table runners
 

Do you put batting in a table runner? I never have, always just the back and front and that's it. I've been told I should put something in there, at least a thickness of cotton.

I always do. I make some for a small craft fair nearby and use Warn and Natural in all of them

I did - just today. My very first table runner. (I thought it was required...)

I do. Then it functions as hot pad.

Yes. I made a few using just a piece of muslin as the 'batting' - trying to be economical - but they look limp and unfinished. Using actual batting, or Pellon 988, gives a much nicer look and feel.

I put flannel in mine. (candy corn runner) or a lightweight batting.

I always use batting in table runners and place mats. It helps them sit on the table without moving, and it makes for a more finished item. I usually use cut off pieces from quilts.

My long armer told me about SF 101. I've made runners with nothing, batting, fusible fleece, my favorite is the Fusible SF 101.

I use Thermolam in runners and placemats, it lays nice and flat and doesn't melt when you iron over it.

I have a placemat pattern that asks for flannel as the batting. It gives the piece a bit of substance without the thickness of actual batting which might make too soft of a surface for glasses/vases/decorative pieces. Be sure to prewash flannel as it can shrink and ruin the look of the finished product later.