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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Like this idea too!

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.

I zig zag mine when I need a larger piece.

The pieces of batting work great in hot pads for the kids. They never have enough! Great for gifts too.
Mariah.

I was taught to simply zigzag the pieces together - I've done that several times now and haven't had a problem yet!

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I quilt as I go (large sections) and use Heat Press by Jeanne Harwood Designs and it works great. I do try to make sure I do some quilting over the taped areas for extra support.

The secret to my success here is butting the two pieces together and long running slip stitches; draped over your quilting runners, you won't even get a back-ache. The ladies are right in that the quilting will hold the two pieces together just fine. I have done this for many, many years--something I figured out on my own before this board was even Patrice's "gleam in her eye". I have always been thrifty as far as batting is concerned--can't stand waste of any kind.....but especially batting.

I overlap the pieces, then cut through both with a rotary cutter. Then zig zag them together. Works great and no extra tape is needed.

I had planned to purchase the strips sold to fuse pieces of batting together. The owner of the LQS sold me a light-weight fusible interfacing (not the tricot) for $1.00/yard. I think she said it was a non-woven. It is 60" or so wide; a lot more for your money than the packaged stuff. She sells in 5 yd. pieces. I just pin the outside edge and then cut off 2" strips.

When I prepare the batting pieces to be fused, I lay one atop the other and cut w/scissors or cutter (crocked is acceptable). Remove the thin batting strips and you will find they butt together perfectly. Lay on the fusible and a pressing cloth, and press. Works for me.

Sorry folks. I did not read this entire thread and hope I have not been redundant.

I use the iron on tape as well. I make my own from fusible tricot interfacing, sold in some stores as Sew-Knit or Knit-Fuse. Cuts easily with a rotary cutter at 2". I slightly overlap the batting, iron on the tape, then flip and trim one side of the batting edge to fit the joined side.

I just zig zag or hand baste my pieces together - just be sure to use a longer stitch so that the sesm lays flat and does not have a ridge in it

I use mine for small things, wall hangings ect.

I do this all the time with W&N...it's so easy and looks great. Why waste $$ on notions we don't need? T!ry it and I think you'll like it!

I mostly hand stitch large pieces together. I found if I zigzag them, I could feel that spot even after I had quilted it.

Just butt the edges together and zig zag with the widest stitch. I've done this a lot, but I only make small quilts due to health problems.

I have zigzagged and also used the tape for it. Persoally I liked the tape the best but maybe because I hate to workon the fabric twice. It doesz work and sure saves money.

I have used the tape many times and it is soooo easy - just don't decide to iron the tape on the batting strips on the cutting board - a BIG No-No. Don't ask. Great way to have an excuse to purchase a large cutting mat.

I've never used the tape, but I have machine joined and hand joined the batting. I have used left over batting for areas that shadow in applique, stuffing ornaments, Stuffing pin cushions, making practice blocks for free motion quilting. I probably have a much longer list but it has been covered many times by others. I don't notice shifting, or a ridge where I have joined the 2.

I agree with a number of others here. I butt them up to each other and use a wide zig zag. Since it works so well, I see no need in spending my money on the tape. I'd much rather buy fabric.

I just put all my small pieces together and zigzag them. Works great!

I also use batting on my Swiffer. It grabs thread, dust, etc. better than the Swiffer cloths. I used a longer piece to pad my ironing board after the purchased pad wore out. The longer skinny pieces are great for making purse handles. The smaller pieces are good for the actual purses...eyeglass cases....wallets....needlecases....etc. I uses pieces that aren't 100% poly for cleaning jobs like windowsills, the refrigerator vent-thing under the door, and blucky jobs that would ruin a good cleaning rag. It also seems to get into the nooks and crannies a little better. Batting scraps are perfect to dust computer, printers, etc. Again, it grabs the dust a little better. I use them with Armor-all to dust my dashboard of the car.... A long time ago, I was warned that you shouldn't wash some cleaning rags if they had certain products on them (i.e. furniture polish, Armor-all, etc.) as the cleaning products would destroy the inner workings of your washer. So, any of those 'bad' cleaning projects are met with a piece of batting that I can throw away after.

I agree no need to buy another notion I can do without. I've butted the edges together and done a large zig zag stitch also. I've never had any problems using this method.

I just handed in a quilt to my LAQ and asked her about the iron-on tape. She said she would not accept batting that had been taped because she has tried it and found that she had problems with skipped stitches, broken threads, etc. when her needle passed over the taped areas. She went back to the old method of joining pieces together by hand or machine. She also said that she will no longer accept Mountain Mist batting. Said she used to have no problems with it but lately she has had problems with the batting separating into balls after multiple washings of the quilts. She believes the scrim is somehow dissolving after repeated washing in water. Some quilts are fine but others aren't. Of the last 4 quilts she used this on, she found 2 of them with this problem.

This is very interesting to hear from someone who should know what she is talking about. I used the lightweight interfacing and a wide zig zag on a couple charity quilts, because I wanted to see if I had any issues with the long arm going over the interfacing part. I had no problem at all. I don't use Mountain Mist any more either, because I had used it on some of the GKs baby quilts and noticed them getting all lumpy over time. I now only use Warm & Natural or Warm & White.

I'm sure somewhere in these 8 pages someone else has come up with the name Heat Press, the product made for putting batting pieces together. I've used it and IMO it's excellent.

I've used the zig zag stitch to put the pieces together and it has worked fine for me. The idea of the tape to put the 2 pieces together sounds like it would be good too. I may look for some of it next time I am at a quilt or fabric store.

I use my smaller pieces of W&N cut to fit my Swifter wet /dry mop... but for the larger pieces I usually just set machine to large zig zag and baste them together. I like the idea of using the less $ iron on interfacing though!

I just zig-zag the pieces together. Seems so much simpler than trying to store an additional item in my small sewing space.

zig zag works for me. My quilts are mostly for grandkids, their interested in the colors not in the smoothness.

I do the zig zag together method, setting the stitches as wide as possible. I have also cut the squares for rag quilts and then taken them to guild meetings. Another thing I use strips of batting to make padded hangers. Wrap the batting around the hanger and then wrap again with fabric strips, folding an edge of the fabric to give an finished edges. A few stitches at the end keeps it all together.

I just do a quick whip stitch.............works fine

When piecing Hobbs fusible is there any need to use the fusible tape also? Seems like you would only have to butt it together.

I would say you are correct with this