I don't use anything inside a table runner. I make them for looks and easy care then I don't have to worry about something tipping over on the padded surface. I don't leave one on the table while serving a meal. To me they are a decoration.


Carol J.

I always use Insulbrite in my table runners. With the insulbrite they are always ready for hot/warm items and they wash up nicely and lay nice too.

I use crafter's felt, bought by the yard. Buy it at Wally. It is white, thicker than the craft squares you buy individually. It makes a stable surface, not fluffy.

Use Insulbrite for potholders, hot pads, table runners if you are going to set hot dishes on it. One layer of insulbrite with a layer of thin cotton batting on each side. Works well for me.

I only use warm and natural, I recently needed a twin size batting and bought Mountain Mist. Never again! I have a baby lock crown jewel on a majestic frame from grace pro and had all kinds of problems. Not sure it had anything to do with the batting. The queen/king quilt I had done before this one was done with Not One problem using warm and natural.

I like Warm and Natural. If it's going to stay on the table during meals (or is a large table square) I'll use Insul-Brite to protect the table.

BTW - I use a combination of one layer of each for pot holders and hot mats.

Flannel or just some fusible interfacing.

Thanks for all the hints for batting for table runners. It is mostly for decoration so I think I am just going to try another layer of fabric like muslin.
Pickle

Wow, thanks for the great topic! Never thought about this.

I used a prewashed piece of flannel in a Easter tablerunner I just make. I do not use mine to put anything on, just for show.