Ragqueen

I have no real answer, however I do have a comment!
There are NO dumb question! Ask away, if you don't you will never find the answer and never get ahead in your craft!

TreeFrog

I use both, layers depends on the material I am using. Sometimes I buy the heavier material so I use one of each. If material is thinner, then I use 2 of batting & 1 of the other.

one layer is not enough to remove a roaster from the oven at even 300 degrees! you will get burnt hands

I use one layer of insulbrite and one layer of recycled ironing board padding or "blanket liner" from DH's old jean workcoats. I can sometimes save a few squares of denim from the coats too (but he pretty much WEARS THEM OUT before he'll give one up). :roll:

I have made many, many coasters using this same method with 5" blocks. I was going to enlarge the blocks to make a potholder or hot mat but had not yet done it. Try the coasters too. They are great.

I use a layer of thin batting along with insulbright. :lol:

Carolaug, thank you so very much for that link. I now have my Mothers Day gifts. I figure I can make 12 between now and Mothers Day. And I will make 12 women/mothers very happy. Easy, fun, beautiful and practical. Thanks again.

Ok, dumb question:
What is all this about insulbrite? I've never even heard of it. What's wrong with a thick layer of regular batting?

I only use insulbright for casserole carriers & such. When I make pot holder, potato bags, etc I use Thermalam. You can put it in the microwave without having sparks. I usually use two layers though.

I didn't know what the 2nd item was...so here is a link for those who were uninformed like myself; it is a fusible batting. http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...+plus+45%22.do
It is spelled "Thermolam", a pellon product. I think since it's fusible, you wouldn't need to overquilt the center...& remember it's the air pockets that make it an insulator. Every stitching line is a perforation & pulls the layers tight together, reducing the insulating effect.