I made a table topper for my Thanksgiving table, but I DO NOT want it to be thick at all - although I DO want it quilted. I want it to lie just like a tablecloth would. Is it OK to just quilt the top and backing with no batting? I have never done that, so am uncertain as to how it will look. Should I put a piece of muslin or other fabric in as the batting, perhaps?

Thanking you and blessing you in advance for all your expert knowledge :thumbup:

Dont understand the question!
What exactly do you mean when you say you want it quilted- do you mean you want to embroider it?

Not an expert on table toppers but think muslin good idea would help to ease seams showing when quilted.

I would just get a flannel for the batting layer and then quilt as usually.

I agree with Quiltlonger. I understand you want a nice flat surface so I would omit the batting but I would add muslin inside so the quilting will look smoother and you will still have a nice flat runner.

I think I would use flannel.

it really depends on how (pieced) the top is, does it Need an extra layer to hide all the seam on the back of your pieced top?
if you do i have used muslin and a lightweight single sided flannel, or you can use an interfacing. if the seams don't show through the backing you do not need the extra layer. the big table cloth i made for my daughter had large blocks on the top and the backing was a print, it's reversable, i did not use a center layer and put it together pillowcase style and quilted it, turned out great. go for it

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I'm thinking that flannel would be good.

There are a lot of seams, but the backing is a much darker color than the top. I have plenty of muslin, so perhaps I will try that.

Thank you, ladies. Just knew I'd get some good input from you :)

I am going to say flannel too, muslin may not be quite thick enough to hide seams :D:D:D