I would suggest using Eleanor Burns method of "scrunching" the corners. She makes them lay perfectly flat. I recently watched her double pinwheel video on YouTube and in this video she shows how she does that. It does work--the seams are perfectly flat.

GrammaHunt ... Thanks for this heads-up.
You got my attention as I just put together a small tablecloth, and would like to try this technique.

By chance, could you give us a link to this info about scrunching?
Thank you!

(I've looked around, but haven't had any luck finding it)

I have a couple of quilts I use as table clothes and don't have issues with glasses being tippy. One is a quilt that my Mom made and left me when she died--she made it specially for my table (that was hers and her mothers) and it has lots of seams.

I use a quilted tablecloth all the time. Have never had a guest tip over a wine glass. Go for it!

My first thought as well!

Put a piece of heavy glass on top. Its purpose is twofold: 1) It is a flat, level surface, and 2) it will protect the quilt from spills and stains. :thumbup:

I have never used a quilt as a table cloth. I have made table clothes of single fabric. Also, separately, quilted table runners.

Pellon fleece interfacing. It is my go to for anything that goes on the table. Comes fusible and non fusible. I prefer the non.

I use many of my square quilts as table toppers and have never had a problem with glasses tipping not even stem glassware.

I have made several quilts for my dining table for different seasons. I remove the quilt and use a tablecloth.