bibi

While making a hot pad I realized I do not like the crackle or feel of insul-brite. I did have it embedded between layers of warm and natural batting, but still do not care for it. Is there a another way to make the hot pads so one will not get burned, but still does not use the metallic stuff? Thank you.

EasyPeezy

Three layers of cotton batting works just as well.

Prism99

Bearisgray mentioned that layers of old towels work well.

Skyangel

Besides Insulbrite with a layer of cotton batting, I have also used the silver ironing board fabric with a layer of cotton batting on each side. Both work well.

lynnie

I found 2 layers of cotton batt works well, also old towels are good too.

NiaJane

My Mom used 2 or 3 layers of denim from old jeans. I still have a few she made and they work quite well.

moonrise

I don't like the initial crinkly sound of the Insul-bright, but after the potholder is washed and dried a couple of times, the crinklies go away.

(Just thought I'd mention it, in case you haven't washed the potholder yet.)

bibi

Thanks so much I greatly appreciate your advice. I also like to add I used the wrong term, I meant to say potholders instead of hot pads, but I can see your advice would apply just as well. So thanks again, especially moonrise. I will try washing them and see if I am happier with them.

tessagin

just a quickie but I am amazed how often people "do not" wash their potholders. We use ours daily and they get washed with the towels. Often food gets on them. Can't believe how some people just wipe them off then put them back in the drawer. Bugs and mold come to mind.

mckwilter

I use one layer of the Teflon silver ironing board fabric, shiny side out, a layer of batting (I use W&N, Hobbs, or old towels), and a top. I will use a FQ for the top, layer all the layers and FMQ (great practice/warm up pieces and no waste), then cut into 9x9 squares. I use the left over long pieces to make handle holders for metal handle pans. They slide onto the handle ancd you can leave them on while you're cooking as long as you keep them away from the heat source.