What to use....
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What to use....
I'm making a chevron table runner. The pattern calls for a stiffener. I didn't really like it after it was done. I stitched in the ditch but it was so flat. There was no puff. Hardly tell it s quilted. Is this what everyone does? Or do you use baton or maybe both. Any suggestions are welcome.
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I used a stiffener the first table runner I made. Hated it. I'm much happier with a regular batting for my runners & placemats. I agree with Zozee that W&N is a good choice. If you decide you want it flatter, you can always add more quilting -- but I used to just SID and it's fine.
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I cheat. Lol! I use fleece as combination backing/batting. The heavier fleece makes enough poof for my taste while still being nicely level for whatever you put on it. Did not care for the stiff interfacing or for the thin fleece.
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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.
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I don't use w&n as when it is washed it will pucker...I don't want that look on table runners, so I use thermalon, it's a thin, poly used in quilted garments. Enough loft to show quilting, but stable enough so nothing tips over......
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