quiltstringz

I normally use Thermore batting (very thin polyester) for table runners and toppers and haven't have any issues. It drapes pretty nicely

oh munner

I HATE the term birthing as well.... seems like quite a ridiculous use of the word.

Gail B

I use Warm & Natural in all my table cloths & do not have an issue with glasses tipping. I do not cover them with plastic even though we eat with them on the table. The table cloths wash well & I have not had a problem with stains even juice from beet pickles washes right out if I spray the stain first.

Bneighbor

I am with you ladies, I HATE the word "birthing" as a quilting term. I vote we find a new term. But the quilt police may want to arrest us for disorderly conduct!

citruscountyquilter

I too use quilts for table cloths. I make them with Warm and Natural and do not cover them with plastic. When they get dirty I just throw them in the washer. Glasses do not tip over. Granted, I do not have toddlers eating on them but they stand up well to the normal daily use of adults. For the most part my friends are horrified that first of all I would use a quilt on the table and then double horrified that there isn't plastic over it.

charsuewilson

I'd use flannel or no batting. You want it to drape properly. My MIL always put a piece of plastic over the table cloth. That way the table and table cloth wouldn't get damaged with spills. But you need good potholders to keep fro melting the plastic.

psychonurse

I think we have be -labored this point too much.