What to use....
04-09-2016, 06:59 AM
#11
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I make a lot of table runners. I want them flat like a table cloth. I use fusible deco bond for the lining. They look crisp and professional even after washing. When I make tablerunners for my guild sale tables my runners always sell first. I think it's because of the way they lay flat. Honestly many of the guild members try to use left over whatever for batting and backings and the results aren't always the best looking.
04-09-2016, 07:45 AM
#12
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Pellon fleece interfacing. It comes both fusible and non. I prefer the non. It is perfect for what I want. Some body and a very small amount of loft, no shrinkage at all, kind of grabby so it doesn't need much pinning, 45" wide so the Spicy Spiral fits with no piecing, etc. It's in the interfacing section of the fabric stores.
04-09-2016, 06:59 PM
#13
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I used W & N in all my table toppers until someone on this board suggested Thermolam. I love it! It doesn't pucker like W & N does. I buy it by the bolt when Joann's has it on sale or I have a 50% off coupon.
04-10-2016, 09:58 AM
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What is thermalon? I never heard of it.
04-10-2016, 09:58 AM
#16
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Good question. I have never made a table runner, but I have thought a lot about doing one. I had decided that I wanted it to be flat and stiff so you could put small nick-nacks or even drinking glasses with a small footed stem on it and they wouldn't fall over as they might with puffier batting. Does this make sense to anyone?
04-10-2016, 10:53 AM
#17
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Well I'm a little different than everyone else, lol. I buy and recycle quilted mattress covers from the thrift store. After washing them in bleach and hot water, I know they are safe and clean. I prefer the cotton ones as they lay flatter, but will use the others when they are the only available; I just quilt them closer.
04-10-2016, 03:38 PM
#18
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I have found, after years of making table runners, placemats, table centerpieces, etc., etc., that W&N has given me the best results, it is flat, but gives some body to the items as well. However, when making wall hangings, I like to use fusible fleece as it gives more body to the wall hanging so that it hangs better. I also use SID for quilting, as I have a fear of FMQ, I don't want it to not look good. I know I should practice, but just call me chicken.
04-10-2016, 06:51 PM
#19
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I made some years ago with warm & natural batting, gifted them to my mom & aunt, they liked the runners, ( looks) but wouldn't use them because items fell over easily. They requested Flat ones. I started using pelted, or just a layer of prewashed flannel. They like them much better flat. So, guess it depends on intended use. If you plan to use them just to lay on a table with nothing on it puffy is ok-- but if you want them on a table glasses, vases, other items will be placed on them flat is a better choice.
04-10-2016, 07:00 PM
#20
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Well I'm a little different than everyone else, lol. I buy and recycle quilted mattress covers from the thrift store. After washing them in bleach and hot water, I know they are safe and clean. I prefer the cotton ones as they lay flatter, but will use the others when they are the only available; I just quilt them closer.
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