table runners
#11
If it is for myself, I do not put in the batting and depending on the design I do not always use the backing. I just hem it with my machine and it works forever in my home. I always make a set of 8 napkins when giving it as a gift.
#14
Power Poster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 15,950
I use Pellon Deco Bond interfacing. Not fusible. It gives a crisp smooth finished look to placemats and table runners. I don't put food bowls/platters on my dining room table. Plates are filled at the sideboard for special meals and in the kitchen for regular meals.
#15
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: British Columbia
Posts: 2,299
This is a great question. I have the same one for tablecloths. It seems that they would be lumpy and potentially spill a drink if placed wrong. However, I made my first-ever table runner recently with batting inside and we haven't had any accidents so far. I do prefer to remove it when eating, though, as I sit on the side of the table and the runner under the top edge of my plate makes everything tilt towards me.