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Giving ten minute table runners as Christmas gifts?

Old 11-07-2012, 04:23 AM
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i think i may try the flannel. i buy a lot of flannel on black friday -last year bought 8 yardsof white on top of all the other flannel i bought. will definitely give this a try.
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Old 11-07-2012, 05:21 AM
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Just be sure to prewash your flannel. Glad I did.
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Old 11-07-2012, 08:37 AM
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I like flannel as batting in runners, makes it easier to quilt the top. When I have no flannel I use heavier fabric (old curtains recycled) as backing, no batting needed. My 3rd option is thin polyester fleece which I buy as Chinese made blankets for about 2 $ apiece. I use these for batting in general.
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Old 11-07-2012, 11:39 AM
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I always use flannel for batting in table runners and placemats. Gives them some weight without being bulky.
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Old 11-08-2012, 03:48 AM
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I used white felt and it worked fine and was inexpensive.
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Old 11-08-2012, 03:49 AM
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Sorry should have mentioned I quilted it after it was put together with a straight line quilting pattern.
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Old 11-08-2012, 04:35 AM
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I acyually did embroidery on long center fabric then added outer fabric turned out great everyone loved them
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Old 11-08-2012, 05:57 AM
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I think it's a lovely idea. I wish someone would put the effort in to make me a gift for Christmas! I am making placemats and bordered towels for Christmas gifts I just finished a pillowcase cover and I used iron-on Pellon, the result was great, it gave a nice substance to the piece, was easy to sew and not too stiff! Also, for some reason it seemed to make it easier to iron after it was assembled.
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I think they would make great Christmas gifts!
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Old 11-08-2012, 06:05 AM
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The first time I saw one of these I was given it as a gift. I had no idea until she showed me how she had done it that it was so easy. I thought it looked great. I think fabric choice is key. I have the pattern now and plan to make some but haven't yet. I like the flannel idea so will use that when I start making them. I had gotten a huge amount of material from a lady on Craigs List and some was flannel in a pattern I am not crazy about so this would be a good place for it.
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