I just lay the pieces side by side then whip stitch by hand with a very loose stitch. All you need to do is keep the pieces from wondering apart. Or you might cut a strip of thin fabric to lay over the joint then stitch that loosely by machine. That's what old sheets and such are good for.

LOL - #267 on your to-do list - awesome! I'm afraid to write mine down - I keep adding on dozens every week. :mrgreen:

LOL, I've probably got 67 projects in my sewing bin. started!

Me too, unless I happen to need some for a small project (coaster). I use insulbright for potholders, so that doesn't apply to me. If they are too small to zig zag together, I donate them to quilt group that makes dog beds for local animal shelter.

I use the left over batting for potholders, too. Never thought about zigzagging it together! Another great idea learned on the QB!

Crumbs are the little pieces left after you cut your pieces for a block.. I only keep "crumbs that are t least 2 in. square. I really like bigger pieces, but you can use any size scrap . Some quilters use even smaller pieces! There are several tutes on crumb piecing. Check on this message board or Google crumb blocks or crumb quilts.

I don't waste any batting! I use the larger pieces to make baby quilts. I don't stitch them together, instead, I place the largest piece of batting on the quilt back then add other pieces overlapping about 1/2 inch until the backing is completely covered. Carefully add the quilt top and pin. Here's the trick--pin on both sides of the batting "seam" and make sure to quilt heavily. Baby quilts need plenty of quilting if they are going to be dragged around.

Medium sized pieces are used for small quilting projects: purses, table runners, pot holders, etc.

Small pieces of batting are chopped up into about 4 inch pieces. I then pull them apart to make smaller pieces. (They're fluffier this way.) I toss them into a bag and use it for stuffing toy animals for the grandkids and as gifts.
One more idea for stuffed animals is to put a small rock or bb's into a medicine bottle with a child-proof cap and add it to the fullest part of the toy for a rattle.

I zigzag the edges together and make it to the size I want.

Make a sack of muslin or some other material not expensive and cut up the pieces. Stuff it and sew it closed. Donate it to your favorite pet for a nice soft bed that is washable.