I have made 2 and used the pattern the Teresa had on here a year of so ago. I liked it and so did those that I gave ot to. Perhaps she could direct you to it. Jayne

Kate and others,
Here is a link to my previous post giving the directions to make the carrier. The first of this kind was given to my sister years ago when she was teaching. One of her student's mother made hers as a gift and she wanted me to make some extras for her to give as gifts. It's very handy and easy to make. The vinyl or oil cloth interior makes it easy to clean up any spills. I have used a square of artist canvas as the insert for the base. You can find these canvases at Michael's or Hobby Lobby.

Here is a link that might be useful: Link to post for casserole carrier directions

Just a note. I used a ceramic tile that I bought at the home store for one of mine and thought it could be heated before putting it to use to keep things warm. worked. Jayne

Good idea, Jayne! That's been the biggest problem I have had with this project - finding a non-flexible something the right size to put in the bottom to make a stable base.

thanks for that idea!
Teresa

Wow...can't believe this...I have just made two casserole cozies, one as a "prototype" and one that is a final example. I searched the web for patterns and in addition to Teresa's, I found one at: www.sewingmamas.com and one at the babylock web site (they call it a casserole cover). It is a free download, lots of pictures, and had enough information for me to make a paper pattern piece, which is what I did. I plan to make at least 12 of them for Christmas presents and a paper pattern piece will be so much easier for me.
I went to Lowes and found a 2'x4' piece of 5.2MM luaun plywood for $5.18. This is sturdy but thin. The young man there cut it into 12 pieces that are 12 x 8 and are large enough to hold any size casserole. He charged me $1.00 to make the extra cuts. I would not do this on a weekend when they are busy! The cuts are rough but easily smoothed down with a piece of sandpaper or sanding block. I got 12 boards for about $6.00.
I made a pocket to fit the board and centered and stitched the pocket onto the bottom of the cozy.
I had a 1/2" dowel so haven't had a chance to find them yet.

I used insulbrite and just lined the cozy with muslin.
It works beautifully. Going to wash it soon and see how the insulbrite holds up in washing.
If I can figure out how, I will post a picture of the cozy I made.
Murphy

I like that. It looks like it would make a great gift, too.