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Buy some of the heat tape that puts pieces of batting together. You can get it at JHittleSewing.com (no affiliation to me. I just got it there.)
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If you have really narrow strips that are very long it is ideal to use them for the inside of purse handles. Just wrap fabric aroung them and stitch.
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I use even small pieces. Fit them together, zig-zag them together and use them in pot holders, one layer of reg. and one of insulbrite.
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I also use them in my swiffer. They last longer than the little pads you can buy.
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Originally Posted by OmaForFour
Buy some of the heat tape that puts pieces of batting together. You can get it at JHittleSewing.com (no affiliation to me. I just got it there.)
If you can buy the felting needle attachment for your machine, you can just 'felt' them together the same way it was made! :) We used to do this at the shop with our Janome felting machine. |
Originally Posted by Tartan
If you have pieces that are about 3 inches by 45 inches, I would use then in a "quilt as you go" stripe lap quilt. I'd lay out my backing, lay batting strip with fabric strip on top and stitch across the top edge. Then I would add the next fabric and batting strip face down on the last one and stitch down, flip it down and proceed in this manner 'til you get to the bottom of your backing. You have a lap quilt sewn and quilted and just have to put the binding on.
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Originally Posted by gollytwo
there's also a new ironon tape on the market - about 2-3" wide made to join pieces of batt.
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Originally Posted by Just Me...
I also use them in my swiffer. They last longer than the little pads you can buy.
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I use leftover quilt batting in bags and bag handles. I make covers for coathangers and use the leftovers to pad the wooden hangers. I also make machine embroidered covers and I place the batting under the fabric and embroider through both layers.
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well im glad some one ask that question. now i have an idea on the batting leftovers. thank you all very much.
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Wow, I love all the creative ideas for leftover batting! I have used batting scraps to dust and clean, and I've used small pieces for practice quilting, but so far I've never pieced several together to make a larger piece. I've always been a bit concerned that it wouldn't hold up well over time. But I see some of you have done this with good results, so I'm going to give it a try too! :-D
By the way, Deby (2NorwichTerr) your avatar is priceless! :D :D |
Opps, double posted, sorry! :oops:
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Besides sewing strips togetther for batting for pet beds and charity baby quilts, I use a small scrap by my machines and by the ironing board. They catch threads and any small trimmed pieces of fabric. They can be used to wipe off cutting mats too, but I prefer those microfiber clothes for that.
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Large pieces I zip zag the together. I have done box tucks with the smaller pieces. Do you have a pet, cut small pieces and put it in there bed.
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Check with your local quilt guild to see if they can use big pieces for charity quilts. Also the local aminal shelter as many use scraps for amimal beds.
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Several friends give me their batting scraps, too--I use old pillowcases, or sew up similar shapes, use the batting to fill them, making channels so the batting does not shift too much, and take them to the animal shelter. Those wire cages aren't too comfortable, and during the winter, those floors are cold. Just a thought, piecefully, the old one
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I used to zigzag batting pieces together, but now use lightweight fusible interfacing, cut it into strips of approximately 2 1/2 inches and iron it over the butted together edges. (It has to be lots cheaper than the new product on the market!) Be sure to use a press cloth when you do it. It works GREAT!!!
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Originally Posted by pab58
I put small pieces of batting in a bag, and whenever I need stuffing for pillow, I "shred" it apart. Works great!! I simply grasp each side in my hands and pull it until it is smooth. ;)
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I sew them together with a zig-zag stitch and use all reasonably sized pieces.
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I use larger pieces to piece together, smaller for sample sews, and when they get too small, they go into a scrap bag with fabric scraps until there are enough to make a pillow. The pillows are donated to the local no-kill pet shelter. They love getting them!
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Cut some 2" wide strips of fusible interfacing & lay the pieces together & fuse with the strips & use in smaller kid size quilts or for table runner size.
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I use it wrap Christmas tree ornaments in. I have some very delicate glass ones and the batting works great.
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As others have said, sewing them together works. Also, your local animal rescue organization might be interested. They can be used for pet beds.
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Zigzag them together & make an AAQI mini quilt. Join the Quilt a Month Club & help raise money for Alzheimer research. http://www.alzquilts.org/paq.html
Originally Posted by tinliz
Use for batting in a "Fun and Done" quilt. You could string piece the blocks to use scrap fabric. Use larger leftovers for the backing and you will have a reversible scrap quilt.
QAYG: The fun & done quilt I did used 7.5" batting squares. But you can make batting squares any size, so once you zigzag batting scraps together, square them off...cut the backing 2 inches larger...strip piece top. OH NO! I'll have to do at least one square today :) |
I used them to stuff small animals to give as gifts.
I also make lots of flat Christmas tree ornaments and give them away to everyone. Good way to use up the fabric scraps too. If I can find the photo of the stuffed pig, I'll send it... |
Piecing them together works - and it does not need to be a neat straight seam - just so it is not bunched up - and the smaller pieces you could do a quilt as you go quilt - My MIL does many of those; she throws nothing away until it is in need of a magnifying glass to see it! lol Have a great day!
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Piecing them together works - and it does not need to be a neat straight seam - just so it is not bunched up - and the smaller pieces you could do a quilt as you go quilt - My MIL does many of those; she throws nothing away until it is in need of a magnifying glass to see it! lol Have a great day! You can also make stuffed toys, or pillows from them; they make great stuffing.
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Use the feather stitch on your machine and it works great to sew them together. I've even put similar battings together and no problem.
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I don't throw any of it away and do as others have and sew it together with a zigzag stitch.
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I piece leftover batting with a zig zag---just butt the sides right up next to each other. It's a little like rerolling the cookie dough so you can cut more cookies!
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I see many here already said my answer but, I will put my 2 cents in anyway. Many times I have sewn pieces together to make a larger piece and some of those quilts are still together many years later.
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Depending on size, either make a quilt using quilt as you go (I have a no-hand sew demo with pictures that I can PM you) or, what I also do with the small pieces is cut up orphan blocks or paper piece post cards. I make them 4x6, and experiment with surface design techniques on them. I take the fabric and batting behind it and do thread sketching. Very fun and a small space to experiment. Here are 2 samples. The shell is mine. The other is from Ansley Mackay.
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I have also large used large zig zag to piece larger pieces together, I have been making a few purses so it is great for that and also to test for fmq. Nothing goes to waste!
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I piece mine with a zig zag, the smaller pieces come in handy for me to make hot pads or pot holders, this not only uses your leftover batting but your left over fabric scraps.
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I've read about dyeing or painting batting to use in an art quilt.
Yesterday I put small squares in the bottom of flower pots to keep dirt from falling through the holes and still lets the water drain out. |
I use the cheapest iron on pellon I can find - on sale at Joann's for $.50, cut in strips. Cut the pieces of batting straight along the edges and iron on the strips. Actually the strips I use are leftovers from t-shirt quilts.
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i save mine for table runners or smaller projects like wall ha hangings or placemats. i even intend to make a cotton rag quilt sometime when i get caught up. so i have a plastic tub i keep them in til i need them.
i guess my moms waste not want not attitude lives in me ))) carla |
I just put the leftover scraps in a piece of fabric that is approximately the size of a pillowcase and fill it almost 3/4 full and then close it and give it to the homeless animals as a bed.
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This is a timely question for me. I was just wondering the other day what was I going to do with the left over batting from the baby quilts because my quilt size is never the same size as the batting is. Thanks for asking it.
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I cut all my leftover batting into 6" squares with my GO cutter. I love to make baby rag quilts, and even some larger ones, and when I have enough squares cut, I cut my flannel 8 1'2" rag pieces with my GO, and then build a quilt. I love my GO cutter.
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