Any natural fiber batting would be okay. If you don't have batting handy you could use several layers of flannel. There is a type of batting called Insul Bright which is insulated.

Just don't use polyester batting or fabric - it could melt.

Donna

I use Insul Bright - it works well.
Sue

I've used a couple of layers of cotton batting, but Inul Bright would be the ideal for something extremely hot.

How about cutting up a terry bath towel. the centers get worn but the outer edges are usually good. Stitch several layers together before inserting. I have often wondered about using denim from Jeans. Like most clothing, there are spots that are not as much worn but would be suitable for padding (wadding as it used to be called!

June in Cincinnati

I have seen Insul Bright at WalMart if you are lucky enough to have one nearby that hasn't closed their fabric dept.

Mary

I just made my Mom some potholders. For the backing, I used ironing board cover fabric, that silvery stuff. Worked great.. just another idea.

Thanks for all the ideas. I do have a wal-mart so I will start with the Insul-bright or I do have some left over flannel. These guys are so funny-our alma mater changed their picture of their mascot from a funny rabbit to a serious and scary rabbit. They heard I had some "old school" fabric and they want potholders. I wanted to do a small wall hanging but no they want potholders.

I use leftover "natural" cotton batting from quilts. There's always the edges, which are sometimes just the right width. I use a couple of layers.

How about picking up some ready made potholders from the dollar store and using them?

I just 'recovered' some of my old potholders. I also use old towels for fillers.
If you have denim on the back it should be thick enough. You can test the potholder to see if it is thick enough to use before you sew it together.
I had to buy my InsulBright from JoAnn online, I have the same prob with no places to shop. The three Walmarts around me do not carry it.

My walmart had both the insul bright and warm and natural and the latter was a dollar cheaper so I got the warm and natural. Of course, I mis spoke and asked for ultra bright!!!That is a great idea to buy a hot pad from the dollar store and just cover over it. May try that also.

Thanks.Deanna

I use old potholders sometimes, but the Insul-bright is by far the best thing I've used. You can use it for the hottest pots and not feel the heat.

Kate