Warm and natural thin all cotton works for me.

Warm and natural has a new batting that's half cotton/half polyester. It's thin and not bulky. I really like it.

I like flannel for runners and mats -- gives it a little extra body but not to make it fluffy so something like a goblet on it tends to tip over! These are two of my favorite quilting projects to make. Would you care to share a picture of your projects?

I like flannel for runners and mats -- gives it a little extra body but not to make it fluffy so something like a goblet on it tends to tip over! These are two of my favorite quilting projects to make. Would you care to share a picture of your projects?

For small projects, I often use fusibles - June Tailor or fusible fleece - purchased at Joann's w/ coupons or 50% sales. If the project is small, then I just use my scraps of warm & natural (either cotton or poly).

I use warm and natural or flannel for some. Both work well

I like to use flannel for batting in my table runners. I always wash it prior to use as it shrinks quite a bit.

I always use W & N now since I discovered it on this board!

For tablerunners I really like Hobbs Thermore. It's a very thin batting for clothing or other projects without much loft. It sews well. I use fusible spray to hold my batting in place. The loft on the runners is not too great and is unlikely to tip a vase or something else on it. I get it at Hobby Lobby or Joanns with a coupon.

I just finished another runner, and used fusible fleece... got it at my LQS ,, it is what they suggested... wonderful to work with, no more wrinkles in the backing as I quilted it on the machine.. jacie

lots of good ideas, thanks everyone!

After reading these posts, I think I will try Hobbs Thermore and also fusible fleece.

I use white felt that I purchase at Joann's when on sale or I use a coupon. I make alot of table runners and placemats to sell at craft fairs, and I don't like the "poofy" look either. I will use leftover pieces of W&N just to use it up, but felt is much cheaper, and is 60" wide, usually at $4.99, but I only buy it on sale for $2.99 a yd. It keeps everything nice and flat...great for table pieces!

Sue

I use a heavy flannel for mine.

Are runners & mats washable using felt? I've never used it,so know nothing.Thanks

I use my leftover Thermore Thin.

This is what I use. The last package of queen size I had bought from Connecting Threads when it was 30% off.
Lasts a long time.

I always use Insul Brite for the batting in my table toppers and also spray them with scotch guard for fabrics. The insul brite protects my wooden table, and they wash up nicely. That way they can be used whether I keep them or they are gifted to others.

I use the Pellon fleece...I get it at Wal*Mart.

I use flannel. It holds the stitches together and is not puffy.

judyjo

just use any low loft you have.

I use warm and natural. Flannel is a good idea. May try this.

I use fleece, workers great for me. Not to thick or to thin like fannell.

If you pre-wash it, flannel would be a very good batting, since it would be really flat for those table runner/placemat enthusiasts. <wave>