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    Old 11-13-2010, 04:37 PM
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    I made a table topper for my Thanksgiving table, but I DO NOT want it to be thick at all - although I DO want it quilted. I want it to lie just like a tablecloth would. Is it OK to just quilt the top and backing with no batting? I have never done that, so am uncertain as to how it will look. Should I put a piece of muslin or other fabric in as the batting, perhaps?

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    Old 11-13-2010, 04:41 PM
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    Dont understand the question!
    What exactly do you mean when you say you want it quilted- do you mean you want to embroider it?
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    Old 11-13-2010, 04:41 PM
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    Not an expert on table toppers but think muslin good idea would help to ease seams showing when quilted.
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    Old 11-13-2010, 04:42 PM
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    I would just get a flannel for the batting layer and then quilt as usually.
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    Old 11-13-2010, 04:48 PM
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    I agree with Quiltlonger. I understand you want a nice flat surface so I would omit the batting but I would add muslin inside so the quilting will look smoother and you will still have a nice flat runner.
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    Old 11-13-2010, 04:53 PM
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    I think I would use flannel.
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    Old 11-13-2010, 04:59 PM
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    it really depends on how (pieced) the top is, does it Need an extra layer to hide all the seam on the back of your pieced top?
    if you do i have used muslin and a lightweight single sided flannel, or you can use an interfacing. if the seams don't show through the backing you do not need the extra layer. the big table cloth i made for my daughter had large blocks on the top and the backing was a print, it's reversable, i did not use a center layer and put it together pillowcase style and quilted it, turned out great. go for it

    Originally Posted by quiltingnonie
    I made a table topper for my Thanksgiving table, but I DO NOT want it to be thick at all - although I DO want it quilted. I want it to lie just like a tablecloth would. Is it OK to just quilt the top and backing with no batting? I have never done that, so am uncertain as to how it will look. Should I put a piece of muslin or other fabric in as the batting, perhaps?

    Thanking you and blessing you in advance for all your expert knowledge :thumbup:
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    Old 11-13-2010, 05:03 PM
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    I'm thinking that flannel would be good.
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    Old 11-13-2010, 05:10 PM
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    There are a lot of seams, but the backing is a much darker color than the top. I have plenty of muslin, so perhaps I will try that.

    Thank you, ladies. Just knew I'd get some good input from you :)
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    Old 11-13-2010, 07:57 PM
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    I am going to say flannel too, muslin may not be quite thick enough to hide seams :D:D:D
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