How I Would Modify the Insul-Bright Oven Mitt Pattern

This past weekend, I tried my hand at the oven mitt pattern that is on the packaging for Insul-Bright batting.  I made two sets.  One of the sets I modified and the other set I stuck to the instructions.  After making a total of 4 oven mitts (because I think they should come in pairs) here are my thoughts on the pattern that is on the batting:

1.  I think that quilting them gives them more character.  The instructions do not say to quilt but I did a meandering pattern on the bird ones and I think they feel better on the hands.  The His and Hers ones were made according to the directions with no quilting.

2.  The thumb needs to be a bit longer.  Perhaps the pattern should be enlarged 175% or even 200% instead of the 150% that is in the instructions  They are fine for me but I have small hands so they may feel a little snug on someone with larger hands.

I made the first pair for a friend who invited us to their Thanksgiving dinner and she was very happy and surprised.  Her's were fussy cut and patchwork and I love how well they turned out.

The second set I made yesterday and I am pretty proud of my creativeness with them.  They are "His and Hers"  Double sided so that if HE is getting something out of the oven the mustaches are facing up and if SHE is getting it out, dress forms.  I think it would make a super cute wedding gift/housewarming gift. 

Here is how my cat feels about my using the bed to spread out works in progress:

I was also pleasantly surprised at how much I liked fussy cutting the bird ones.  Next oven mitts will be made larger so that someone with bigger hands can use them.  I was also thinking about doing some smaller ones for my nieces to use in their "kiddie kitchens".  Of course those will just get regular batting...no need for the Insul-bright since they won't be handling hot items.