SueZQ from MN

I am making a batch of placemats for Christmas gifts and would like to know what I should use for the batting. In the past I used Warm and Natural, but after numerous washings, it gets pretty limp. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Jordan

I will be watching the comments you get for any kind of batting to use as I have always used Warm and Natural but have not had any trouble with projects getting limp.

Irishrose2

Pellon fleece interfacing is my favorite. 45" wide, sold with the interfacings, not batting.

Tartan

​I used 80/20 batt for mine. There is a new product that makes a thin but stiff placemat. I saw some at our guild sale and they are really nice but I don’t know the name of it.

feline fanatic

I use any low loft dense batting. W&N or Hobbs 80/20 have both worked great for me.

SueZQ from MN

Thank You!! I appreciate the help. Off to the quilt shop.

jmoore

Soft and stable makes precut placemats or you can buy a package of Soft & Stable and cut your own. They are stiff and hold their shape wonderfully.

Tartan

Jmoore, thanks for the name. The Soft and Stable is what I will buy next time as the placemats were great.

junegerbracht

I often use quilters fleece which works well. Have also used Soft and Stable which I like a lot but can get expensive if you are making many placemats.

illinois

One placemat pattern that I have suggests a layer of flannel instead of batting. I'd be sure to pre-wash/pre-shrink it though.