On Apr 3, 3:01*pm, sf > wrote:
> On Sat, 2 Apr 2011 14:49:35 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
>
> > wrote:
> > > Cast-iron pan handle mitt. *Handier than a full length mitt for
> > > stovetop work. *Source: ARS
>
> > A frugal person with a sewing machine can whip these up from some many
> > layered terry towels. or just wrap a towel around the handle a few
> > times. * Easy to launder and the price is right.
>
> If you do it, congratulations - but you're the only one I've ever
> heard of who does that and I know serious sewers. *Now that I have a
> gas stove, most of mine are singed and I can see how they could start
> a serious kitchen fire. *One of these days, I'll replace them with the
> nonflammable type.
>
> --
>
> Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

I said "a" frugal person, myself not included - ha. But I
imagine it could be done. Heck - you could stitch up the sides of a
folded in two potholder. Might work.

I have one of those fancy quilted handle holders - in shape of a
lobster, snap on the tail to adjust the length and a hanging loop --
almost too nice to use -- 'twas a hostess gift from a wonderful
European guest who even folded the SHEETS the morning she left - laid
em on the washer. The usual guest doesn't even pull the sheets off
the BED, or ted the wet towels over a rack. (There!! - I finally used
that crossword puzzle word one never sees in print.)