I really like using Insul-brite I use it in ALL of my table runners and Placemats. I have an antique wooden table that use to be great grandparents and quite often use an extra placemat like a pot holder to set hot things on from the oven and this way I know no harm will come to the table. I haven't had any problems with tipping glasses since it is pretty stable. I think you really have many choices of what to use and just need to decide which will work best for you With the situations they will be used in. I enjoy making placemats and using my walking foot to do them.