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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
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 Posted - Nov 11 2006 : 06:21:55 AM
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I've discovered several vintage potholder patterns (copies) on ebay, and I think I want to make some for Christmas. Does anyone have free potholder patterns- I want to sew them, not crochet or knit. Also, what would one sew potholders out of- quilted fabric? What is thick enough to keep from burning my hands and be strong enough to withstand the heat?
Thanks-
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2006 : 07:48:30 AM
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I have been on a potholder kick while learning to use my embroidery machine. I embroider a design to test, then use it for the front of the potholder. I'm using up scrap materials. I am short so whenever I buy slacks (usually cotton twills) I have to cut 6 to 8 inches off the bottom. I've been using these, the fabric is a really good weight. I also use old jeans. I would say denim, twill, duck or something like that will hold up best. But I've also used just plain quilting-weight fabric and that is good too except it tends to burn easily when you really use it for a potholder.
As to the filling, I have also used worn-out wool slacks (I used to wear these to work but finally decided the dry-cleaning was expensive and I didn't like the chemicals.) i cut the fabric in large squares and then washed it in the machine to get rid of the chemicals and felt it a little. Then used a couple or three layers for filling inside the potholder, depending on the weight of the cover fabric.
I have also purchased cotton batting to use for inside potholders. I use a couple of layers of this, too.
I bought some potholders a few years ago at a church bazaar and they were quilting fabric on the outside and now that the outside has burned off I see that they used a cut-up fleece blanket on the inside.
I personally would not recommend using polyester batting or any kind of synthetic fiber as the heat conducts right through, and in some cases it can melt the fiber and could even catch fire.
I would love to find some of that aluminized fabric that commercial potholders use for the reverse side of the potholder but don't know what it's called.
P.S. You can use any quilting square for the front of the potholder.
P.S.S You can either bind these with bias binding or sew around the edges with right sides facing and the filling on the outside, leaving an opening about 3-4 inches long on one side, trim, turn, and topstitch. I personally like the look of the turned potholder better than the bound one.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2006 : 1:02:38 PM
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| If you know how to do those braided rugs, I really like my pot holders made like them (with scraps of fabric), I've never made one (well did a rug a long time ago!) but I buy them at Silver Dollar City and love them. I also love my casserole dish cozies made the same way! |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 9:23:02 PM
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Brenda - I just read, of all coincidental things, that you could re-use the "not-worn-out" parts of a worn-out heat-reflecting ironing board cover for making pot holders, hot pads or oven mitts... Just an idea!
XOXO, Libbie
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