Potholders.  They’re a necessity of life. It’s not like you can bake anything without  having a way to get it back out of the oven.  You need potholders.  Yes, need.

 

The popular choice of today is silicone.  The flappy little things are amazing and even look “techno” in their sleek simplicity.  Look:

 

 

A mere 11.19 (15.99 retail) for two at Amazon.com.

 

Or, one could have something soft, comfortable, and hand made.  Quilted squares (or solid panels if you prefer I’m sure) sandwich layers of felted wool to create the perfect protection for your hands.  Functional AND beautiful.  My favorite.  Behold!

 

 

I bought four of these.  I love them, I’ve used them extensively, and they still look like new.  Look!

 

 

I have red, green, blue, and yellow.  They’re so pretty!   Silicone has nothing on these babies!

 

One more time… look… workmanship…

 

I strongly recommend a trip to Cathe’s Shop at Etsy and treat yourself to these beautiful kitchen TOOLS!