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gg4aden 01-20-2012 10:17 PM

Pot Holders
 
I recently found my lost love of sewing and made many aprons as Christmas gifts. I purchased a pot holder to accompany my gift because I didn't know what materials to use to prevents "burns". Can someone tell me what to use since I would like to make my own additional extras. Thank you so much.

Val in IN 01-20-2012 10:40 PM

It's called Insulbrite. You can buy it in the batting section. It's like batting with a silvery side to deflect the heat. Good Luck!

WilliP 01-20-2012 10:41 PM


Originally Posted by gg4aden (Post 4895004)
I recently found my lost love of sewing and made many aprons as Christmas gifts. I purchased a pot holder to accompany my gift because I didn't know what materials to use to prevents "burns". Can someone tell me what to use since I would like to make my own additional extras. Thank you so much.

I use a layer of ironing board cover (the silver or pink metallic type has teflon coating I think; a layer of warm and natural or warm potato (without the polyester scrim); a layer of InsulBrite followed by another layer of the cotton batting and use fabric on both sides of the outer potholder. Many people just use the batting and Insulbrite ,

Val in IN 01-20-2012 10:42 PM

By the way, I'm from So CA. All of my family still lives there. Welcome to the board.:)

QuiltnNan 01-21-2012 06:30 AM

Welcome from Minnesota and happy quilting :)

Scissor Queen 01-21-2012 07:12 AM

I just used two layers of Quilter's Dream Request weight in my potholders. They work fine for me.

HollyHope 01-21-2012 07:36 AM

My Mom likes to use old towels for here centers. I use insulbrite.

Z Any Mouse 01-21-2012 09:17 AM

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I've made dozens of pot holders. I use one layer of Insulbrite, and one layer of 100% cotton batting. The cotton batting is a little less flammable than polyester, so better safe than sorry. I also use only cotton thread, no poly or poly blends.


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