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Jume 06-18-2011 04:59 AM

Hi, thanks for the link to mygirlthursday. June

mountain deb 06-18-2011 05:15 AM

I never thought of the wool, will help use up the stash I do have.

sweetpea 06-18-2011 05:18 AM

I use pool table felts. My son covers table in his job. so mom get the use felt. work great and one more way to go green.

barbie50 06-18-2011 05:20 AM


Originally Posted by Chele
I like Insulbrite too. I just ran across this cute potholder tutorial this morning. I think I'll whip some up. http://www.mygirlthursday.com/2011/0...t-holders.html

Love this pattern--very easy and quick!!

QuiltingMia 06-18-2011 05:50 AM


Originally Posted by quiltingaz
I use one layer of warm-n -natural and one layer of insulbrite. I have made mine of cotton fabric and quilted them. They work great.

Does it matter if the insulbrite is on the front of the potholder or the back where it would be next to your hand when in use?

purrfectquilts 06-18-2011 05:52 AM

Just as some have already mentioned, I use whatever is on hand and works for the purpose. Old towels, old matress pad, duck fabric, ironing board covers or pads, warm and natural, etc....but my favorite is army blankets. I buy them from a sporting good place and wash them first. Then I cut them like any yard goods to make hunting jackets, candle mats, pot holders, table mats, pet beds, ironing board covers, etc. They are 100% wool but made to last and last and can easily be washed in cool water and dried in dryer. I do it all the time. Sometimes they come in green, sometimes gray, but sandwiched that color does not show.

quiltingnana1 06-18-2011 06:57 AM

I use insulbrite, too. :-)

craftymatt2 06-18-2011 07:09 AM

I use two layers of insulbrite

Gramily 06-18-2011 07:27 AM

Old terry towels make great insides for pot holders.

EasyPeezy 06-18-2011 07:29 AM


Originally Posted by eparys
I too use Insulbrite - but I sandwich it between two layers of Warm and Natural (I like thick potholders)

Same here. :D


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