quiltingbee12

Hi!

I seem to be posting a lot of topics today. Guess I'm just curious ;)

I want to make some potato bags. Is it really important to use 100% cotton batting, or can I use polyester? I've heard Polyester will withstand higher heat, but people say to use cotton??

I know a lady that makes potholders, has done so for 30 years, uses them herself, and uses the poly batting.

Help please!!

wolfkitty

You MUST use cotton. The non-cotton will catch on fire. Also, be sure it has no scrim on the edge. There is a batting specifically made for these, called Warm Something. Warm Tater? This has no scrim on the edge.

Candace

Polyester will melt and also give off toxic fumes etc. to the food:

Sadiemae

I would only use the new potato bag batting.

bjrusty

also use 100% cotton thread.