Rubyrednails2

Is felt washable? Does it shrink? I think it would be nice and flat but wondering if it would shrink after the placemat had been quilted.

Yooper32

I use what is called "crafters felt", it is white, sold on the bolt. I buy mine at Wally. It is just the right "thinness", gives stability and form but not "tippyness".

Fabaddict

I use scraps of warm and natual, or 80/20 - works great

Deborah12687

I buy the thin tater bag batting for my place matts from Walmart.

FayZ

I do thank you for all your help. I decided to clean up some scrapes but I didn't want to make something big. So I thought "Placemats".I see now I don't have everything I need. But I will solder on. You gave me a lot of choices. Again thank you. FayZ

llamalady

flannel also!

judyjo

I use flannel. The placemats are nice and flat but yet have some body to them as well.

judyjo

judyjo

I use flannel. The placemats are nice and flat but yet have some body to them as well.

judyjo

vickig626

At Joanns, there's a fusible fleece I typically use. There are 2 kinds, one thinner (similar to interfacing but has a lot more body). The thicker one I use for bags (more like regular batting).

The thinner one works great for placemats because it is thin.

mengler

There is a product called "Soft and Stable" that was developed for purses, bags, totes, and home dec items. I haven't used it myself, but watched a tutorial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhnqAMJAdhE) and it looked like a good product. It's good for quilt as you go as well.