Placemats - what sort of batting

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09-21-2010, 04:08 PM

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ncsewer

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I buy craft felt by the yard. Cheap, easy to use, washes good.

09-21-2010, 04:40 PM

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akrogirl

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The saleslady at one of my LQS's recommended using Insulbrite, which makes sense to me if I am really going to be putting hot items on the mats.

09-21-2010, 06:16 PM

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MissM

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I think the warm and natural is nice for place mats and table toppers.

09-21-2010, 09:59 PM

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WilliP

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Originally Posted by miss_ticky2

Hi..I'm making some placemats and wondered what's the best to use for batting. Is polyester ok? Or should I use cotton or even insulbrite? Thanks

Depends on where it is going to be used. I like InsulBrite if it is going to be used on my antique table --the product works to keep the heat on the top side if the hot dish is placed there, If it is for someone with a melmaline or formica tabletop I use the thin battings either the Warm and Natural or thermolam or some such.

09-21-2010, 10:40 PM

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miss_ticky2

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Thanks everyone. I've never used insulbrite..is there a right and wrong side to it? Is there a certain side that should be 'up', or doesn't it matter?

Thanks