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05-14-2011, 05:26 PM

#51

unkin123

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I have made some quilt tablecloths. Many people really like them. I found that the best thing to remember is to keep them as flat as possible. Either use very thin batting or no batting. Depending on the quilt pattern, it can be helpful to make a table topper to place over a solid cloth to eliminate the busyiness of a quilt cloth used with dishes, silverware, etc.

05-14-2011, 05:29 PM

#52

scrapngmom

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Originally Posted by JANW

Here's a great pattern for a table cloth that can be scappy. It is called Posh by Chez Moi and United Notions has it in pdf format.

Do you have the site for the pattern?

05-14-2011, 05:59 PM

#53

carolaug

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I am thinking No batting would be best...other wise it seems to stiff even with thin batting.

05-14-2011, 06:42 PM

#54

gbquilter

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Back it with prewashed flannel so it doesn't slip easily.

05-14-2011, 07:06 PM

#55

P-BurgKay

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I totally agree, I have several that I made especially for table cloths, the last one, does have a stain now, but it was made to be used.

05-14-2011, 07:37 PM

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JANW

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scrapngmom

Quote:

Originally Posted by JANW

Here's a great pattern for a table cloth that can be scappy. It is called Posh by Chez Moi and United Notions has it in pdf format.

Do you have the site for the pattern?

google posh by chez moi and united notions will come right up

05-14-2011, 07:51 PM

#57

Debbie C

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I just completed a 38" square quilted table topper for my sis in florida. It is 'for show only' as it's in 'Tuscan' colors to match her newly renovated kitchen

05-14-2011, 10:54 PM

#58

sailsablazin

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I use the thick vinyl on a roll for covering an oak table when the weather gets hot--bought it at a fabric store. All of the food packed in ice "sweats" and leave pools of water so I did not want my table ruined. (Graduation open house when the food sits out for a while). Actually had to put towels under the bowls since my "pools" began to run off the table and onto the floor. This would work fine for a lovely quilted table cloth.

05-15-2011, 05:32 AM

#59

pjnesler

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ckcowl

when my daughter called me a couple years ago and asked me to make her a daisy tablecloth for her formal dining table i was pretty unsure about it...i made the table cloth= no batting- reversable (2 daisy quilt tops- both different, one more formal than the other) put them together, quilted, bound...she loves it- it drapes nicely- it gets tossed in the washer and dryer regularly

i did pre=wash the fabrics knowing it would be washed regularly.

since then i have made table runners and toppers but no real large table clothes- but if someone requests one i will make another (i have a bitty table made for 2 ;) )

Love the 2 sided idea - you're great! :P