Potholder question.....
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I quilt one side of the potholder with a muslin back then I sandwich the quilted piece, insulbrite and the backing. So it feels "thick". This way I am not quilting the insulbrite. I just think (No basis what so ever other than what I think) that the more holes that are punched in it the less insulating it is. Since potholders aren't bigger than 12" squares, they hold up fine in the wash.
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My favorite filling for potholders was the table protector stuff - after it had been shrunk - the shrinkage was over 25% - but it ended up being about perfect for one-layer potholder filling.
I also use old terry cloth towels for filling. Another excellent filler is old wool sweaters that have been shrunk. Wool is one of the better protectors against heat.
Like Iclang says - when polyester gets wet, you will get hot. My Mom made some from pre quilted scraps that contained polyester - (even my sainted Mother occasionally goofed up!) - they are okay as long as they are dry. I've gotten scalded a couple of times when the lid slipped when I was draining the potatoes.
I also use old terry cloth towels for filling. Another excellent filler is old wool sweaters that have been shrunk. Wool is one of the better protectors against heat.
Like Iclang says - when polyester gets wet, you will get hot. My Mom made some from pre quilted scraps that contained polyester - (even my sainted Mother occasionally goofed up!) - they are okay as long as they are dry. I've gotten scalded a couple of times when the lid slipped when I was draining the potatoes.
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