Batting for table runners?
12-15-2011, 07:55 AM
#112
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I have been using cotton as well, but maybe I should be using poly so that it doesn't get all wrinkly when you wash it. Hmm, I'll have to give this some thought and test runs.
I agree with some here, not a big fan of this new format at all, so I don't come around as much anymore. It's not worth the headache.
I agree with some here, not a big fan of this new format at all, so I don't come around as much anymore. It's not worth the headache.
12-15-2011, 08:04 AM
#113
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The first one I made for my sister I used thin warm and natural, she said it was too thick, she thought the flowers in vases would tip, the second and thereafter I use cream flannel, works great, or used muslin for the backing.
Good luck
Good luck
12-15-2011, 09:20 AM
#114
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I use INSUL-BRITE which is thin but heat resistant. I worry about an glass or something tipping over if the batting is too thick. (can buy at Hobby Lobby which is cheaper than JoAnn's.)
12-15-2011, 09:21 AM
#115
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I have had this posted now since Saturday and not one response! I've had 60 views but no responses! On the old format, I would have gotten a lot of answers! Have the helpful people left the board? This never even made it to the top of the "What's New", I guess because it didn't have any responses. The first place I found it was on page 2 of the "What's New"... Strange how this is working... I am posting again...
12-15-2011, 09:58 AM
#116
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I notice the difficulties in finding all of a section/unit, beyond the few listed as being important at the moment. To answer about the batting in table runners: I put one layer of Warm and Natural type inside, to give some definition as I like to hand quilt each design, then bind off the edges of those I make. For a longer type runner to place hot dishes on (in ther center motif/design area) I add some Insut Bright, and then write a note to the recipient that she can put hot dishes in that section. The only machine quilting I have done (becxause of bulk in handling material at the machine) is on table runners, where no filler or batting owuld work all right.
12-15-2011, 10:03 AM
#117
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I usually put a very thin, flat batting or I use a layer of flannel. If your piece has a lot of little pieces, I would use the flannel.I also use flannel in vests. Or no batting at all.
12-15-2011, 10:18 AM
#119
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When I make them I use Warm 'N Natural which is compacted and it works well. Or you can use flannel for batting also. I have been off the computer for a few days or I would have responded.
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12-15-2011, 10:26 AM
#120
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I have written on the Main board a few times and also have had no responses. Usually I can't even find my post. It disappears. I use cotton batting on my table runners and wall hangings. I think felt (kinda expensive) would be cool to use. Flannel would be nice also. I think just about anything would work well. I've never seen one made with nothing in it.
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