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    Old 05-20-2011, 10:51 AM
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    The very small trimmings of batting and fabric, I use as stuffing for pillows and dolls.
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    Old 05-20-2011, 11:08 AM
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    Originally Posted by GladGrams
    Originally Posted by craftybear
    I read an article the other day with leftover batting to sew them together with a S seam so you can have another big piece of batting

    here is the link to the article if you want to read it

    http://www.quilting-tidbits.com/quilt-batting.html
    Thank you so much for this URL. I found lots of helpful information. :thumbup:
    I love you poem about the quilts you make, it say what a gift o a quilt should mean.
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    Old 05-20-2011, 11:15 AM
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    Using the feather stitch does not stretch the fabric as zig zag does.
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    Old 05-20-2011, 11:24 AM
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    Originally Posted by GladGrams
    Originally Posted by craftybear
    I read an article the other day with leftover batting to sew them together with a S seam so you can have another big piece of batting

    here is the link to the article if you want to read it

    http://www.quilting-tidbits.com/quilt-batting.html
    Thank you so much for this URL. I found lots of helpful information. :thumbup:
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    GladGrams from another greatgram, I love the poem you have post about your quilt gifts, such great feelings.
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    Old 05-20-2011, 11:30 AM
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    I sew my pieces together with a large zig zag stitch as well. Make sure you use light thread when you do so, dark will sometimes show through if using lighter fabric. I also read that there is a tape that you can buy especially made for piecing batting together. You just simple iron it on. Never used it so not sure how good it works.
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    Old 05-20-2011, 11:51 AM
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    I have used light weight fusible interfacing cut in 1.5 inch strips to join batting into larger pieces. Works great and is a lot cheaper than the tape. Just butt the edges together and iron the strips over the area you are joining.
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    Old 05-20-2011, 12:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by gollytwo
    there's also a new ironon tape on the market - about 2-3" wide made to join pieces of batt.
    This stuff is great. I use it all the time.
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    Old 05-20-2011, 12:40 PM
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    I'll tell you - I sew my batting together and use it on smaller lap quilts. The smallest pieces make really great frying pan handle covers. Like a hot pad holder but only about 2" side and 4" long that slides over the skillets handle. I also use those for tucking in cords. Like a cord pocket for my small appliances (keeps everything tidy).
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    Old 05-20-2011, 12:54 PM
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    You received lots of info about left-overs. I make quilted tote bags and small wall hangings, caserole carriers, tree skirts,eye glass cases and table toppers from my scrap batting and scrap fabric. It is also a good way to use old sample blocks and ufo's. Use it all up! left over batting can also be used to make small size, quick two- fabric pillowcased quilts to donate to childrens hospitals or shelters. Kids certainly don't mind if batting is pieced together. Lots to choose from!
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    Old 05-20-2011, 12:59 PM
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    The iron on tape is wonderful. To me the zig-xag seam, seemed to always pucker.
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