Substitutes for batting???
12-12-2017, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by marmalade
amma - ty for the tip about zigzagging the edges together - Is that to prevent bulgy seams I take it??
12-13-2017, 05:57 AM
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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.
12-13-2017, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by marmalade
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!
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!
12-13-2017, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JulieW8
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.
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