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Old 08-21-2009, 10:57 AM
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Hi! I finally ran out of room and beds for quilts so I started making table cloth quilts. This is really fun, and I didn't have a problem until now. Most of my family have round tables. The table cloth needs to be 52" diameter. I made octagons. The tops look great on the table, but I am not sure how to quilt them. Any ideas? :?:
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Old 08-21-2009, 11:15 AM
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Can you post a photo?
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Old 08-21-2009, 01:40 PM
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Okay, I'll try. I don't see well enough to use a camera, but my daughter is visiting and I'll ask her.
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My only suggestion is to watch it doesn't get too heavily textured and your glasses tip over easily. Wonder how I learned that lesson - lol
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Old 08-21-2009, 05:28 PM
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Do you use a different sort of batting when making a table cloth vs a quilt for a bed?
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Old 08-21-2009, 06:15 PM
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Yes. I use a very thin batting, but it is heavy enough to keep the table from being burned. Light and Natural works great. Also, when I make ties, I use crochet thread.
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I would like to know more about this, because I would like to make one myself. I have a octagon table, and I haven't figured out how to do it either. I am not experienced enough to be able to do something without instructions yet. I was going to post a question in regards to doing this, so I am glad to see someone else is thinking of doing the same thing.
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Old 08-22-2009, 08:35 AM
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I'm new to quilting but I have made a couple table cloths and on "sewing with Nancy" she said to use flannel. So I did. Flannel is also cheap. You also don't back table cloths. So they were a good inexpensive way for me to get some quilting experience.

I always take mine off the table before eating so don't know about the heat.

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Old 08-22-2009, 11:36 AM
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I just made my first tablecloth. Put a lot of thought into it and then just went for it. I had a nice fall fabric panel that would fit my custom made kitchenette. I put flying geese border, then regular border. Backed it with muslin, quilted (no batting). Turned out great.
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Old 08-22-2009, 01:11 PM
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I have some blocks that I want to turn into a tablecloth for my dining room table. I am just afraid of people spilling on it and getting stained. After all the work making all those blocks, I don't want it ruined real fast. I could make it and just use it on the table for decoration and then use placemats or replace it with another for actual use. Are you concerned about stains?
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