Daily Check In

**Angicrafter** · May 30th, 2009

Sewing fixes everything, doesnt it ?? lol

**sharong** · May 30th, 2009

Originally Posted by pbrey8

It is suppose to be in the 80s today, then going into the 90s next week. So far I have just had my windows open and ceiling fans on. Next week I may have to turn on the air. I will miss the fresh air!

I am on the run for the next few days, so I will just be checking in as I get a chance to access a computer! Don't worry if I don't post!

Same forecast here..the air conditioner is on! So humid!

Siobhan Shadow · May 30th, 2009

Anyone missing today, anyone that has not been on for a while?

**debbsie** · May 30th, 2009

Originally Posted by tndenim

Debbsie- what do you use on the inside of your oven mitts to keep from getting you hands burned? I've tried some insulation stuff from the fabric shop - but it still lets a lot of heat go thru. And taking heavy pans from the oven - no way!

I use 2 layers of insulation. The insulation that is nearest the hot pans has a silver, heat resistant side. The other is a batting without the silver side. I end up with 8 layers on each oven mitt:
Layers 1 & 8 are the outside fabric
Layers 2 & 7 are the batting without the silver side
Layers 3 & 6 are the batting with the silver side facing out
Layers 4 & 5 are the lining fabric

I hope this makes sense to you.

Here's a thread that I posted a long time ago and maybe it will be clearer here:
http://www.designsbysick.com/forums/...ven+mitt+queen

There are pictures there, too.

**sharong** · May 30th, 2009

thank you for posting your heat proof method again. I have some insultbrite but used only one layer...which and no batting.. Now I kow why it didn;t work HUGZ to ya!

**debbsie** · May 30th, 2009

sharong if you have any problems at all, just let me know. The layer of insulbrite and an extra layer of batting, not the cotton quilt batting but the polyester, should do just fine. I'll be happy to help in any way that I can. Good luck and post a picture when you're done!

**brendaj** · May 30th, 2009

Love the info on the heat proof oven mitts. Checking in here. Did a lot of laundry today. Had it hanging outside. I fell asleep on the couch and I hear this voice yelling "Wake up Brenda, It's going to storm. You have laundry on the line" I woke very confused. But ran out and got my laundry in the nick of time.
Lucky I have a neighbor who watches out for me. She also knows my habits well (napping). LOL
Have a great night all.
brenda in MI

**ginny1960** · May 30th, 2009

I have not seen Luna online for quite a while. I would have thought by now they would have fininshed putting in the cables, it has been about 2 weeks now. Hope she is alright.

**sharong** · May 30th, 2009

Originally Posted by Dreama

Good morning all. Going over to babysit my 4 grandchildren this morning, mow the yarn and then off to work this afternoon. Have a great day. Dreama

Dreama you are indeed a super woman.. KUDOS to you dear!

**sharong** · May 30th, 2009

Originally Posted by debbsie

sharong if you have any problems at all, just let me know. The layer of insulbrite and an extra layer of batting, not the cotton quilt batting but the polyester, should do just fine. I'll be happy to help in any way that I can. Good luck and post a picture when you're done!

Thanks so much, I have a pattern for the micro pads plus some hotpads to make and my son is a chef..So I want to do a good job. I just may request your expertise. Thanks for offering!

**Dreama** · May 31st, 2009

Good morning all, Have a wonderful day.

**watermelon** · May 31st, 2009

Howdy everyone. Hope y'all have a fun day. I'll be around, just off and on.

**tndenim** · May 31st, 2009

Originally Posted by debbsie

I use 2 layers of insulation. The insulation that is nearest the hot pans has a silver, heat resistant side. The other is a batting without the silver side. I end up with 8 layers on each oven mitt:
Layers 1 & 8 are the outside fabric
Layers 2 & 7 are the batting without the silver side
Layers 3 & 6 are the batting with the silver side facing out
Layers 4 & 5 are the lining fabric

I hope this makes sense to you.

Here's a thread that I posted a long time ago and maybe it will be clearer here:
http://www.designsbysick.com/forums/...ven+mitt+queen

There are pictures there, too.

Thanks so much for the information. It sounds like I did not have the right stuff. The insulation stuff recommended to me did not have a silver side. I'll check out the link too.

Thanks so much. Ya'll are such helpful folks on here.

**tndenim** · May 31st, 2009

Debbsie= I loved the mits you made. Those are real pretty and I love the fabrics. But where do you get the heat resistant batting with the liver lining? I've not seen it in my fabric shops around here.

**Angicrafter** · May 31st, 2009

Just popped in to say hi... I wont be on anymore today I have to go to the funeral home and then go help with food after the service. Take care all....see you tomorrow

**sharong** · May 31st, 2009

Checking in and out till later today.

Siobhan Shadow · May 31st, 2009

Is anyone MIA today? Just concerned. Shari

**ginny1960** · May 31st, 2009

I still have not seen Luna on for atleast 2 weeks. Hope she is alright.

**debbsie** · May 31st, 2009

Happy Sunday everyone. It's a lovely sunny day here on the south west coast of Canada. It's 11:43 a.m. here. I think we're in the very last time zone in the world so I imagine you on the east coast are around 3 hours ahead making it around 3pm where you are. I will spend a good part of today working on my latest pair of oven mitts. If anyone needs a pair, just give me a shout. Enjoy this lovely day, all you sewing buddies.