My first Table topper
 

Thank you QB members. I saw a tutorial on this board and attempted it. I like it but have a question ..
If I use batting under the top, won't it be soft? Thick quilting is beyond my capabilities!
I want to place tall candle stands on it, so would batting be a wrong choice? If so, what should I use between the top and the back?
I would appreciate any advice you have for me.
Thanks!

I would use interfacing instead of batting, any kind that I had laying around.

I love that it is beautiful.

Just use flannel on the back and skip batting. beautiful table runner.

It is just beautiful.

You did a great job on the table runner!

I use Warm and White -- it is not thick and it quilts real nice. I have also used a Pellon fleece -- that is also nice and flat but since I sometimes set hot stuff on the table runner I prefer the cotton.

Beautiful. I made a few of those and used low loft batting and they are just fine. I can put things on them. They lay flat.

Pellon fleece sold BTY with the interfacings at the fabric store. It comes fusible and non fusible both. I prefer the non. It's 45" wide so most runners fit on a 3/8 yard. Your runner will be lovely. I like the lights with the dark feature fabric.

I use low loft or Pellon fleece which I really like for table toppers. Yours is beautiful!!! Such a great addition for Christmas decorating!!!

love your colors! i would use warm and natural, no batting at all.

love your colors! I would use warm and natural, no batting at all.
Are you starting to make Christmas gifts already?

Thank you for all the suggestions. I don't hv fleece and .hv never used it so for now will go with one of the others.
And thanks for the Thumbs -up.......now I like it even more ;)

Since I am still a newbie and little experience , I am SLOW....rip rip rip happens a bit too often !!!!
Though it may be as much the EXCITEMENT to use the fabrics I bought when visiting The USA this year !!!!

Love your fabric choices and your pattern. Great job.

that is a really nice table runner great job.

Maybe this is a stupid question but isn't warm and natural a batting?? Also, if you use fleece or flannel, would that also be your backing for the tablerunner?

I've discovered that 70s and 80s thick double knits make an excellent backing for table top items. Just thick enough to make quilting show and not too slippery for use on a table. I inherited a ton of double knit scraps so anything I can do with them I'll try. I know that double knits don't follow some folks strict idea of quilting, but I'm old enough that I come from the "make do" generation.

I'm 65 and have been sewing over 55 of those years. My seam ripper is still my best buddy!

So beautiful!!!! Low loft batting should be fine.

thanks...think I will try it for the next one which is to be the same pattern in different fabrics ...each day I learn something new on this Board.

Thanks for using the tute I posted! Your runner came out beautifully! I usually use a low loft batting for my runners. I've never had a problem with tall candles tipping with it. Also, Tartan has a good idea of quilt as you go too. This is the perfect pattern for that. Let us see the next one also!

that is so pretty

That is so pretty. Would use a piece of flannel that is what I used. Would be interested in how you are going to finish off the edge. I am attempting binding. Still having trouble with inside corners.

Geat Job!!!!

That is beautiful. Congratulations on your first. Beautiful colors and well done. You need to be warned however that what starts out as one table runner turns into an obsession. I went from one table runner to a fabric stash with quilting books by the bed for nighttime reading--and all in 7 months. You are on the way!!

Beautiful table topper!!! Awesome job especially for your first. Love making them and use Pellon fusible batting then quilt lightly and have been able to set all kinds of items on them. Pellon fusible is not too thick and gives it just the right softness to be pretty but allow placement of items. Also, Jack, my seam ripper is often my best friend!! Keep up the good work.

I prefer W&N batting. I have used low loft poly and it is ok. I have also used flannel; just be sure to pre-shrink it. I have not had any problem with tall items falling over when I set them on a runner with a batting, but the seams on runners without batting create more high and low spots so things don't sit right.

I sew scraps of W&N together to make batting the right size for the runner I'm making. It's a great way to save money and works just as well as a full piece of batting.

Would love to do this. Where is the pattern located on this site?

That is very beautiful! I would probably just use interfacing and no batting.

Beautiful work, first attempt hugh success.

Congrats, for completing this beautiful table topper top!

What elegant and charming fabric. I love your first table topper. Nice work.

I made this table topper too. I used "warm and natural" and have no problem with items I display on it. I stitched in the ditch to quilt it.

That topper is so pretty. I am also doing a "French Braid" quilt top! I love the colors you used. I love all the advice everyone gave you. Good luck. (Not that you'll need it)

I'd just add the backing and quilt the two layers. It's VERY pretty!

What a beautiful table topper! You did great!

Your table topper is beautiful. I sometimes use interfacing of a flannel. Like to see what everone says.

Sooooo very pretty!!! Great job.

I would use Thermore batting. It is very thin which won't be lumpy when it is quilted and lays nicely when finished. It is really the best thing for Table Runners and Table Quilts.