Good Morning, when making potholders and using Insul-bright do you also use batting with the Insul bright. I would think that you would also use a low loft batting such as Warm and Natural. How do you layer your potholders?

Thanks,
JulieM

I only use the insyl bright....it is as thick as batting....Are you trying to make them even thicker?

I used 2 layers of Insulbright on the ones I made recently and now I think they are a bit too thick. It's kind of hard to wrap them around a handle.

I use 1 layer Insulbrite and 1 layer old terrycloth towel.

I use 1 layer of Insul-brite and 1 layer of warm & natural. Works good for me.

I saw some super pot holders on I think on Rachel ray...dish towel size but pot holder materials...great I betcha for casseroles :D

Great idea!!! I may have to try making some of those. Did they have pockets at the ends to slide your hands into? I saw some like that, but not as big as you are describing.

I like to add an additional layer of cotton batting, too.

Do you get this Insul-brite at Joanns?

I used a layer of insulbrite and 2 layers of Warm & Natural.

Is the insul-brite necessary? If you use 2 - 3 layers of w&n would that be enough?

Same here... I do use the insulbrite with one layer of warm and natural. It seems to be just right.

I'd love to know this also. :P

I use 3 layers of cotton batting.

My one and only potholder I made I just used one layer of
insulbrite and can't use it as it is not heat proof!
I'm going to be making more and plan on using 2 layers of batting with the insulbrite!
:-)

I am hoping to start working on my potholders this weekend. I really like the idea of making some larger for the casserole dishes. great idea.
thanks!
Eileen

I only use insul-brite as well. I have never had any problems with this.

Where do you buy Insul-brite?

I can buy InsulBright by the yard at Wal-mart.

I have found InsuBright for purchase at Joann's and Hancock Fabrics in both packages and by the yard.

I've used insulbrite by itself for potholders and then insulbrite with on layer of cotton batting for table runners. You can get the insulbrite from JoAnn's & WalMart. Good stuff for insulating casserole totes, too!

What is insulbright? I have always used 3 layers w&n and ironing board material on the back. I am thinking of making an Oven mitt any suggestions? Thanks

Insultbrite is 3 layers of fabric - 2 course layers of a polyester/rayon fabric with a layer of insulation foil in the middle all sewn together. I believe this is the best way to describe it. I even use it when making steering wheel covers. Great stuff and easy to sew through.

Thanks, I guess I have never seen it. I will check at Joann and Hobby Lobby. That is the only two I have close. Our Walmart does not have any type of fabric any more.

Hi, I have found several patterns for pot holders, and have used the insul-bright along with one square of felt. I had the felt squares on hand, so thought a good way to use it. This seems to work and the thickness is just right.

If you use the isulbrite it will protect your hands. I use one insulbrite and two warm and natural.

I just made some hot pads for 9x13 casserole dishes as prizes for my monthly card club. They were a huge hit. Darn it, that was last night & didn't take any pics! I used 1 layer insulbright and 1 layer warm & natural batting.

I would love to see some pictures of these pot holders if anyone has them.

YES! you can get both insulbrite and warm-and-natural or warm-and-white if you don't want the natural color coming through a light colored fabric. it is available by the yard or in packaged quilt batts.

In Guild we made some long potholders. They had hand pockets on each side. I made mine long enough to take out a 9x13 pan. It hangs nicely on the oven door. Also I found out just insul-brite isn't enough, I use a piece of fleece when making pot holder.

Although you don't actually need Insulbright, it does add insulation to your potholders for safety. It is more protective than regular batting. I grew up with potholders before this product was made and know you don't HAVE to have it but it is good. :lol: Hope I made sense. I personally use Insulbright and cotton batting.

I use insulbrite and warm and natural. Have given away many with no complaints. My sister and daughter in law love them!!

simple quilter

Use warm and natural and insulbrite, batting melts, if its not warm and natural.

simple quilter

I use Insul-Brite and Warm and Natural.

In the interest of repurposing, I used an old (clean) mattress pad for the pot holders I'm making for Christmas.

I used two layers, but it would depend on your mattress pad.

jraffin

I just use 1 layer of insulbrite. It's always thick enough for me.

I never thought of using a mattress pad. I've been planning to make some potholders, too. I've got an old mattress pad, might as well put it to good use.

I read somewhere that felted wool sweaters work well. I've got two wool sweaters that were my DH's that got accidentally felted :oops: . I'm going to cut them up and use them in some of the potholders. It might be interesting to see which works better.

Wow, I really appreciate everyone's response to my question. It looks like there will be several pot holders made this holiday season.

I will be making my pot holders with one layer of Insulbrite and one layer of W and N.

JulieM

A few years ago I bought some crocheted hot pads at a church quilt show that had 2 hot pads crocheted together and found that no extra insulation was required. I made one of my own and found it to be very satisfactory.

I used 2 layers of warm and natural and one of Insul-Brite. I thought it was to thick so next one I am only using one layer of warm and natural. I got my Insul-Brite from joanns.