LI_diva

Hey Friends,

I’ve searched the boards but haven’t found an answer to my question.

I’ve pieced a table runner, and not sure what batting to use to quilt it. Would you use insul-brite so hot dishes can be set down on it? One or two layers? Will it wash up well?

Any other thoughts?


Thanks so much!

Fizzle

I generally just use batting. Single layer. My tabletop has glass so i dont worry too much. Times i feel i need more i use a trivet

toverly

I have used both insulbrite and another time cotton batting. Both laid on the table the same way. Even with the insulbrite, I use hot pads. I would save the insulbrite for true hot pads. I can never remember which one has it in it and which one doesn't.

illinois

I'd say it depends on how you are going to use this runner. If it's for hot dishes, you may want more in it. But if it's only for decoration, you may want something not so puffy so vases or other decor will sit evenly on it. One placemat pattern I have suggests simply using a layer of pre-washed/pre-shrunk flannel only to give it a bit of body.

SueZQ from MN

If I am not going to use my runner or topper as a hot pad, I like using fusible fleece. It gives nice body, but lays flat. I have also used felt and liked the results a lot.

quiltedsunshine

For hot pads, I like Insulbrite in the middle of 2 layers of cotton batting.

For a table runner, I like 1 layer of Winline 80/20.

Onebyone

I use deco bond for table runners. It lays flat.

Mkotch

I use insul-brite for anything that might have hot items on it, but usually, I use regular cotton batting scraps for decorative table runners and table toppers. I don't like table runners which don't have any batting at all - they just slide around too much, and I like the heft of the ones with batting.

quiltsfor

I've never used insul-bright before and have ordered some as I want to make up some hot pads and oven mitts. Are there any tricks to using it, or is it just like regular batting? I was thinking of layering between cotton batting, but was wondering if that would be too thick. I don't want my hot pads or oven mitts to be so thick/heavy/stiff that I can't use them to grip pans or cookie sheets.

If I only use the insul-bright as the first layer under the 'top' and a second layer of cotton batting on the 'back' is that insulation enough? Or is it better to go with a sandwich of insul-bright layered between batting layers? Or is isnul-bright good enough to just use alone?

quiltedsunshine

Insul bright is NOT good alone. A friend gave me hot mits with only Insul-bright and I burned my fingers.