Is Insulbrite really necessary??
#52
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Central Maryland
Posts: 230
The problem with Insulbrite is that it can't be used in the microwave. And since I tend to put potholders in there, I made a little tag for the ones I gift/sell to make sure the recipient knows not to put it in a microwave. It seems that just batting is safer. Besides, I don't think Insulbrite works better than two layers of batt.
#53
Since I make mine for sale, I use the insulbrite. The top, the insulbrite, a piece of the silver fabric (used for ironing board covers) and the back followed by double fold binding put on by machine. My favorite pot holders are knit or crocheted from string!
#57
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 24,660
Silence Cloth/Table Felt Fabric - I used it several years ago - I shrunk it before using it - the shrinkage was incredible - I think a yard shrunk down to something like 24 inches -
But it is AWESOME for making potholders - it's the right thickness - only one middle layer to contend with -
But it is AWESOME for making potholders - it's the right thickness - only one middle layer to contend with -
#58
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: northeast NE
Posts: 1,072
BellaBoo: Where do you find the 'silver fabric'? I haven't been fortunate enough to finid same. Thanks.
#60
Silence Cloth/Table Felt Fabric - I used it several years ago - I shrunk it before using it - the shrinkage was incredible - I think a yard shrunk down to something like 24 inches -
But it is AWESOME for making potholders - it's the right thickness - only one middle layer to contend with -
But it is AWESOME for making potholders - it's the right thickness - only one middle layer to contend with -
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