FMQ Practice - Batting and fabric is expensive, alternatives?
As much as I'd like to practice FMQ, I find that it doesn't work the greatest with only 2 layers of cotton, and batting is expensive. What can I use for an inside layer that won't completely break the bank, so I'll practice more? I keep falling back to swirlies, because I don't practice enough.
I'd initially thought I'd just throw an extra layer of fabric over the used pieces, but found that the needle, and the machine didn't want to pierce the dense spots...
Also, if one doesn't have a huge stash, what's recommended for top fabric for practicing? I found some $5/m (39") clearance fabric, and have been using that, but it feels really wasteful...