I have made 2 tablecovers (with embroidered curtains to match). I have a pattern but I also make a top for my antique 'dry sink' . I also make coasters to match. I have a round table but still make a square cover & turn it so that all 4 corners are barely off the table. It's very pretty! & a nice look! At least I think so. Yes, you have to be careful with your quilting so you don't have a lot of 'bumps' for your glasses to fall over. I did some stitch in the ditch on the 9 patch & some stipple on the squares. On one of the scalloped borders, I did a design & the other I just did a 'meandering' stitch . Nothing special on the quilting. Mine both have a batting & a backing just like a quilt?? It is called for in the pattern. Don't have any pictures of it on this laptop but if you like I could get some?? i haven't had any luck putting pictures on here but I would try. good luck!