DeniseP

Do you put batting in a table runner? I never have, always just the back and front and that's it. I've been told I should put something in there, at least a thickness of cotton.

eparys

I always do. I make some for a small craft fair nearby and use Warn and Natural in all of them

sloscotty

I did - just today. My very first table runner. (I thought it was required...)

petthefabric

I do. Then it functions as hot pad.

magicmoonmusings

Yes. I made a few using just a piece of muslin as the 'batting' - trying to be economical - but they look limp and unfinished. Using actual batting, or Pellon 988, gives a much nicer look and feel.

copycat

I put flannel in mine. (candy corn runner) or a lightweight batting.

Mkotch

I always use batting in table runners and place mats. It helps them sit on the table without moving, and it makes for a more finished item. I usually use cut off pieces from quilts.

Jo Anne B.

My long armer told me about SF 101. I've made runners with nothing, batting, fusible fleece, my favorite is the Fusible SF 101.

geevee

I use Thermolam in runners and placemats, it lays nice and flat and doesn't melt when you iron over it.

illinois

I have a placemat pattern that asks for flannel as the batting. It gives the piece a bit of substance without the thickness of actual batting which might make too soft of a surface for glasses/vases/decorative pieces. Be sure to prewash flannel as it can shrink and ruin the look of the finished product later.