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Do you use batting in your table runners/toppers?

Old 12-10-2010, 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by miss_ticky2
I've just made one...I used insulbrite so it gives a bit of protection (I hope) for the table if it's used for hot dishes
I always fold mine up out of the way if its just me and hubby sitting down to the table. If I have company, I remove it completely. I don't want anything spilled on it!!
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:22 AM
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A placemat pattern that I used recently suggested using muslin for the "batt". I adds a bit of substance to the piece but is easy to launder. Usually the price is right, too!
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:35 AM
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I made two tablerunners for Christmas gifts this week, and was out of batting. We're low on funds right now, so I started poking around in my stash to see what else might work. I had some flannel (pre-washed), so I used it. Very happy with how they turned out! It added some substance to them, but they're not overly poofy. Super-easy to quilt on my regular machine, too. I'll probably use flannel again next time, even if I have batting onhand. :mrgreen:
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:57 AM
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I always use Insulbrite so hot things can be put on them and then spray them with Scotch guard fabric spray to protect from spills They wash up wonderful.
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Old 12-10-2010, 06:30 AM
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Glad to hear so many of you use flannel, I do also. Was able to buy 10 yards of white at Joanne's on Black Friday. Hope that is enough for this year as I took the NO FABRIC pledge,

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Old 12-10-2010, 07:11 AM
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I usually use a very thin cotton batting inside, or if I happen to be out of that, a layer of white flannel works.
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Old 12-10-2010, 07:28 AM
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Joann's has quilted solids that i love for table toppers & place mats.
Easy & durable.
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Old 12-10-2010, 07:34 AM
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I would use batting of some sort in case you need to sit something warm/hot on the table. I keeps the heat from damaging the surface of the table.
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Old 12-10-2010, 07:35 AM
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I love this Christmas table runner. The randomly placed squares remind me of everyone scurrying around at this holiday season.
Originally Posted by grma33
After buying a runner kit at Novi and inside was iron interfacing I now use this and love it.
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Old 12-10-2010, 07:38 AM
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Your no fabric pledge is exactly my New Year's Resolution as I was trying to rearrange too large a stash to find a particular color combo last evening. Hope we can stick to it.
Originally Posted by Jeannette in NJ
Glad to hear so many of you use flannel, I do also. Was able to buy 10 yards of white at Joanne's on Black Friday. Hope that is enough for this year as I took the NO FABRIC pledge,

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