scaroca

very nice sherry. I love it :thumbup: :thumbup:

pinwheelprincess

I made one for my daughter & she used for carrying jewelry in her suitcase.

wildyard

I actually have 2 longish hotpad/potholders that I had no clue what to do with. They were handed down to me from my DSIL, still brand new as not to his color preferences. They will be perfect for these and even are long enough to use regular size baggies!!!! Thank you for a wonderful idea!! hugs and smilessssss

rwquilts

I've also made these and used the snack bags and they hold up nicely! I have also taken the concept and made my own quilted covers with pockets and needle holders to turn out some really pretty extensive travel sewing kits...I love them and am using one right now as I'm travelling...you can also use ziplock sandwich size baggies and cut off the excess after you've stitched them down...it's cheaper, too.

I also like to use them as small first aid kits for your cars!

snicktrain

Very clever. Thank you. :thumbup:

cabinfever

I have a made something like this, but hadn't though of starting with a ready made potholder. Thanks Sherry (ssnare), as I have a few new potholders that don't go well in the kitchen too. I recommend "freezer" weight bags if you can... they will hold up much longer. Also, the ones with a little handle on them are a bit easier to open & close fast. Quart size is good, even if you have to trim them a little shorter to fit.

I saw a YouTube video on a similar idea by Marguerita McManus recently, where she uses those small softside lunchbox totes, with zippers all around, then sews the ziplocks down on the inside bottom edge. Good for those carrying rotary cutters & other sharp tools to class. She actually has 2 different videos on this for those who want visual training on a similar idea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ3Qo-bcVOY Using cheap recycle tote
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOQkcPKcha4 Using softside lunch tote.

GramaLaura

COOL!! :D

damaquilts

oh what a great idea. I have some "potholders" that I made awhile back and wondered what to do with them. This is perfect.
they weren't thick enough to use as proper potholders.

Patchworkmarion

That's cool.Thank you.

glenda5253

Thank you - very neat!