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  • First attempt at placemats, what's easiest? Batting or double fusible interfacing?

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    Old 06-09-2017, 01:44 AM
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    I purchased Annie's Soft and Stable for some placemats and really like it. It holds its shape so much better than batting.
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    Old 06-09-2017, 07:05 AM
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    When using Warm and Natural they do pucker a little when washed, I take mine out damp and smooth them flat. But I usually do stitching like a grid because I really don't want them to go lumpy.
    For placemats I prefer to use Needlepunch but don't always have any on hand.
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    Old 06-09-2017, 07:29 PM
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    Thinking I will do a couple with the deco bond and a couple with W&N and do a grid topstitch. I will be putting two placemats with with a coordinating centerpiece. I do have some W&N that I am reusing that has been washed and dried so maybe shrinkage and puckering will be minimal.
    Thanks for everyone their help and input. I have my indoor projects lined up for a hot week end. JB
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    Old 06-11-2017, 02:37 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jo Anne B.
    Watched several Youtube videos, have more questions than answers now. These would be for kids so I would like to keep them as flat as possible, using wholecloth. Use the birthing method? What do I do for topstitching if I use the birthing method. Not wanting to bind.
    TIA
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    Ignorance here ......what is the birthing method? That,s a new one for me.
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