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Question of the Day for May 24th: I hope that you don't think this is a stupid question but everyone seems to be making owl potholders sew I was wondering, when & if you do (or already have) make any potholders are they just decorative or do you make them to use? & if just decorative why & if not why not? & if you do make them to use: do you put insul-bright in the middle of them? & If not what are you putting in the middle? Boy I sure hope this reads properly I have re-read it & corrected it 4 times! Thanks & have A GREAT DAY!
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Good question! I've never made potholders so I am very interested in the answers you get.
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I have never made any, I wanted to buy that owl design for potholders but I feel it is a bit too expensive for me to do so. I understand they use insul brite inbetween layers. It is supposed to be heat resistant.
yes it is & thank you I hope these answers help you out too! Hugs Loralye
Hi Loralye, I only use INSULBRITE in between layers when making pot holders. It stops you from getting burnt fingers. Love Chris
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shirley124
24 May 2012
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I also have never made a pot holder, but I have bought the owls in the kitchen set. I hope to make some one day lol. Shirley
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me too they are sew darn cute! I really want to make them!
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asterixsew
24 May 2012
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And guess what I too have never made a pot holder either.
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well I am learning alot of good tips here today! sew maybe this will help you too! Thanks Caroline Hugs Loralye
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I haven't make any potholders. My daughter crochets me beautiful thick cotton ones, so I haven't even tried. They sure are pretty.
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I love the crocheted ones too!
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I'm putting a zipper in back and will make a coin purse. they are so cute
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oh now isn`t that a cute & clever idea! way to go I look forward to seeing it!
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I'll be making these adorable owls for decorative purposes but will use insul-bright as you never know... I prefer to use the potholders I crochet from cotton yarn (like Parkermom).
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I love these & I buy them all the time I crochet but can`t read a pattern they work really well too
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Yes, I make them to use as well as for show. Insulbrite is great. It can be hooped without stabilizer and then the fashion/applique fabric put down and stitch. Then add lining on top and stitch around, cut out leaving a border and turn. I usually put a teaspoon or 2 of lavender in before closing. Smells so good.
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WOW that's a great idea!!! I never thought of that. Thanks sew much Grannieannie
thanks for the info I plan on making them as soon as I get time
do you make them in a big hoop
The potholders from Mutz designs that all the cuties are making come 5x7. 6x8. 7x7 and 8x8 each design in the set. Hugs Joyce
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Well owls are too small for potholders because I only have a 5 x 7 hoop. My first few owls I put warm and natural batting, but then I ran out and started putting in insul-bright. It works so much better. They don't get as wrinkled when done. Susan
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hey thats a good tip! thanks Susan, Hugs Loralye
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blueeyedblonde
25 May 2012
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I made a pair of oven mitts years ago and wore them out a long time ago. I put batting between - don't remember what. Now we have several different types of batting we can use. I bought a sample bag because it had the kind for tater bags and I also got some insul-bright and four other kinds, all for $5 (a promo). So as I now have the right kind of batting guess I'll have to make some!
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My answer is YES and NO I have made some of these pot holders Yes I put insul-bright in the middle. No I have not used them because I hung them on the front of the oven and they look so cute I cant stand to thought of spoiling them . Hugs Joyce
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