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nativetexan 10-03-2012 04:55 AM

just remember the fusible on the tape doesn't last. you must quilt over that seam well or just go ahead and zig zag it together instead of fusing.

happyquiltmom 10-03-2012 04:58 AM

All those products are fine, but I'd rather spend money on fabric. I simply butt the edges of batting scraps together and hand stitch, using a very large whip stitch. The actual quilting holds the pieces in place permanently. I've been doing this for nearly 30 years and never have had any problems with separation.

Lori S 10-03-2012 05:01 AM

I Zig Zag them together , just butting the edges together and a large zig zag stitch. It is fast and easy . I figure the last thing I need is another quilting notion, when thread works !

Jingle 10-03-2012 06:03 AM

I have pieced pieces of poly batting (all I use) to make a double size batting. Once it is quilted no one is the wiser. I also save thin width pieces for when I need to add to another large piece. I have a great big bag of scraps.

DJ 10-03-2012 06:17 AM


Originally Posted by Lori S (Post 5558915)
I Zig Zag them together , just butting the edges together and a large zig zag stitch. It is fast and easy . I figure the last thing I need is another quilting notion, when thread works !

Ditto . . . I use a 3-step zig-zag stitch. Works great, easy, quick! I can barely tell where they are butted together.

joyce888 10-03-2012 06:25 AM

I've pieced large pieces together with just a hand running stitch with very little overlap. I bought the actual bonding tape but have yet to try it. I think trying to stitch it on the machine would compact and hang up on the feed dogs or even the sewing foot. I bought the tape to try it on Warm and Natural because you can feel a lump if you overlap it too much when hand sewing.

carslo 10-03-2012 06:32 AM

I zigzag the pieces together and have not had any trouble over the years.

Gail B 10-03-2012 06:59 AM

I just butt the edges together and zig zag them. Works great for me.

Beebee 10-03-2012 07:16 AM

Thanks every one. I think I am going to try the interfacing since I have some on hand. Thanks again

irishrose 10-03-2012 07:30 AM

I hand stitch mine. I tried a zigzag on a polyester batt and it distorted the seam.


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