:D What kind of batting or lining do I need to make pot holders?

I use Insul-Bright and cotton batting. sometimes I'll use old towels or washcloths/dishcloths too.

Thanks alot :lol:

My mom made some with old quilted pieces that had the polyester fiberfill.

NOT the best idea.

Someone told me they use double layer of heavy duty aluminium foil in between two pieces of thin batting. I haven't tried it.

How would that wash ?

I would sew the foil into the seam so I guess it would hold up layered in batting. I may make up a sample and see what happens.

I have used a couple of layers of reflective, metallic type replacement Ironing Board covers before now, with cotton batting next to the fabric.

I agree. Towels.. the batting intensifies the heat.. burns ( ! )

Towels always work great ! Because of the terry cloth, I use a fabric backer and front cover.

Still have my log cabin pot holders from 1982 !

Good luck !

I've heard of people using old sweaters they've picked up at Good Will or thrift shops....shrink in dryer first!

as long as its all cotton its ok...could be stacks of fabric from old clothes. I've use some towels before...mostly warm and natural cotton :D

I make potholders our old jeans and t-shirts. Cut seams off jeans and use the strips to cut the size potholder you want. Old t-shirts cut the same size are great for batting. I put 2 layers of t-shirts between the denim fabric, then add a binding. These are wonderful gifts and so practical, they wont shrink and if you ruin one- just throw it away and make more.

I never use polyester in pot holders as it can burn you really bad if it melts.
I use insul brite between 2 pieces of 100% cotton. I quilt the top and use plain matching fabric on the bottom. I even use 100% cotton thread. Once you have been burned you will never use polyester again. Please play it safe.
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Insul-Brite

I also use the insulbrite and the warm and white in my pot holders. It works great and it is easy to machine quilt through the four layers.

I recycle all my old jeans and dingey towels into pot holders If I test sew a new embroidery design I do it on a square of old jeans then layer some old towels, pretty backing (scraps from other projects) quilt and bind it and I have a nice pot holder I always have something for a small gift.

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LOVE the idea about recycling jeans for potholders...never thought of that. I have several pairs right now ready to be pitched. I'll get them out of the rag bag and give this a try!

here are some I have some very used ones that I don't want to take pictures of

well thats real smart I sent 2 pictures of the samething will try the first one again

Sandra your pot holder's are just darling with the emboridery
Just love them , there so pretty..

Very nice, makes me wish I had an embroidery machine

love your pot holders, pictures are like a thousand words. Thanks for sharing.

I love my embroidery machine but I also make things from old denim and just pretty thread and different stitches Pretty thread shows up so well on old denim I test a lot of stitches on a peice of denim before I decide what to use on a purse or vest and save the peices I can't seem to throw them away

Thank you for the great advise. I usually use old jeans for quilting. Never thought about Potholders! Always get sauce or grease on my good potholders and have to throw them away. Thank you again for such a great idea! :P

Jeans...What a wonderful Idea!!!! I was going to donate a few today...think I will cut them up and make some potholders! thanks for the idea!!!

I use old jeans for potholders, quilts, lots of things. Yes, embroidery looks great on old denim and if you soil the potholder, dont worry about it-just throw it in the washer-don't have to worry about fading or shrinking. I never throw old jeans away and once your friends find out you use them you should have plenty.
I also use several layers of old t-shirts for the batting, its cotton so it conducts heat but thin enough to make them useable.