Left over batting
08-26-2019, 07:29 AM
#21
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what a timely post. I spent Saturday and Sunday (and will do more today) making dog beds for an animal rescue group. I piece batting to use in quilts, table runners, placemats and coasters. Anything smaller than 5" is cut up to use as "dusters" and then anything smaller that duster size is crumbed and put in my bag for dog bed stuffing (along with cut up fabric pieces). I usually do vertical "channels" and then stuff the channels and sew horizontally (so it looks like a mattress pad but thick, thick, thick). Anyway, I guess I had alot of stuffing because I've made 5 beds so far and still have a huge bag of stuffing. I'm determined to get these done so I can start saving scraps again. But, I need to get that area cleared out and I need to use up the fabric I have for the outside of the beds. I am like so many others...like to get one more use out of stuff if possible.
08-26-2019, 12:03 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by dunster
You can piece them together (whip stitch by hand, zigzag with the machine, or use fusible tape) to make bigger pieces and then use just like any other batting. I do this with larger pieces, but not with the narrow ones. But it can be done.
08-27-2019, 08:20 AM
#23
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I keep all the batting scraps, zigzag them together, once I have enough scraps of fabric, stitch them all together
and practice free motion on patterns that I like to try.Sometimes pick up old sheets which are in decent shape, wash them and put the batting inside and use them to practice on, once I have finished I cut them up into 4 x 4 ft
and put on a binding then take them to the dog shelter, and they love to get them, I also donate some of these to
our local veterinary, and they are really pleased to receive them as well. Not too much goes to waste at our home.
and practice free motion on patterns that I like to try.Sometimes pick up old sheets which are in decent shape, wash them and put the batting inside and use them to practice on, once I have finished I cut them up into 4 x 4 ft
and put on a binding then take them to the dog shelter, and they love to get them, I also donate some of these to
our local veterinary, and they are really pleased to receive them as well. Not too much goes to waste at our home.
08-27-2019, 07:24 PM
#24
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Ok, I have a weird one: DH has a CPAP, and the straps make a dent in his cheeks- unless he tucks batting squares underneath.
Not only that, a piece of batting is the best for cleaning out the lint filter in the dryer; it's like a magnet.
hugs,
charlotte
Not only that, a piece of batting is the best for cleaning out the lint filter in the dryer; it's like a magnet.
hugs,
charlotte
Last edited by charlottequilts; 08-27-2019 at 07:28 PM.
08-28-2019, 12:42 PM
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