scrapngmom

I just found some lovely fabric at Joanns that would make the perfect placemats for my kitchen. I have never made placemats before. I am wondering do you use batting for yours? The pattern I looked at just had two pieces of material sown together then birthed and top stitched. What is the consensus, batting or no batting. Thanks.

Jeanne S

I put batting in my placemats because I like some definition in the quilting. I have used low loft Mountain Mist polyester with good results. I have also used a couple of layers of flannel (prewashed) as batting.

Cybrarian

I used to use batting, now I use BonSai mats or Soft and Stable love both!

tesspug

I use batting as well. Then it "feels" like a little quilt, lays flat and protects my table from warm dishes. I use Hobbes 80/20.

thimblebug6000

I use needle punch for placemats, it's a little denser than the warm and natural. If you have a beautiful wood table the batting will help keep from marking it with heat or condensation that you might get if just using fabric IMHO

Jan in VA

Tesspug said it for me. Hobbs 80/20 or organic cotton, whichever I have usuable leftovers in.

Boston1954

Yes, I use Warm and Natural for all of my placemats.

PenniF

I make mine just like a mini quilt - batting and binding. Batting is usually 80/20 - i use left over cuts from quilts. Dumb me - never really thought to just "birth" them....that would sure save time. DUH !!!

ManiacQuilter2

I used scraps left over from my Hobbs 80/20 batting. Some in my sewing group used flannel but I like the look of quilting that you can only get from batting.

Chasezzz

Agree with others that batting is preferable. You also might like to try the double fusible stiffer batting found in these Craft-Tex mats...makes it very easy to make placemats (steam iron twice to adhere fabric on each side). There are many sources for these, including LQS, but here is one for illustration:
http://www.anniescatalog.com/detail....FcZQ7AodUFQAWw