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Old 11-01-2019, 09:32 AM
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Thanks for all the info! I'm off to make the potholders with batting sandwiched on both sides of the Insul Bright.
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Old 11-01-2019, 02:04 PM
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When the Insulbrite is between two layers of batting it doesn't matter which side it is facing.
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Old 11-02-2019, 06:15 AM
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I remember my mother making pot holders from scrap fabric with two layers of worn terry towels between. I do not remember any burned hands. I make mine this way.
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Old 11-02-2019, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by trolleystation View Post
I remember my mother making pot holders from scrap fabric with two layers of worn terry towels between. I do not remember any burned hands. I make mine this way.
I worked in a commercial bakery for 8 years. We had elbow length thick cotton terry oven mitts. I only use pot holders made with thick terry and heavy cotton duck on the 'good' side.

My favourite ones are from Williams Sonomahttp://www.williams-sonoma.ca/willia...potholder-sage They may not be pretty, but I do not have to worry about getting a burn.

I will not buy pot holders at a craft sale, as years ago I was given a pair, they had inadequate batting and a family member was burned. I tossed them in the garbage. From my perspective, a pot holder is a safety tool, if it is not made properly there is a very real chance of injury.

I know pot holders are a quick and easy gift, and sell well at fairs, but I worry about the safety of the product.
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Old 11-06-2019, 08:44 AM
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Just don't do what I did. I was told that all I needed was insulbrite. Yes I know , but I asked the owner of the quilt store several times and she assured me that was all I needed. Guess what? It didn't work needed more insulation.
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Old 11-06-2019, 08:33 PM
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I have done this before and had in this order: the pieced top, insulbrite, cotton batting, then the backing.
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