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| janiee |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 07:27:23 AM
I know that this has already been answered on the forum but I cannot find the thread! I want to make some pot holders BUT the directions say use cotton batting ..is that ok? I thought something else might work better but my computer is at work and as much as I would love to, i cannot spend all day at mj's looking for this!
alternatives to the cotton batting? would old towels work?
thanks for your help
janiee
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| GinghamGirl |
Posted - Mar 20 2010 : 03:22:22 AM
Michele - yes, it's called thermal batting (at least in Canada!) it works great!! |
| vintagediva1 |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 09:39:14 AM
There is a lining at most of the quilt shops here that is insulated. It is called thermoshield or somethin like that
Michele
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| janiee |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 08:33:34 AM
thank you Brenda! I have never made any sewn potholders before so I just wanted to be sure of what I was doing! thank you so much!
janiee
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| LakeOntarioFarmgirl |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 07:32:20 AM
Janie- I've used cotton batting before. I usually use 2 thicknesses of it, plus a cut up towel or old washcloth. Also, cotton fabric, cotton thread.... :)
Or, you can buy insulbrite, and I guess you just use one layer. You can buy it at fabric stores.
I like my potholders thicker, and I have a ton of old towels, that's why I do it that way.
Brenda
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