busy fingers

"Necessity is the mother of invention" they say and you have done that. Great idea.

osewme

I'll be making a second one soon and a little more "manly" for him.
Thanks for all the kind comments.

GeeGee

Great bowl, kudos to your daughter for the creative idea and to you for making it happen!

romanojg

Great job. I made my first one last night. I had these kits that I had bought a few years ago at a retreat. I've been cleaning and organizing my sewing room so that I can start sewing in there again, (instead of all over the house) and I came across them figured it'd be an easy project and at least I'd done some sewing over the weekend. I think the darts need to be deeper and I really like how yours crisscross. I have a set of 4 so I think I'll go thru my stash and find fabric to make four more that will go with what I have and do them like yours. Thank you and your friend for sharing this great idea.

romanojg

The main thing to remember is that everything has to be 100% cotton if you are putting them in the microwave. The thread, fabric, batting to keep it from catching fire. If you don't make them 100 cotton I wouldn't put them in the microwave just as a holder when you take the dish out.

oldquilter

Great idea, one I will try!

osewme

Thanks romanojg for the reminder on the 100% cotton on everything. I make mine out of 100% cotton (everything) & have never had a microwave problem. Even if you don't use them "in" the microwave they can still be used to hold hot bowls & cold bowls. They are great for when eating ice cream to keep your hands from getting cold.

GreatStarter

I think you have stumbled upon a wonderful idea! Thanks to both you and your daughter (was it her idea?) for a great tip. Love the double one you made.

eimay

Great idea. It makes sense.

osewme

Yes eimay, this was my DD's idea. She's very clever in ways like this.