Quilted place mats
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Hello all,
I have been asked by someone to make them a table runner and 4 place mats for Christmas (plenty of time). Is there anything special I need to consider? for example which is the best material/wadding to use for temperature resistance... clueless doesnt cover it lol
Bx
I have been asked by someone to make them a table runner and 4 place mats for Christmas (plenty of time). Is there anything special I need to consider? for example which is the best material/wadding to use for temperature resistance... clueless doesnt cover it lol
Bx
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I use heavy double knit fabric from the thrift store as batting for my table runners. I want them to be flat enough that the recipient can put a lit candle on them if he/she wants. I find double knit gives the runners heft and weight so they don't fly away in a wind and yet they are still flat. Just my 2 cents.
Here's a picture of one
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Here's a picture of one
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Find out if she will use it for putting pots on or just decorative. I make my place mat with an opening on bottom long seam with enough wriggle room to push a wooden( know it's not wood but can't work out what they are made from) mat in. This means wooden tables are safe from heat. Never done it with centre runner as I always move it.
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I recommend pre washing all fabrics and batting to minimize shrinking to keep them flat after washing. I usually just use a layer of flannel for placemats, as I don't want them 'fluffy' and want them to lay flat for glasses, etc on them. I have also thin poly batting on placemats and it worked great, gave a little definition for the quilting and stayed flat.
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