Need help with potholder
#1
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Hi ladies,
I want to make a potholder for a friend but I'm wondering what to stuff it with? I checked online and the patterns I saw called for quilt batting. The only fabric store in town closed. I only have some fiberfil. I'd like to send this out this weekend and have no way of getting to the store. Think I can use the fiberfil? Anybody have any other suggestions? I was thinking of buying a cheap one at the dollar store and quilting over it, LOL!
Feel free to e-mail me direct since I don't get to the board every day.
Thanks,
I want to make a potholder for a friend but I'm wondering what to stuff it with? I checked online and the patterns I saw called for quilt batting. The only fabric store in town closed. I only have some fiberfil. I'd like to send this out this weekend and have no way of getting to the store. Think I can use the fiberfil? Anybody have any other suggestions? I was thinking of buying a cheap one at the dollar store and quilting over it, LOL!
Feel free to e-mail me direct since I don't get to the board every day.
Thanks,
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I just bought a new book called, "101 fun to quilt Potholders." It says to use three layers of cotton batting. You can also use the insul-bright, if you like. I don't think fiberfill is a good idea to use at all. Good luck with your potholders!! :D :D :D :D
#8
I haven't made pot holders but some people say the they use insul-bright in the to help with heat so you don't burn your hands if you are going to use them. Old ironing board pads may be a great idea.
#9
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Thanks for the tips girls. My problem is that there is no fabric store in town. I have no car so can't get to Walmart (don't even know where the closest one is, i went with somebody a few years ago and it was about 2 hrs away) I can buy some in NYC but I won't go just for one thing and I know my girls will want to go next weekend when they are home from College so I am saving to spend then, LOL!
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