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Teddybear Lady 04-20-2011 04:32 PM
Originally Posted by ragqueen03
it's me again with another dumb question!!!!
when making potholders besides the insulbright what else do you use as batting? or do you just use insulbright? i tried making some with some insulbright with batting and it made it way too thick. broke a lot of needles!!!
I usually buy a "cheap" blanket from Wal-Mart, cut it into the size I need, and use that with one layer of the insulbright. This has worked for me for years. I've never had anyone complain of burns. Of course, they are all family and friends. :lol: I have also used old towels inside them too.

Rose Bagwell 04-20-2011 04:45 PM
Very pretty potholders

sailsablazin 04-20-2011 05:06 PM
The very BEST potholders that I own are the ones that my children made for me out of cotton "bands" made on one of those children's weaving looms...I love them and will make them myself if I need a new potholder..

KS quilter 04-20-2011 07:45 PM
Originally Posted by Matilda
Originally Posted by ragqueen03
it's me again with another dumb question!!!!
when making potholders besides the insulbright what else do you use as batting? or do you just use insulbright? i tried making some with some insulbright with batting and it made it way too thick. broke a lot of needles!!!
I just use batting--2-3 layers. Not a dumb question.
Yeah, that's what I do too. We do a lot of cooking in my
family and we wear out the bindings and outer fabrics
long before the padding wears out. I don't even quilt
them, the binding holds them together.

writerwomen 04-20-2011 08:56 PM
Originally Posted by ragqueen03
it's me again with another dumb question!!!!
when making potholders besides the insulbright what else do you use as batting? or do you just use insulbright? i tried making some with some insulbright with batting and it made it way too thick. broke a lot of needles!!!
Go to Schmetzneedles.com and check their needle guide. Sounds like you are using the wrong needle. Adjust tension as well

charlotte37830 04-20-2011 09:22 PM
Warm Co. that is apparently the company that makes Insulbrite and says "At least one layer of cotton batting is recommended with Insul~Bright when used as Oven Mitts or Pot Holders. Insul~Bright is heat-RESISTANT, NOT heat-proof."

See: http://www.warmcompany.com/ibpage.html

hspirit_99 04-20-2011 10:23 PM
Originally Posted by LivelyLady
I use one layer insulbrite and one layer of jeans. I recycle old jeans from my family and sometimes have used just 2 squares of jean with a square of cotton batting in between when I run out of insulbrite. It works great :D
thank you for that information. i will use that when i am out of insulbrite. thanks again

GladGrams 04-20-2011 11:01 PM
Originally Posted by carolaug
here is a quick fun tutorial on making potholders with no bindings. http://www.thriftyideastoday.com/201...-can-make.html
This is an EXCELLENT tutorial and the best way I can think of to use up all those old pieces of fabric one gets in bags as scraps. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

cabinfever 04-20-2011 11:48 PM
Originally Posted by charlotte37830
Warm Co. ..."At least one layer of cotton batting is recommended with Insul~Bright when used as Oven Mitts or Pot Holders. ...heat-RESISTANT, NOT heat-proof."
Good to know thanks for the info.

sylviasmom 04-21-2011 08:00 AM
I use two layers of insulbright. Quilt one piece to backing fabric, and the other piece of the front fabric. Bind together. Remember the shiny side faces the fabric. I use my walking foot, it is easier to sew this way.


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