Batting pieces
#41
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Salem, NY
Posts: 203
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.
#42
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Orbiting
Posts: 1,448
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.
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.
#43
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Glenmoore, PA
Posts: 7,941
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.
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.
#44
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.
#45
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!
#46
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Vermont
Posts: 1,095
I use a lightweight tricot interfacing. I have a large amount of this left over from garment sewing days. I just cut it into strips and fuse the 2 pieces of batting together. It is really cheap at Joann's - probably around $3 or $4 yard. So much cheaper than the batting tape! Or you can just zig zig the pieces together.
#47
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.
#49
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Cedar Hill, TX
Posts: 430
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.
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