salemrabbits

I just take big stitches and secure the pieces together, haven't had any problems as the quilting must do the rest of the work of holding pieces together....I have done this for a couple of years to control all the scraps.

AlienQuilter

I like the small pieces for applique when I want it to have a 3-D look to it. Also like the idea of QAYG. I was told the same as others have mentioned, overlap the edges then do a nice clean cut through both layers then whip stitch together (teacher at the LQS told me this).

I would worry about the fusible not holding through multiple washings - like a baby quilt gets multiple washings. My step mother made a cute little quilt for my oldest and every time I washed it I had to repair it before giving it back to him.

grann of 6

Yes, that is why I stitch the connecting layers together with the stepped zig zag. When it is quilted, it is not going to be a problem if it comes apart. And I, too, cut through both layers with my rotary cutter and a straight-edge ruler. Doing a wavy cut works too, but is then harder to stitch the pieces together.

WMUTeach

I am work and do not recall the name of product but I got it at my local quilt store and have see similar at JoAnn's. It is a white iron tape that you can use to join two pieces of batting. It appears to be a bit like a heavy mesh when you unroll it. It is about 1.5 inches wide and works really well. I have used it on baby quilts that have gotten heavy use and washing. I to make a point to be sure that my quilting crosses over the joined area but I did not do anything extraordinary. I keep using it with good results. It sure has helped use up larger scraps and you can not see any difference in the appearance of your quilt.

kydeb

I've pieced quite a bit of warm and natural. I actually bought the tape but have never used it! I make sure the edges are straight and I zig-zag the seam. You can't tell once it's in the quilt and it the easiest/cheapest method I've found!

paulswalia

Aunt Piggylpn beat me to the punch. I've bought and used the tape and have had excellent results, but discovered this interfacing and it's much cheaper than the tape.

stchenfool

I have used the batting seam tape - this is what it's called - it works really well and can be found at your local quilt shop and Joann's. Best of luck.

stchenfool

Like this idea too!

helenquilt

I sew all my scraps together until I get the size I want. If the edges are not straight overlap the pieced and cut both pieces at the same time then pull out the tiny scraps then with the largest zizag and long basting stitch I push them together and sew. Do not let them overlap. I never throw anything over 3" away.

pollyjvan9

I zig zag mine when I need a larger piece.