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Like some of the others have commented, I usually use insulbrite. I did use flannel on some dresser scarves for my sons bedroom and they turned out nicely too.
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Originally Posted by May in Jersey
I always did but recently found a few patterns that don't. Store bought ones don't have batting so I'm thinking I could skip that step. What do you do? May in Jersey
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Hi Michigan love the Novi Show too Never miss it. It's Mom and Daughters week end. Lorie from Muskegon
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Originally Posted by grma33
After buying a runner kit at Novi and inside was iron interfacing I now use this and love it.
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I use Warm & Natural in my runners & placemats. i feel much better putting a hot cup of coffee on them or something similar. Plus, I try lots of free motion on my items, so I really like batting. I sell them too & haven't had any complaints w/washing or drying.
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Yes, I think they act like a table protector that way, without looking tacky.
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I was wondering if anyone uses Peltex (the kind used for the center of fabric postcards) for their table runners or even place mats?
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA |
I will use flannel, or even a very thin fleece, so things sit flat when placed on the topper
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Originally Posted by judylg
The last one I sewed up I used white flannel, it gives the piece some substance and yet it does not feel as heavy as a quilt. I like it, too.
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Originally Posted by Jeannette in NJ
Glad to hear so many of you use flannel, I do also. Was able to buy 10 yards of white at Joanne's on Black Friday. Hope that is enough for this year as I took the NO FABRIC pledge,
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Originally Posted by Sewlmatesister
My friends and I use Thermore, it so soft and hand quilts like butter!
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Some I do and some I don't. It is according if it is for someone who will really appreciate it or for someone who may not even look twice at it.
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Like the feel of batting and love to hand quilt a little runner.
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Originally Posted by JAGSD
I always use Insulbrite so hot things can be put on them and then spray them with Scotch guard fabric spray to protect from spills They wash up wonderful.
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Originally Posted by Tussymussy
I was making a Christmas Tree Skirt and the instructions suggested using felt as this gave a lovely feel to the finished item. As felt on the roll is prohibitively expensive here, I bought some white fleece.
It is an absolute joy to use and the skirt did not need to be quilted at all as a result. i would certainly use this for table runners in future and probably would not use any backing fabric either. |
In the past I have used fleece or runners or table toppers. Just gives the project a little body.
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I have always used flannel or felt for my table runners.
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Sometimes I use batting and sometimes not. I like the cheap fleece throws (about $2.00 each) They make really nice batting for table runners and candle mats. You can get quite a few out of one throw.
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I use flannel - always wash it first bacause it may shrink.
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Finished table runner and used Thermore batting, just happen to find a bag of it in my sewing closet. It looks pretty cute, sorry photo isn't too great. May in Jersey
DGD Christine's Christmas table runner [ATTACH=CONFIG]142665[/ATTACH] |
I always do because I like the feel and look much better.
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Great idea I am going to try it. I have 4 to finish up.
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I've done it both ways. Lately, I've just been putting a layer of flannel between my top and back and it gives it a nice weight.
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Gale,
newbie here, is this iron interfacing like (heatnhttp://www.joann.com/heat-n-bond-ult...s/1069681.htmlbond) ultrahold, iron on adhesive? I was going to post a picture but, everything I try to post it says the quiltboard says no. Thank you, Tina |
Use batting and maybe also Insulbrite.
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Yes, I always do use batting; specifically, I prefer Soft n' Bright needled polyester batting, 1/8" thick by the Warm Company. It is perfect for table runners!
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I like the feel of a little bit of "umph" in my table runners and placemats. Think they look better and stay straighter with it. Also been using batting as a stablizer on these book pocket pillows that seems to be the hit these days. Using my scraps for the stablizer so the font stitching doesn't bunch up.
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I made a table topper with batting that was too thick. My friend told me to quilt it heavily, so I did a small meander on it. (Is that a stipple?) That worked beautifully! The center was a medallion of a large flower so I sort of outlined the flower. That made that part pouf up a little and the back looks extra beautiful as the pattern is sewn into the plain fabric.
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Originally Posted by grma33
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After buying a runner kit at Novi and inside was iron interfacing I now use this and love it.
Gale |
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