Question on functionality of these pot holders
 

I have the insulbrite material to make these double handed pot holders.

http://www.sew4home.com/projects/kit...ded-pot-holder

But I have always used oven gloves with the thumbs. Before I invested the time to make the two handed pot holders, wondered if any of you have used these and do they work well for you? My thoughts are they might not hold the casserole easily.

These would be a gift and wanted to make sure they were really helpful and functional.

Serita

I don't use casserole dishes that don't have a handle on each end so the these two handed potholders work great to grip the the dish. It's safer to lift the hot dish instead of tying to hold it. I custom sized mine in length to fit my largest baking pan and dish.

Ok, that is good to know. I have some of the pyrex glassware that don't have handles. I can see them slipping out of my hands, if I were to use this. But this was going to be a gift, and I know she has more casserole dishes that are handled.

.Good idea about the hot pads

i like these -- mine hang on the oven door -- i think they work great! it's awkward with cookie sheets, though, because they're so wide...

Rachel Ray uses these on her show. She has them made big enough to handle large baking sheets and cooking pots.

Thanks. Seems like they will be just fine.

I have never tried this type. But I was just thinking today,about how I always look for the small square hot pad I have.

thanks for sharing the the info on all the scrap projects sew4home has listed.
The pot holder is one of the projects I am wanting to make.