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cashs_mom 12-12-2017 09:09 AM
Originally Posted by marmalade (Post 2034483)
amma - ty for the tip about zigzagging the edges together - Is that to prevent bulgy seams I take it??
If you have a machine with the "three step zigzag" it works great for putting batting together.

sewingsuz 12-12-2017 04:48 PM
I have used mattress pads for quilts and it works very nicely.

JulieW8 12-13-2017 05:57 AM
My grandmother recycled worn-out blankets by using them as quilt batting. If you go that route, you can probably find them at estate/tag sales, garage sales, Craigslist, etc. In California (where I live), thrift shops aren't allowed to accept used bedding.

slbram17 12-13-2017 05:03 PM
Originally Posted by marmalade (Post 2033779)
Ok - I've got some scrappy quilts "in the works" and was wondering what I could substitute for batting. I am just trying to be as frugal and "green" as I can be with these quilts.
I have read that some people use flannel. I was thinking of cutting up & piecing together some old sweatshirts or towels.
Has anyone done this before? Would it work? If not, why?
Aprreciate your answers....thank you!
Walmart online has pellon quilters touch batting 9 yards 90 inches wide for under $23. I use this a lot and make almost three queen size quilts out of one bolt. And I save gas and time not running around looking for thrift shops or yard sales. Time is a little short these days.

slbram17 12-13-2017 05:04 PM
Originally Posted by JulieW8 (Post 7961731)
My grandmother recycled worn-out blankets by using them as quilt batting. If you go that route, you can probably find them at estate/tag sales, garage sales, Craigslist, etc. In California (where I live), thrift shops aren't allowed to accept used bedding.
I am not all that fond of used bedding myself. Yes, I know it can be washed but until you get it in the washer, it is still being handled.

topper1 12-14-2017 10:29 AM
Wonderful ideas

QuiltnLady1 12-19-2017 11:29 PM
Costco gets some nice fleece blankets in -- I bought the king size and backed a couple of quilts for MIL -- they were real cuddly and wear well. I have seen them in thrift stores, too.


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