Was thinking of posting this under “What is it?” then figured it would be guessed at the first visit. Decided to just let you in on my stupidity.
I cook with cast iron frying pans. Handles are generally hot on these pans. I was busy turning, what? fried potatoes, I think. Laid the potholder down on the edge of the stove, went to do something else. When I turned around, there were flames about three inches coming up off the potholder. I remembered it was hot when I laid it there, but since I had just used it on a hot pan, thought nothing of it.
The blessing? That I spied it whenever I did, otherwise, there could have been a problem.
Of course, I quickly picked it up and put it under running water in the sink. Until it dried, with the large black corner and I was able to access the damage, I did not realize how much had been afire and destroyed.
My oldest daughter made those potholders for me not very long ago. I lament having set one afire! 
Think I am going to invest in some of those newer oven mitts that can’t burn.
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Well it certainly was a good thing you weren`t ingrossed in your “Blue Redux” at the time. LOL A blessing indeed Iona.
Aaagh! Glad you caught it too!
Nice close up and a good reminder of the dangers that are hiding in the kitchen. I like the colors and contrast. I’ve enjoyed catching up on your blog.
dont think it would have been that easy to guess.
interesting shot, I have done that myself…
highly recommend the new ones of silicone
Quick thinking, Iona: good for you! Too bad about the potholder though.
Definitely a blessing that you noticed it when you did! Great use of the theme. And a great shot as well. Good Idea about the non-burnable potholders. Maybe use the ones your daughter made you for the table to put hot dishes on?
Thanks to all of you for your comments!! I will look into purchasing those potholders that don’t burn, and, Penny, I’ll use these my daughter made for the table setting.
Definitely a blessing. Good catch for the theme though
Definitely a blessing that you caught it before harm was done. As the saying goes “stuff happens”. Usually when we least expect it!
A blessing for sure, at least it made a great take on the theme. Another vote for silicone pot holders too. They seem like they should melt but don’t.
We will all be thinking of you Monday Iona, wishing the best of all outcomes for you,
As you already know, Ron. Surgery is yet to come. Thanks for your kind thoughts, though.
Oh..scary moments!!! Glad it ended well.
Hey, Sue! Good to hear from you. Yes, it was scary after the fact. Because I had already put the burn out. I could have laid it aside and left the kitchen and then it would have been bad. Thanks for the visit and reply.