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I have used warm and natural batting or fleece and both have given me great results.

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Originally Posted by GwenH

I would suggest "Thermore" for your placemats, that's what I and most of the quilters I know use for tablerunner's and placemats, it is quite thin, so your glasses don't tip over if they get set on the edge.
Here's a little information about it, not sure what brand I've used but you get the idea here anyway.
http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...g_TD20825.html

There is also a fusible batting that you can use too, http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...usCtnBtng.html

I was advised to use Insul-Bright by one LQS - same principle. These products provide a little extra protection for your furniture if you are going to be putting anything hot on the mats.

Thanks for the suggestions, I think I'll just forget using the pellon and save it for making totes.

Why don't you try a small sample one, say the size of a mug rug so you can see how it performs?

We usually recommend Insulbrite, used with the heat-reflective side up, for the reason that it provides a bit of protection for your table in case you can place hot coffee cups or plates on the mats. We like it for table-runners as well, for the same reason.