Batting for table runner
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2021
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Batting for table runner
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!
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!
#3
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 5,963
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.
#4
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Location: Illinois
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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.
#8
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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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.
#9
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Join Date: May 2022
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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?
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?
#10
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Utah
Posts: 2,093
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?
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?