Thread: Opinion-how to join batting scraps

Anyone got any feedback on the tape you can buy designed to join batting edges?

I have a friend that swears by the batting joining tape. She thinks it is excellent!
Me - I cut up my batting into squares then use it for Quilt As You Go projects!

I use the iron on tape - it works well. Just need to be sure that your batting can tolerate the iron.

I purchased light weight interfacing, cut 2-3 inch strips & ironed that on the joins. Much like the tape but the interfacing was on sale for about $1.00/yard & worked as well IMO as the tape & much less pricy.

I use Heat Press, some folks say it's pricey but I buy it whenever I see it on sale. Works really well.

Originally Posted by ctrysass2012

I purchased light weight interfacing, cut 2-3 inch strips & ironed that on the joins. Much like the tape but the interfacing was on sale for about $1.00/yard & worked as well IMO as the tape & much less pricy.

I do this, too, only I often use scraps of interfacing left over from applique projects. Either way, it's fast and easy.

I also use the wide iron on tape made specifically for the purpose of joining batting together and love it. You just have to read the iron setting recommended by the tape manufacturer...if you set it too hot, it could stick.

I by mistake, bought the good old sewing interfacing,iron on. So, when I need to join batting pieces, I just cut s few strips of interfacing and press my pieces together. Works great, and is lots cheaper than the already cut product.