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Nilla 09-05-2013 01:42 AM

That's a clever idea! I've thought about just purchasing a whole roll of batting, but I've held off because I didn't want it just stacked in the corner of a closet. I agree this would make it so much easier to measure. Hmm, you've given me something to think about....

omacookie 09-05-2013 01:47 AM

NEVER underestimate the power of a woman !Hugs

Cindy60545 09-05-2013 03:04 AM

sure do like this idea! Now, where to put it??

WickedQuilta 09-05-2013 04:26 AM

that is such an awesome idea! I've been dreaming of a better way to get the batting off the roll--now, wait a few years for the kids to grow up and move out, clean the basement and reclaim one of those shelving units and I'll be all set! thanks for sharing!

sparkys_mom 09-05-2013 04:27 AM

Love that idea for the batting.

gardnergal970 09-05-2013 05:08 AM


Originally Posted by Tartan (Post 6273891)
Sweeee-eeeet! If you clamp a piece of wood across the whole front of the shelf just below the shelf above the batt, it will kind of be like a big foil or waxed paper box. You can roll the edge of the batt up over the wood and through the space to hang down a little. Tape a tape measure to the one side of the shelving unit down to the floor. You can them pull down how much you need by the tape measure and trim it off up at the wood for a nice straight edge.

That's what my LQS does. No heavy lifting needed after once getting the roll in place.

Misty's Mom 09-05-2013 05:12 AM


Originally Posted by Tartan (Post 6273891)
Sweeee-eeeet! If you clamp a piece of wood across the whole front of the shelf just below the shelf above the batt, it will kind of be like a big foil or waxed paper box. You can roll the edge of the batt up over the wood and through the space to hang down a little. Tape a tape measure to the one side of the shelving unit down to the floor. You can them pull down how much you need by the tape measure and trim it off up at the wood for a nice straight edge.

Good idea, now back to my drawing board for improvements :)

Caroline S 09-05-2013 05:17 AM


Originally Posted by paulswalia (Post 6273775)
Hey - I've got one of those shelving units......hmmm......might have to copy this idea. Thanks for sharing!

Ditto, Ditto, Ditto.

Kris P 09-05-2013 06:26 AM

That is a fabulous idea! My rolls of batting are always in the way!

mjmachin 09-05-2013 07:19 AM

Thanks so much for sharing this idea. I have been trying to figure out a way to better handle my roll of batting. Now to get some good shelves and hubby to help.


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