jeanne, help us

that is the best of all the ones i've been looking at too. simple shape and looks like it would hold about any weight casserole. i have some other links for various kitchen items if you want them, Ms P. just holler, eh. j.

"jennellh" wrote... I'm not Jeanne but here's one of several pattern ideas that are available:

Me, me, me. Jeanne - may I have the links for other kitchen items please??

Why haven't we dubbed Jeanne the Queen of Internet Research??

Pauline Northern California

Earlier this Summer someone posted a link to some bag patterns on tipnut. So, I've been looking there for other things:

Hanne in London

Thank you, thank you all. Now that I've studied them, I'm wondering about safety. Assuming that a casserole is hot and heavy (not to mention a little 'messy'), how well do any of these work? Have any of you actually made and used one? Polly

I've never used any, but I've seen them used to bring stuff to potluck dinners, so I assume they work okay. I'm sure they work at least as well as wrapping something in a bath towel :) I have a Pyrex Portable - a

9x13 glass pan with cover in an insulated bag. It comes with a hot/cold pack so is good for both hot and cold. . I also have an insulated carrying case for my crock pot.

Julia > Thank you, thank you all. Now that I've studied them, I'm wondering about

Polly, I'm not Jeanne but have "designed" a casserole cozy that is fairly simple and fits the bill, possibly. I will try to explain it here, sort of. Maybe I will be able to get a picture of mine to post too.......

Supplies needed: Outer fabric, approximately 15" (width + depth +ease/utensil room/etc) x

40" (twice [length + depth] (don't forget the "handles" on the ends of the pan) add about 5 inches for a flap) Same amount of cotton batting, Insulbright (insulated batting) and liner fabric (muslin works real well ) Length of bias binding for flap Optional, 2" piece of Velcro to hold flap in place.

Layer, in this order, Muslin-cotton batting-Insulbright-outer fabric. Quilt a bit to hold everything together. Doesn't have to be fancy and you don't want it close, I generally use a "big" serpentine stitch in a

4" or so diagonal grid. Trim edges even and zig zag/serge all edges. Designate one end the "flap". Round corners, trimming a bit of the sides of the flap. Bind flap end, leave a bit of binding tail at both ends to be caught in the seam. Bind across the other end to finish it. Sew one side of Velcro to right side about an inch below the binding. Fold end up to flap fold line. Stitch sides together with a generous quarter inch seam. At "bottom" box the corners. (Fold so seam lines up with "bottom" fold. Stitch across corners formed, about 1 1/2"-2" from corners.) Turn right side out. Insert pan, fold flap and mark for other part of Velcro. Remove pan and sew on the Velcro.

It is ready to use. (I hope this all makes some sort of sense.... It is early.)

Pati, in Phx

Polly Esther wrote:

I have one rather like that, and it's very nice, since it will hold anything from a small casserole to a 13" x 9" baking dish. :)

:-) j.

"Roberta" wrote...

Polly: Jennelle kindly posted this: "I'm not Jeanne but here's one of several pattern ideas that are available:

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Thanks, Jennell! Now I'd like to add my two or three cents to the project. I've had a similar casserole caddy for years. I picked it up at a craft sale. My caddy looks like the one on line, but I think it is a tad more functional. Mine has a similar (bias tape edged) rectangle with handle area. Instead of having two 'wings' added for the side flaps, mine has a long (bias tape edged) rectangle that is centered on the first rectangle, so it forms a figure like the Red Cross. Pin this to the first rectangle. Sew it where it overlaps, on three sides only. That leaves a side open so you have a pocket. Insert a sturdy base into the pocket. Masonite is fine. Finally, I keep a very large sturdy diaper pin on my caddy. This will secure the flaps. I just do not trust the sealing tape to hold a heavy casserole that wants to slide out right onto the church parking lot! I think my version will answer your concerns about safety. Is this clear? BTW: I use dowel handles but I've seen these with wooden spoon handles, a fun touch for a gift.

Pat in Virginia, getting ready to go see "Mama Mia!"

There, Pat. Yes. A diaper pin it is. Two, I think. I don't trust the velcro either. Your problem-solving skills are excellent. Thank you. Polly

Me, too, Jeanne! If you have time, that is. You really are regal, you just don't know it. You'll always be a Queen to me!