Hot dish holders
12-08-2014, 03:13 AM
#12
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At sewing group on Thursday, some of the gals were making hot bowl holders used in the microwave. I decided to see if I could make something to hold a hot casserole coming out of the oven so that it could to used at the table. I searched QB and saw a square one I liked so I whipped one up. I didn't have any batting that is used for potholders, (what is it called? My mind is a blank right now). I used two layers of cotton batting. I don't think that is enough to keep from getting burned, but if you grab the tabs, you can get a really good hold on it to pass it at the table. I need to get to JoAnns to get the right batting. I'm thinking with the next one, I might use some Timtex on the bottom to give it more stability.
12-08-2014, 05:28 PM
#13
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Quiltin-nannie is not using this in the microwave, but as a potholder for a hot dish after it comes out of the oven. Unless I misunderstood the original post? I probably did misunderstand.
I have heard too many stories of fabric items igniting in the microwave to even consider making anything fabric to go in a microwave. If the item is used on a table after the item is baked or microwaved, Insulbrite would work fine and protect the surface it's placed on. Personally, I would not put anything fabric in a microwave. No matter what anyone else said.
I have heard too many stories of fabric items igniting in the microwave to even consider making anything fabric to go in a microwave. If the item is used on a table after the item is baked or microwaved, Insulbrite would work fine and protect the surface it's placed on. Personally, I would not put anything fabric in a microwave. No matter what anyone else said.
12-08-2014, 05:32 PM
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You can't use insulbright in a microwave - only 100% cotton fabric, batting and thread. However, if it a hot dish holder for something you take out of the oven then insul bright is okay. I've made several microwave bowl holders and we love them. I need to make a few larger ones for some our bigger bowls.
12-09-2014, 04:15 AM
#18
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Insulbrite!! I just couldn't think of the name of it. I really won't use this for microwave. I just want it for hot dishes from the oven. Thanks for restarting my brain for me! Will be off to JoAnns to get some Insulbrite!!
12-09-2014, 06:37 AM
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Maybe you could attach "handles" from one corner to the other on each side for easier portage.
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