Quilted place mats
 

Hello all,

I have been asked by someone to make them a table runner and 4 place mats for Christmas (plenty of time). Is there anything special I need to consider? for example which is the best material/wadding to use for temperature resistance... clueless doesnt cover it lol

Bx

I use heavy double knit fabric from the thrift store as batting for my table runners. I want them to be flat enough that the recipient can put a lit candle on them if he/she wants. I find double knit gives the runners heft and weight so they don't fly away in a wind and yet they are still flat. Just my 2 cents.

Here's a picture of one

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Great and economical idea.

Thats lovely!!! So if i were to use polycotton fabric to make the topper would that be ok to put hot plates on?

If you want to be able to put hot plates on, use Insulbrite. I make placemats for Meals on Wheels, and that's what I use.

I always use insulbrite for placements.

Usually table runners and placemats are not made to hold hot dishes such as hot pads. I just use normal quilting material and usually any left over batting of Hobbs 80/20.

Find out if she will use it for putting pots on or just decorative. I make my place mat with an opening on bottom long seam with enough wriggle room to push a wooden( know it's not wood but can't work out what they are made from) mat in. This means wooden tables are safe from heat. Never done it with centre runner as I always move it.

I recommend pre washing all fabrics and batting to minimize shrinking to keep them flat after washing. I usually just use a layer of flannel for placemats, as I don't want them 'fluffy' and want them to lay flat for glasses, etc on them. I have also thin poly batting on placemats and it worked great, gave a little definition for the quilting and stayed flat.

I really like the 2nd table runner. Great fabric choices.