? about making potholders...
#11
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.
#12
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.
#13
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.
#15
When I make mine I use 3 layers of 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-)
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.
#16
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 :)
I gave them to a friend and she said they were great..not burnt fingers :)
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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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