What Type of Batting for Place Mats?

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Hello,
I’m making place mats, what type of batting do I need?

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If you want your place mats to be heat resistant- you can use heat resistant batting. Otherwise, you can use thin cotton, polyester, or a cotton/poly blend.

If you need some more information about making your own place mats, our sister site National Sewing Circle, has a few helpful videos: Serge Along Placemats and Sewing Placemats Personalized with Photos

Hope this helps,
Ashley

Interested in learning more? Check out this free video Different Types of Quilt Batting

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All About Quilt Battings
Piecing Together Quilt Batting
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How to Choose the Right Quilt Batting

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8 Responses to “What Type of Batting for Place Mats?”

  1. Lori Smanski

    Thank you for sharing the different types of batting and the information of each one

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  2. Bobbie

    I personally feel cotton should be used, no polyester. That way, if anything hot gets set on it, there is no risk of damage. Many of us heat leftovers on a plate in micro, take to table and eat. Plate will be hot, maybe damage poly batting.

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  3. Luanne Jessel

    what would be a quality batting for placemats that does not make fabric wrinkle

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  4. Barb Beath

    hi I am looking for the pattern for the 12″ slip knot by Wendy Russel. Can anyone help

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  5. Marilyn Culp

    Hi there. I want to make a covering for a small stool. I am new to sewing & need help to figure out how to cover it. The top is 12 “ in diameter & 24” high. I want to make Dresden plates to appliqué on it. Can someone help me figure out how big to make it please. Thank you. Marilyn

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