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Old 12-31-2010, 07:19 AM
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I used up a bunch of scraps for quilt- as -you -go placemats. Just cut them into the right size strips and they're ready to use. I suppose you could zigzag them together first if they were too small.
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Old 12-31-2010, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by stitchinfrenzy
I haven't tried the new product that heat presses batting together, but have been heat pressing it together with strips of very light weight fusible interfacing for years. Don't apply too much heat on poly batting or it could melt. Just enough heat to hold the pieces together works. Once it's inside a project and quilted, it won't come apart. I never throw batting scraps away.
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Old 12-31-2010, 07:57 AM
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I cut the leftover pieces and use them in rag quilts. I have also used the fusible bonding strips to put pieces together. Works wonderful - especially for wall quilts and table runners. Like everyone else, I have a large amount of leftover pieces I just can't bring myself to toss out. Happy New Year and Happy Quilting!
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:05 AM
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I keep mine, and it pays off. I had enough scraps that i made a queen size rag quilt for my son SIL for his birthday. Its like free batting. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Deb watkins
That is what I do. I use them for wall hangings or candle mats or pot holders (with insulbrite, mug rugs.
The little little pieces I use for stuffing.
Where do you buy Insul brite? I searched there website and no dealers in FL or SC.
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:07 AM
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I had several scraps saved, and they were really handy for pot holders for the kids at Christmas.
You can also hand stitch them together for wall hangings, ect.
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:09 AM
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I am frugal and keep my batting scraps. I make rag quilts usually out of them, or stuff a pillow.
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:11 AM
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There is a place here in Asheville, NC that takes your old scraps & uses them to stuff car seats. ABCCM
If you don't live in Asheville, maybe you have a place to donate where you live.
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:12 AM
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They make a tape product called "Heat Press" to put batting together. It is a fusable tape that you can join batting. Jeanne Harwood Designs make it 818-723-5228 is their number. I have not used it as of yet, but thought it was worth a try.
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by grammy17
Originally Posted by Deb watkins
That is what I do. I use them for wall hangings or candle mats or pot holders (with insulbrite, mug rugs.
The little little pieces I use for stuffing.
Where do you buy Insul brite? I searched there website and no dealers in FL or SC.
www.beautifulquiltfabric.com. They ship in 24 hrs, located in California
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