I don't think I would care for the runners without batting unless it was a dresser scarf or something like that. I don't think I have seen one with no batting though so I can't say for sure whether I would like it or not. I know cost is relevant for most of us but I think I would use scraps of batting or make less runners. If you was selling them, then of course you have to up the price & consumers are looking for bargains. Kind of a catch 22 thing. People that don't quilt, just don't get it. They have no idea what things cost to piece &/or quilt or the time involved.