Been working on some table runners. Has been ages since I did last one & wondered what batting you all use? I don't want poufy.....just something to hold the stitches.At one time,I split batting to have a very thin batt. Don't remember what one I used.

Warm and Natural 100% cotton is pretty flat, it is what I use :D:D:D

Warm & Natural also.

Warm and natural or warm and white..

I use Warm and Natural, too. I sometimes add a layer of insul-brite, if it's going to have hot dishes on it!

Another vote for warm & natural. The addition of insulbrite is a good idea, too!

Warm & Natural, dream cotton or even flannel if you want super thin,

I use Mountain Mist Blue Ribbon. Great for smaller things. Draps beautifully and is so easy to quilt

I don't know for sure what it is called, but I found some stuff at my local quilt shop for $2.99 yd that I use. I think they referred to it as needle punch. I have a bunch done, they just need to be bound. I also use it for placemats, and I know my mil loves the ones we did for her.

You must have a great LQS.There's not much of anything in the LQS here for that price.Thanks for the info.

Ok I have a question...when you use the insul-brite I was told to make sure that the silver side is facing the bottom...so for the sandwich, it would be the backing, insul-brite silver side against backing, then batting, then the top...can't remember y I was told that but at the time it made sense....

Warm and natural. Easy to use.

I second the vote on Warm and Natural, it lays nice and is easy to work with.

If I use anything at all I like a piece of flannel in there. It's not too heavy, but it gives the runner enough body to quilt and not so thick that things tip over when placed on it.

I just did a table topper -

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-67572-1.htm

and I used Warm and Natural. I looked great but I was displeased with the bulk. I thought it was too thick for that application when I was done. Before I did it the DD suggested a layer of flannel instead of batting - wish I had done that (just my opinion you understand . . . :-) )

That's very pretty.Amazing how so many quilty pretties are learning experiences. The last runner I made used flannel as batting.It worked fine, but thought maybe there was a new thin batt just for runners,mats etc.

I like pellon fleece or thermolam plus. They lay flatter and are a little stiffer. I also use these products for all wallhangings. They also dont get that ugly fold after storing them folded.

I only use Warm and Natural. I like the low loft for table runners

My LQS carries quilters felt for just that purpose.

That's new to me. Will look to see what it is.Thanks for sharing .

I use Warm and Natural or quilters felt. FYI - when making table runners - you may want to preshrink all including the batting. I like a flat runner. I h ave seen some were the backing shrunk more than the top and it never layed smooth again.

I use iron on pellon fleece. Lays flat, is easy to work with and doesn't shrink.

there is s "Pellon fleece" sold at joann's that is good for table runners and other items that need thin batting. I think that the price was $4.99 yd , 100% poly and is about 45 in wide. It is located with the interfacings. It is thin adding body to project but not bulk. Using coupon makes is reasonable. I have used it and it is nice. I do not think thtat this is iron on kind.

Thanks,all.I'll have some new batting fabrics to check out.

There are directions on the InsulBrite packaging on how to do it. When I make potholders, I put one layer silver side up and two layers of Warm n Natural underneath.

For table runners, I like to do the same. That way you can put a hot dish on it without having to worry about the table. It definitely makes it a poufy table runner if you use 3 layers.

I uae a fleece from JoAnns that is like the Arno batting--hope I spelled that right.

Why not use fleece in a matching color? That way you can flip it over and have a second runner...Just thinking.

I'm one that uses Warm and Natural, too!

LOL GMimi.......I'm prob only person on here that has never bought/used fleece.Might look into it.

I use pre-washed pre-dried flannel - white or light, no print. It works very well and lies flat.

Warm and natural.

I have used warm and natural for many runners, but recently I tried plain white flannelette washed and dried in the dryer and have found this worked very well. No bulk and lies flat. Try it. Works well in placemats too.

Warm & Natural - looks like that's #1!!

I use warma nd natural for wall hangings, table runners and placemats. Sometimes I use flannel. If I do use flannel, I prewash that first. It tends to shrink more than the cotton does.

Thank You for the tip about insul-brite. I am in the middle of making several toppers and never thought about adding insul-brite. I will from now on.

btiny36--I would have the shiny side of the Insul Bright facing the top of the runner. The shiny side reflects the heat back up so you would want the shiny side to reflect the heat towards the heat source. So it would be the backing, the Insul Bright with the shiny side up, the batting and then the top. That would protect your table top.

Try fleece. I used it to make a set of place mats and it worked beautifully.

I use fusible craft batt. Not thick and gives the item body without bulk....so easy to use. I usually buy it on sale or with a coupon at Joann's.

I use fusible fleece - it won't have a lot of drape but my runners don't run off the end of the table so it doesn't matter. I also use it for placemats. I only buy it on sale because at 18", placemats add up fast on the yardage.
I like the fact that it is flat enough that nobody's glass falls over if they place it on the edge of the runner or the placemat. -Judy

Mountain Mist has an extra thin batting you could use. But I made one without any filling, just the top and the backing, looks nice on the table.

Carol J.