What size do you make your potholders?
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What size do you make your potholders?
And - do you make them different sizes for different purposes?
I've noticed that people do not have the same sized hands - do you make various sizes for different people?
When a potholder is "too big" for my hands, I end up with part of it in the food (somtimes) - but that same sized potholder would be "inadequate" for some of my big-handed friends.
I am looking for actual dimensions.
And - do you have a preference for round, square, or octagon shape?
I've noticed that people do not have the same sized hands - do you make various sizes for different people?
When a potholder is "too big" for my hands, I end up with part of it in the food (somtimes) - but that same sized potholder would be "inadequate" for some of my big-handed friends.
I am looking for actual dimensions.
And - do you have a preference for round, square, or octagon shape?
#4
I like mine somewhere around 8 - 8.5" finished. Smaller and I burn my hands.
My hands are medium size. But I think it's a question of what you are used to.
BTW, I forgot to mention in my last post that I lined my potholders with dark
fabric that way the nice side stays clean...more or less. LOL
My hands are medium size. But I think it's a question of what you are used to.
BTW, I forgot to mention in my last post that I lined my potholders with dark
fabric that way the nice side stays clean...more or less. LOL
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I like mine oversized, but I don't have a specific size and I often use scraps for the whole shebang so they're all a little "unique". They kind of end up whatever size they end up - most are probably around 8" square.
If they're too large and getting into food (which does happen) I just fold them in half or fold down a corner and use them that way. My mom always had tiny potholders and I hated them, so I make BIG ones!
I make square ones or sometimes slightly rectangular ones. Mostly because that's easiest, and I consider potholders to be utility items, so I don't really fuss with making them special. Sometimes I will even just add a new "cover" to one that's gotten stained to the point it looks unsanitary, or a burn that has exposed the batting. I'm either lazy or thrifty, you decide! LOL
If they're too large and getting into food (which does happen) I just fold them in half or fold down a corner and use them that way. My mom always had tiny potholders and I hated them, so I make BIG ones!
I make square ones or sometimes slightly rectangular ones. Mostly because that's easiest, and I consider potholders to be utility items, so I don't really fuss with making them special. Sometimes I will even just add a new "cover" to one that's gotten stained to the point it looks unsanitary, or a burn that has exposed the batting. I'm either lazy or thrifty, you decide! LOL
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I'm soon going to have to resort to making my own potholders because I prefer the terrycloth square ones which are nearly impossible to find these days. I'll make them about 7". Someday.
Jan in VA
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