Batting from thrift stores.

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01-10-2017, 07:54 AM

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PaperPrincess

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This is often suggested for folks who are learning to FMQ, either on a long arm or domestic machine. Inexpensive so you don't stress!

01-10-2017, 08:10 AM

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tessagin

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If I want to take that seam out of the pad and use a different stitch. I will probably leave it though and maybe quilt close to it like using a guide line.

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Originally Posted by minibarn

I have never thought of doing something like this so thanks for sharing. I have one question though...you said "Will get the seam ripper out when I'm ready to use them". What are you ripping at that point?

01-10-2017, 08:08 PM

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minibarn

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I understand now. Wondering though, how do you see the quilting lines of the batting when there is a top on it? Maybe I just need to get a pad and try it out myself

01-10-2017, 08:14 PM

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elnan

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I've bought large mattress pads to cut up for pillow covers before putting on the pillowcase. Just remember to add a few extra inches to width & length. I had not thought of using them for quilts. Thanks for the ideas.

01-11-2017, 05:38 AM

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Karamarie

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I used a mattress pad this past summer as batting for a scrappy quilt. It was nearly new and it worked very well. Another repurposed idea.

01-11-2017, 06:00 AM

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tranum

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Originally Posted by marge954

Thank you so much for sharing this idea that I would have never thought of doing! I make quilts for kids who have just aged out of foster care and sometimes the places they rent are old, drafty and cold. This will help lower my costs so I can make more quilts. I also have a friend who's church does denim quilts for the homeless shelter and I can't wait to ask if she's thought to try this.

your project for these older kids is Awesome! Rest assured, bedding is appreciated.

01-11-2017, 06:00 AM

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auntdeb

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I have used these before. They make wonderfully warm and soft batting. Good score!

01-11-2017, 06:06 AM

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tranum

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Makes good ironing board padding too. My friend got a call from a religious adult camp ( only way I can think of describing it ) and they would be replacing all the bedding and would she want perfectly good mattress pads for her church quilts? She got 24. Their little church doesn't make that many in a year, so she's set for 2 years!

01-11-2017, 06:56 AM

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mjmachin

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Wow, what a great idea, I would never have thought of this. Thanks so much for sharing. This board is wonderful!! I will be using this idea and start shopping soon.

01-11-2017, 07:22 AM

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Wanabee Quiltin

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I was with some quilters who were making purses and table runners. Later I found out that one of the ladies went to SA or Goodwill and bought baby flannel receiving blankets and used them instead of batting. They looked great. I have used mattress pads on just one charity quilt and it turned out good, I never really thought about the stitching on the pads.