bowl cozies
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bowl cozies
I'm not sure this belongs here but i'm hoping someone can help. i want to make some bowl cozies out of 1 piece of flannel and 1 piece of regular fabric with no batting in the center. will that work ok? It seems like the flannel would be heavy enough and keep your hands from getting too hot. i'm hoping someone here has tried it or has some advise on it!! Thank you!
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I'd question the use of flannel unless you are using the cozy only as a "hot pad" for a dish taken from the microwave. My concern would be that the fuzzy might be more flammable?? I don't put my cozies in the microwave though so flannel might work just fine. I'd think an extra layer of flannel would give an extra layer of protection though. Maybe use 2 layers of flannel and a top layer of something that wipes off easily if a bit of a spill. Flannel is so absorbent that even a drop will soak in.
#8
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Bowl buddy (cozy)
I’ve made buckets of these I do put them in the microwave. When I gift them I include an instruction card. No more than 3-4 minutes. I like using two layers of quilt fabric and batting in between. I use wrap n Zap batting. I like the feel of the buddy with batting in between. Very durable and functional. There used to be warm tater batting but it’s not made anymore. Joanns has wrap n zap so often it’s on sale.
#9
I don't put my cozies in the microwave either.
I also have a question. When I've made the cozies my instructions say make a 1/2" dart on all four sides. That doesn't seem to be big enough. Mine don't stand up like some I've seen. They look more like hot pads. I think the dart needs to be deeper but I'm not sure what size. Would 1" be enough?
I also have a question. When I've made the cozies my instructions say make a 1/2" dart on all four sides. That doesn't seem to be big enough. Mine don't stand up like some I've seen. They look more like hot pads. I think the dart needs to be deeper but I'm not sure what size. Would 1" be enough?
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