PiedPiper

What is the best batting to use for mug rugs? I have some Warm and Natural, as well as some polyester (lost the label...not sure exactly what it is!) I looked for insulated batting yesterday but couldn't find any, so I figured I'd just use what I have. The Warm and Natural seems pretty thin for a mug rug/heat protection. Do I double the W&N, or put in some old towels, or what would be best?

Thanks!

PamelaOry

I felt like it was sort of thin too but also didn’t want to make it so bulky that a glass didn’t sit stable on it. I’m interested to hear what more experienced quilters have to say too...

Tartan

I just use 80/20 quilt batt. I don't have valuable wood furniture to protect from heat, if I did I would use Insulbrite.

thimblebug6000

I use the Warm and Natural and have wood tables, so far not a problem.

Rhonda K

I have used both of those mentioned. The batting pieces were left over scraps. For mugrugs, I use the "mistake" embroidery blocks (ones I won't put into a whole quilt but still good enough) and attach to one block with stippling. Add a piece of backing and then binding.

Glasses don't wobble on them.

You can also piece the batting scraps to fit the mugrug as needed.

Sandra in Minnesota

I use W&N too, in a mug rug, and if it is used as a hot pad, I put in a layer of insulbrite.

Mitty

I've used Insulbrite and old towels and both work well.

PiedPiper

Thanks for all the responses. I guess I'll go with the W&N. I have several mug rugs ready to go, in sets of 4, so I'll see how the first four feel and go from there.

This is pretty much the reassurance I was hoping for!

joyce888

Not sure where you live but InsulBrite can be purchased at JoAnns and Hobby Lobby. Whos knows WalMart might even have it!

Aurora

Our WalMarts frequently carry it. I haven't needed any for sometime, I gave my last supply to one of my sewing groups for our small ironing boards project.