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08-26-2010, 08:53 AM

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np3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

I absolutely can not stand that silver fabric. I also like a softer potholder. I use two layers of Quilter's Dream request weight batting.

I hate the silver as well. I love the insulbrite. You can often pick it up at a good price online. It works very well and is easy to sew with. I use it in my cassarole carriers too

08-26-2010, 09:51 AM

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pstoner

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Quote:

Originally Posted by retired2pa

I use Insulbrite from Joann's. It's very cheap and also a layer of cotton batting.

So my question is...do I need special batting? I was wanting to make some with my scraps, but was unsure if they required something special in them (non burning).

08-26-2010, 10:38 AM

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nativetexan

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insul-brite and cotton batting.

08-26-2010, 11:13 AM

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BellaBoo

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I have used heavy duty aluminium foil between cotton batting. Washes fine.

08-26-2010, 11:16 AM

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cizzors

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So is it shiny side up or down with the insulbrite. Also, batting on top or bottom?

08-26-2010, 11:19 AM

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pocoellie

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I've made a few, the last ones I used the insulbrite, but I've also used a cotton terrycloth towels plus the cotton batting.

08-26-2010, 11:20 AM

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mosaicthinking

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I use woollen blanket offcuts from a local factory outlet. Works well I'm lucky in that I live in a country with lots of sheep :-)

08-26-2010, 11:23 AM

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skydiver70

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Jo Ann's did have the fabric similar to ironing board fabric...gray material. I used this in potholders. Some use old ironing board fabric.

08-26-2010, 11:35 AM

#19

myreda

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I am thinking of trying some of the new Warm Tater batting with insulbrite. It's all cotton and it's thicker than Warm and Natural.

08-26-2010, 11:38 AM

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AbbyQuilts

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Just a question can you use warm and natural batting alone. And if not is there a reason or is it just that the insulbright works better?

I dont have any and I was thinking of making some pot holders but all I have is regular batting and I cant get to a store anytime soon