nancyh58

I just use another layer of plain fabric in the middle. Adds just enough heft to lay flat and cushion knick-knacks so small light weight items don't topple over.

:-) Nancy in Big Rapids

Oops, I was referring to toppers that I don't "quilt", just stitch in the ditch.

smiles

I just tried a pellon product - 809 Decor Band in christmas placemats. It is an iron on backing that has extra firmness & is not thick. It is machine washable but haven't washed the placemats yet so hopefully they will be ok. I like they way is feels and would be great on runners & table cloths.

Janj

I have done both with and without, but do prefer with batting.. However recently I acquired a large amount of wide felt like material and I am going to use that next time as I think it will work out the way I want.

IBQUILTIN

Some use flannel. I use fleece batting. It is very light and works good in table toppers and place mats

just-sew-together

I've been using Pellon (not the fusible type) it's about half the thickness of W&N. Been using this for several years for many projects and I love the stuff.... not too thick and not too thin. Actually I just replenished my supply as I always keep several yards on hand. Never know when a new brain storm will come along. I've never had any issues with it..... I just finished a 2 table toppers one with and one without. I just don't care for it without... Too flimsy for my taste.

MarilynLouise

I use flannel when I want them to be flatter.

stewyscrewy

I have used thermore scraps fo the toppers.

QuiltQtrs

Warm and Natural is my preference, and your projects look even better
as they are laundered, and "age".

BizyStitches

I use fusible fleece, which is a very thin type of batting. I would think without would be way to flimsy. Good luck

AnnaK

If you want it really low loft, how about flannel? I was thinking of doing that with some I'm making for Christmas too.