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    Old 10-03-2012, 08:55 AM
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    I get better results handbasting then using the 3 step zig-zag stitch on my machine.
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    Old 10-03-2012, 10:09 AM
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    Originally Posted by DJ
    Ditto . . . I use a 3-step zig-zag stitch. Works great, easy, quick! I can barely tell where they are butted together.
    Me, too. I just use the Accufeed on my Janome 6600 but if I didn't have that I would probably loosen the presser foot pressure so as not to distort the batting.

    I do this fall all quilts that are less than 84" because I have 90" batting rolls and try not cut new if I have pieces that I can put together.
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    Old 10-03-2012, 10:13 AM
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    I bought the tape for my local quilt shop I found it worked great but to me it was not easy to do with the iron and ironing board. I use my scrap pieces to cut into 8" blocks for rag qults.
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    Old 10-03-2012, 10:33 AM
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    http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...ay.asp?i=30053 This is what I use and just love it. may find it cheaper some place else! works like a charm
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    Old 10-03-2012, 11:48 AM
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    I also zigzag mine together, did it about a month ago and had enough for 7 full size quilts and 3 baby quilts...won't let it pile up that much again, but have already quilted 5 tops with those "leftovers" and it has worked just wonderful!!!!
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    Old 10-03-2012, 12:32 PM
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    i butt the pieces together & use a wide zigzag to join warm & natural- works great for me- been doing it that way for years- i hear the (batting tape) is a nice product- i just can't justify spending the money on it when i can just sit down & sew the pieces together faster.
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    Old 10-03-2012, 01:10 PM
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    I just zig zag it, too. I can actually do that quicker than setting the iron up and heating, etc. My current project got rid of my extras of warm & natural Now i can continue to buy Quilters Dream Cotton.
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    Old 10-03-2012, 01:27 PM
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    I zig zag my pieces, using what I call the multi-stitch zig zag, you know a bunch of little stitches going this way and then that way....works great for me.
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    Old 10-03-2012, 03:18 PM
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    The light weight tricot interfacing is the best. I've done zigzagging and the feather stitch but they always cause the batting to not lay flat.
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    Old 10-03-2012, 03:26 PM
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    I believe that the zig zag will work just fine. As someone else said, the quilting will help hold it together. I have a lot of pieces too. Maybe I can make that a project for tomorrow.
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