I save my insul brite for hot pads which I use along with a layer of cotton batting, but use only cotton batting in my mug rugs.

I did use only a layer of insul-brite in the mug rug I made for the Christmas swap. Just happened to have some and thought it seemed like a good idea. I liked the way it turned out and hope it holds up OK for my swap partner. I'll probably use it for the Valentine swap, also.

It sounds like the general consensus is that insul-brite is for pot holders and mug rugs are just fine with regular batting. Thanks for all of the input folks, that's what I wanted to know!

That is something I didn't think of. Whether or not IB holds up well in a mug rug. My potholders do fine. I suppose neither a MR or a PH has to be washed often. I liked the way that it turned out using it in a mug rug, too.

I'm just really looking forward to finding out who my partner is this time. I have some ideas but nothing specific yet.

I'm thinking that what ever we have on hand will work fine for a small piece like the mug rugs. It's all good!

LOL I think I am over thinking things! LOL

Patches, stop fretting and just have fun. if you make mine with Insulabrite, I won't mind.
I'll know it's o,k, to put a boiling cup of hot cocoa on.

Insulbrite is not necessary. They are for a small snack and a cup of coffee or tea, not a hot casserole out of the oven....

I'm a traditionalist - personally I will savor all the chocolates you want to send to me - I like the heart shaped boxes with all the delicious creations inside. I'll put all the beautiful long stem roses that seem to be in abundance this time of year in a vintage vase that was a wedding gift to my grandmother back in the very early 30's.

As for the mug rug, I will love whatever my partner makes for me.

I'm looking forward to Valentines day.