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What batting should I use to make tablerunners and table toppers lay flat?

What batting should I use to make tablerunners and table toppers lay flat?

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Old 04-08-2013, 01:04 PM
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I prefer Pellon fusible fleece for table runners and toppers.
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Old 04-08-2013, 02:51 PM
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When I make table runners I use muslin, it makes them lie nice and are easy to wash and iron if needed,
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Old 04-08-2013, 03:02 PM
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So that's why I bought the Thermore!!
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Old 04-08-2013, 06:22 PM
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Warm n Natural is my batt of choice. The scrim helps to keep it all flat. Wondering if it was taken out of the dryer right away. I take mine out when finished, give them a pat or two to smooth and they are good to go.
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Old 04-08-2013, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by pocoellie View Post
I think that the problem may have been that you didn't wash the fabrics first.
This would be my guess also. Poly batting does not shrink, unwashed cotton fabric does. This is why I always wash my fabric in hot water before I use it.
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Pre wash everything..polyester no..but all coton fabric, batting, etc. seems to shrink. I just washed a mat top left from a group I made awhile ago, because when I made them I didn't prewash all of the fq's and the batting and they didn't look as nice after they were washed. warm and Natural shrinks and most precuts do also. so I have not used them and they do cost more than yardage when you figure it up. some flannels shrink a lot. love the suggestions made here on the board that solve so many problems. Thanks to all of you!
Now if I could just get them all read and still get sewing and chores done too.
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I don't care for polyester, but that is just me. I use Hobb's 100% cotton or 80/20 I wash after I quilt and love the way it looks after, more vintage.
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I like to use thermore, it was originally made for use in clothing. It is very lightweight so it lays flat and quilts up very nicely.
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