Advice, once again - please
#11
Originally Posted by quiltingnonie
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:
Thanking you and blessing you in advance for all your expert knowledge :thumbup:
#14
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I've used flannel on the back,and no backing,and quilt as usual. I have also used 2 layers of flannel, one for the batting and one for the backing, just to give the quilting more definition.
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Originally Posted by quiltingnonie
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 :)
Thank you, ladies. Just knew I'd get some good input from you :)
#18
If I don't want to add bulk, I usually use a layer of flannel in between. Well washed and dried to preshrink it of course.
But, I'm almost converted to another product.
Micro fleece.
This stuff is almost indestructable, super soft, and not bulky. I'm not sure if it's the same stuff as the minky that people talk about.
It is stretchy though. You have to baste it down well before adding the top layer.
I just finished a bargello using this for batting and it turned out fantastic.
And - best of all, it's cheap in comparison to other options. I just buy a blanket at WM and use that.
But, I'm almost converted to another product.
Micro fleece.
This stuff is almost indestructable, super soft, and not bulky. I'm not sure if it's the same stuff as the minky that people talk about.
It is stretchy though. You have to baste it down well before adding the top layer.
I just finished a bargello using this for batting and it turned out fantastic.
And - best of all, it's cheap in comparison to other options. I just buy a blanket at WM and use that.
#19
I would use Thermore (made by Hobbs) 100% polyester, especially made for quilted clothing, wall hangings, miniature quilts and other small projects like mug mats, table runners, etc etc. It is wonderful!!!! Gives just the right amount of loft for a smoother and thinner look.
#20
There are no rules.
You might like to make a mini sample like the top you have now, and use this sample to try several ways - with the dark backing only; with a layer of muslin; with a layer of flannel; - until you find what you like.
You might like to make a mini sample like the top you have now, and use this sample to try several ways - with the dark backing only; with a layer of muslin; with a layer of flannel; - until you find what you like.
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