Quiltingboard Forums - Joining batting to make larger piece

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Originally Posted by JETRoss (Post 8441558)

1) Where can I get such tape? What's it called?
2) I've never zigzag stitched. Do I overlay the batting edges or just lay them close together? What makes them stay close together?
3) Are there other solutions I've missed?

First of all, Welcome JETRoss!! from Southern Ontario
1) Save your $ for fabric! :)

2) As you noted, seams make bumps, so yes, just lay side-by-side and zigzag. Matching edges are important. Laying one on top of the other and then trim a wee bit off works. No, it does not have to be straight. Theoretically, they could be curved. Go with as broad of zigzag as you can and a longish stitch. This will help keep the flexibility of the seam similar to the flexibility in the rest of the batt. I don't worry about my "joins" being vertical/horizontal, rather I go for diagonal, slight or a lot. Reason .... more of our quilt seamlines are vertical/horizontal. Thus, are quilting often follows with that. An angle batting seam makes it so that all your seam does not land under a quilting line or in an area where there is very little quilting. Clear as Mud?

3) Some use the trimmings or unwanted pieces to fill a pillow case (or similar) to make a dog/cat bed!