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09-23-2014, 11:50 AM

#11

Lori S

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I use all kinds of thick stuff, old terry cloth towels, opholstery fabric, old cotton mattress pads, batting scraps ..I just use more layers depending on the inner fabrics.

09-23-2014, 12:54 PM

#12

Skyangel

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I use a layer of Insulbrite OR a layer of the silver ironing board fabric, with cotton batting on either side. Either will work well to reflect the heat away from your hands..

09-23-2014, 03:34 PM

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Gail B

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I use 2 layer of insul-brite with no batting.

09-24-2014, 02:32 AM

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dlsnaples

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Thank you all for explaining this process. I want to make pot holders for Christmas presents.

09-24-2014, 02:58 AM

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Monale

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Quote:

Originally Posted by toverly

I quilt one side of the potholder with a muslin back then I sandwich the quilted piece, insulbrite and the backing. So it feels "thick". This way I am not quilting the insulbrite. I just think (No basis what so ever other than what I think) that the more holes that are punched in it the less insulating it is. Since potholders aren't bigger than 12" squares, they hold up fine in the wash.

I love that idea! I've seen some cute potholder patterns, but as I don't have a sewing machine I've so far not dared tackling any as I would need at least 2-3 layers of my batting to make them thick enough - but then they would be really hard to quilt!

09-24-2014, 03:35 AM

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ptquilts

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I have used poly but I like cotton best. I just made a couple of potholders that look like eyeglass cases, to go on metal handles of pots that get hot. Very useful.

09-24-2014, 03:43 AM

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earthwalker

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I cut up old clean towels....she blushes....I am such a cheapskate.

09-24-2014, 03:50 AM

#18

lclang

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I will use Warm and Natural or all cotton batting but never use polyester. If it gets wet you will get burned. Pieces from mattress pads, towels, etc. work well too if you don't want to use insulbrite.

09-24-2014, 04:20 AM

#19

bearisgray

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My favorite filling for potholders was the table protector stuff - after it had been shrunk - the shrinkage was over 25% - but it ended up being about perfect for one-layer potholder filling.

I also use old terry cloth towels for filling. Another excellent filler is old wool sweaters that have been shrunk. Wool is one of the better protectors against heat.

Like Iclang says - when polyester gets wet, you will get hot. My Mom made some from pre quilted scraps that contained polyester - (even my sainted Mother occasionally goofed up!) - they are okay as long as they are dry. I've gotten scalded a couple of times when the lid slipped when I was draining the potatoes.