Here's a potholder tutorial I made a couple of years ago. :) They have two layers of Insul-bright and 4 layers of cotton fabric. They work better than any storebought potholder I've ever had! :)

http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...rs-t60544.html

Your potholders look great. I'm sorry they ddn't work out for you. And, thank you for asking your question because I will be making some for Christmas and thanks to you, I be wasting my $$$ on ironing board fabric.

Thanks for all the good ideas. I make pot holders for craft shows and I usually use 2 layers of insul-brite. You've given me some ideas of ways to cut back on the insul-brite.