On Thu, 07 Oct 2004 18:47:26 GMT, "Marlys in Indiana"
wrote:

What is your opinion on "batting" for tablerunners? I'm thinking that low
loft batting is even too thick. Also thought of light weight fleece or
flannel.
And for potholders/trivets I have the Insul Bright, but I thought I read or
heard that you should also use a layer of batting as well. Is it really
necessary to use batting in them as well along with the Insul Bright?
Any and all ideas welcome. TIA
Marlys in Indiana

I've never made tablerunners, but for potholders, I cut up old
towels. 2 layers of an old towel provide loads of protection from hot
pans, and I have a towel with a big hole in it right now. Why buy new
(expensive) batting for something which, if used, will be burned and
battered in the course of time?
Similarly, I cut up old sox and add them to my rag bag of thread
snips, selvage edges, and other bits from sewing. When I have enough,
I stuff big pillows with these rags. This makes a nice heavy pillow
which is nice for a couch, or on the floor for when folks are watching
TV or reading... they have been very popular and as soon as I make
one, someone wants it!
Another good tip for selvages from pretty fabrics is, they make
great apron strings, loops for potholder, or loops for towels. Again,
this takes some storage space and forethought, but lovely stripy
selvage edges really helped transform a set of lavender towels I
appliqued things on for a friend.



-- Jo in Scotland