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    Old 10-27-2010, 05:57 AM
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    I'd say you need at least 2 layers of cotton batting. I've also done some with one layer of cotton batting and two layers of flannel (one on each side of the batting). I have a big piece of flannel that got sun damaged, so that's about all it's good for.
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    Old 10-27-2010, 08:41 AM
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    I do exactly the same thing. I always use Insulbrite only because I do not want someone to burn themselves when I give them as gifts.
    Originally Posted by scrapykate
    I use both, the Insulbright on the side that goes toward the pot and the warm and natural toward the hand. Makes a nice pot holder.
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    Old 10-27-2010, 08:43 AM
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    I need to make some potholders! I could use some new ones and I could practice some FMQ. I think I might just use Warm and Natural. I'd think it would be enough for me, since I often just grab a dishcloth to remove hot pans from the oven! I don't care for a super thick potholder--I like 'em bendy.
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    Old 10-27-2010, 09:07 AM
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    The potholders I made for myself and have been using for several years now are made with two layers of Quilter's Dream request weight.
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    Old 10-27-2010, 10:41 AM
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    When I make mine I use 3 layers of W&N.
    Originally Posted by blzzrdqueen
    Originally Posted by QuiltswithConvicts
    I use regular Warm & Natural. Insulbright is also something you could use. I have it and have used it, but I prefer W&N.
    That's what I have, Warm and Natural, but it seems kind of thin, I made one potholder and tested it on a hot pan but I could still feel the heat. Should I double up the batting?
    8-)
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    Old 10-27-2010, 11:13 AM
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    I made some just recently..I used Insulbrite sandwiched between 2 layers of cotton batting. They ended up fairly stiff but should soften up with washing.
    I gave them to a friend and she said they were great..not burnt fingers :)
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    Old 10-27-2010, 11:45 AM
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    I use 1 layer on insul-brite and 2 layers of warm and natural. You can also use old towels instead of the warm and natural.
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    Old 10-28-2010, 03:33 AM
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    I used a nice thick towel for pot holders that my daughter requested for part of her Christmas. Only two layers were needed, I printed on copy paper a quilting design, pinned it on the top, FMQ it,and used a regular bias binding. She loves them. They are thick, soft, and bendable and no burned fingers. The only towel I could find in the right color was a large thick bath towel and even after making four potholders I still had enough to hem for a nice sized towel.
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    Old 10-28-2010, 06:16 AM
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    I have used double layers of left over fleece...works OK but will try the product mentioned above. Thanks for the information.
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    Old 10-28-2010, 06:53 AM
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    Thanks for the infomation here. I will try a layer of insul brite and W&N on my next pot holders.
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