oh Wanda. don't toss those scraps! just a suggestion here; the animal shelters can always (but especially in cold months) use dog mats, beds, blankets and those batting scraps can be used for that. I cut up anything smaller than 5 inches into crumbs and include them with the tiny crumbs, and thread scraps to stuff beds with. Concrete floors are COLD! or if you would rather-hospitals and foster kids, women's shelters etc can use a few small quilts 12x12 and a bit bigger for some little child's dolls. some kids would love to have a "blanket" for their doll or stuffed animal. just consider it before filling up the landfill. please and thank you!
Originally Posted by
WandaVA
Since most of my quilts are lap size, I usually buy twin size batting (about 72 x 90").
As for storing "scraps" of batting. I measure them, roll them tightly, and use masking tape to hold the roll together -- I mark the size on the masking tape. I store them in plastic storage containers (or large boxes), with a list of the sizes in the box. When I use a piece, I mark that off my list. I don't save scraps smaller than 12 x 12".