Batting scraps
 

Chore for today, [ATTACH=CONFIG]607934[/ATTACH] turn misc. batting scraps into stuffing. I have set aside all the pieces big enough to sew together for placemats and potholders and the rest need wrangling. I am snipping the scraps on the left into the bucket of stuffing scraps on the right. Lots of breaks so I don't get a blister. I tried using my rotary cutter but it just makes a mess of my cutting board. Wish me luck!

Good luck, and that is a great idea. I have a great deal of difficulty throwing out anything that "might" be useful so I will probably do the same.

Great idea, I may try that too!!!

I cut my batting scraps into pieces big enough for my swifter mop, it is a lot cheaper than buying the replacement pads and does a better job and...they is a ton of them leftover after quilting a quilt.

All my large pieces I sew together to make more batting. Small strips and pieces I toss. I don't make anything but quilts.

I do use small pieces for ornaments.

I bet birds would love some of these for nesting materials...

Great idea. A pair of spring loaded scissors might help in cutting if you have some. I have a pair that I've used on rag quilts & it sure saves on the hands.

Oooo I like that idea! I shall give it a try! Aren't you the wise one! Thanks for the good idea!

Just a tip. Turn your cutting mat over and use the back side, then you won't mess up the good side.

I wonder if a shredder would work.

I have heard that putting out cotton scraps for the birds, both fabric and batting, is not a good idea. If it gets wet in their nests it can take a long time to dry out. I'm in the NE of England of course!! :o

I do love the idea of pinning a patch to your clothes to put odd threads on.

I use my cutting mat. When I'mall done with the current batch of batting, I use a pencil eraser (the white, rectangular one) on the cutting mat. It works to get the batting bits out of the mat. Then, I just vacuum my mat. (The canister vacuum is always plugged in and located in my sewing room, the most vacuumed room in the house!).

That is a great idea!

keep your scrap can nearby. stuff you're tossing. As you cut batting, every so often grab a handful of scraps and swipe over your board. Pulls batting out before gets caught tight. can also use sandpaper but don't rub hard just lightly, grabbing batting not sanding.

I toss mine in a lined garbage can with material scraps and when that's full, it's time to make stuffed beds for animals and donate. I have a lot less garbage from my sewing room! Love the idea of cutting some to fit my Swifter, thanks for the tip!

Oh yeah, Jules51 reminded me, yesterday while I cleaned the house, I remembered what I had read on here about using scrap batting on a Swifter, OMG...:shock: I was just amazed at the difference, it picked up way more then the ones that Swifter makes. Now I have another way to use scrap batting.

I am saving things for dog beds and this is a super idea. I also love the idea for the Swifter will have to try that. Thanks ladies. BrendaK