2010, 07:00 PM
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    Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
    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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    Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
    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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    Old 08-29-2010, 05:24 PM
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    I 'reupholster' my potholders with scraps until they're too thick to use. I save the binding that's left over from projects to bind them. The only qualifier - the scraps HAVE to go with my kitchen colors. Almost as bad as saving scraps for crumb quilts - LOL.
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    Old 08-29-2010, 06:15 PM
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    Should I assume if my potholder has rounded corners, the binding strip has to be cut on the bias? Still learning...
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    Old 08-29-2010, 08:34 PM
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    I have bought COTTON mattress pads at the thrift shop and after washing them, cut them up as padding for potholders. They are soft but thick and sturdy and longlasting. Be sure not to buy the poly kind that would melt at high heats.
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    that is a good idea for the cotton mattress pads for batting for potholders

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    I have bought COTTON mattress pads at the thrift shop and after washing them, cut them up as padding for potholders. They are soft but thick and sturdy and longlasting. Be sure not to buy the poly kind that would melt at high heats.
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    I'm heading to value Village today, for their half price sale. I am hoping to pick up an ironing board cover and cotton mattress pad, among other things.
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    Old 08-30-2010, 05:41 AM
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    Insulbrite is a great insulator but not much of a preventer. Makes good tea cozies and lunch bags; Thermaflec and cotton batting much better in potholders. Even layers of old terry towels work -- if you don't like the stiffness of the Thermaflec.
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    Old 08-30-2010, 06:57 AM
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    Originally Posted by QUILTKNIT1
    Insulbrite is a great insulator but not much of a preventer. Makes good tea cozies and lunch bags; Thermaflec and cotton batting much better in potholders. Even layers of old terry towels work -- if you don't like the stiffness of the Thermaflec.
    Oh, so you'rev saying that thicker padding is better for burn prevention than Insulbrite? I didn't know that. And all along I've been making potholders with it thinking it would keep folks from burning their hands. Boy, do I feel dumb. Thanks for the heads up! From now on it'll be mattress padding for mine.
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    An easy way to check the heat transfer in a potholder is to hold it up to a hot iron. If you can feel the heat of the iron through the potholder, it is not heat proof! Also remember that artificial fibers are more dangerous if the potholder catches on fire, as they will melt against your skin.
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