Batting or not for tablecloth
 

Hello, just wondering if you use a thin batting when you make a tablecloth or just leave it with the two fabrics and tying it . I like a thin batting like thermor in my table runners. Thanks

if you use stemware, i would definitely not use batting so the danger of tipping is lessened

I use a thin batting on all my table cloths. I also use stemware & have not had a problem with the glasses tipping.

I believe Pellon make an extra thin batting especially for table runners.

I made one for a friend using a very nice quality, extra wide flannel. I spray fused it, then quilted it (no back) and it works very well. I pre-washed the flannel, and it was a very tight weave.

Pellon fleece interfacing goes in all table toppers at my house.

I was going to suggest flannel also.

I use a thick damask on the back....then it is reversible

I use regular Warm & Natural batting in my table cloths with no trouble. Sometimes I make a throw and end up using it as a table cloth.

I use Warm n Natural in my table cloths. I've never had a problem with things tipping over and they wash beautifully.

I always use the tipping wine glass as a guide for tableclothes, runners, placemats, etc. Often I just use a flannel backing to give it the softness and thicker feeling without the loft that could cause a problem.

The perfect question at the right time for me as I'm just finishing up a table topper. I used Hobbs all cotton batting which is really thin and with quilting it is laying nice and flat. I agree that delicate stemware might be at risk, but this topper is for a family with three little boys and a folksy flavor design so I don't think that will come into play.

I use quilters dream in all my table cloths and have never had a problem. I have a quilted table cloth on my table at all times, have about a dozen.

IMO, a (very) thin batting (like a layer of thin fleece) can actually help with the tipping glass issue, as it gives a spot for a lumpy seam junction to press down into.

I would say either use a very thin batting (or use fleece as the backing, perhaps?); or make sure to flatten (open, furl) your seam junctions as much as you possibly can.

I don't have a quilted tablecloth, but I do have a few quilted placemats; I used Insulbrite inside of those and they're very flat - nothing is even slightly tippy on them. I did pretty dense FMQ over them, which I think helps with the flatness too.

I wouldn't think that a thin batting would be any more prone to making your stemware tip over than the table protector I use regularly. I like the idea of backing it with a sturdy damask so it's reversible. Flannel also makes a nice thin batting substitute.