Substitutes for batting???
12-12-2010, 09:46 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by GrammaBabs
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Now i know i LOVE this place... when i first started "quilting" it amazed me how much it was going to cost to learn an old hobby that was started from re-cycling things to keep warm!!!!
My first quilt was "batted" with a 4dollar blanket found at WallyWorld... worked great...
Then i saw how much it was costing to have them "quilted".. tried to free motion on my machine.. that took my temper to task... so having some free money.. i decided i loved the hobby enough to buy myself,, the Grace Pinnacle frame with the Janome 1600P... it works great.. and i've saved a ton, quilting my own fabric (ie.. all that stash that's sitting there)..and quilting my own pieced tops..(tons of time and money saved)...plus i'm having fun...there is always a much more cost effective way..
ps.. my quilting group gets lots of smiles from me...they are the 1/4" queens.. and perfectionists...me.. i'm the "mascot" having fun..
Now i know i LOVE this place... when i first started "quilting" it amazed me how much it was going to cost to learn an old hobby that was started from re-cycling things to keep warm!!!!
My first quilt was "batted" with a 4dollar blanket found at WallyWorld... worked great...
Then i saw how much it was costing to have them "quilted".. tried to free motion on my machine.. that took my temper to task... so having some free money.. i decided i loved the hobby enough to buy myself,, the Grace Pinnacle frame with the Janome 1600P... it works great.. and i've saved a ton, quilting my own fabric (ie.. all that stash that's sitting there)..and quilting my own pieced tops..(tons of time and money saved)...plus i'm having fun...there is always a much more cost effective way..
ps.. my quilting group gets lots of smiles from me...they are the 1/4" queens.. and perfectionists...me.. i'm the "mascot" having fun..
12-12-2010, 11:53 AM
#33
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If you put a call into your local hospital, nursing home, and tell them you are looking for bath blankets that are to the point of being replaced with new, they will save them for you. They usually don't "wear out", they "stain out". We did an Easter play and for backdrops we painted sheets with scenery pics, etc and all were donated by our local NH and hospital. Also, I've been told motels get rid of sheets every so often and will donate them. A phone call is all it'll take. I also pick them up at goodwill.
12-12-2010, 11:58 AM
#34
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Originally Posted by marmalade
Oh boy! I am liking all the responses I am hearing so far to "just go for it". I have a stack of old sweatshirts and towels that have seen quite a bit of use. I think I can get a middle out of each stack.
And - I am liking the idea of old flannel sheets (why didn't I think of that...duh..) and those "sheet blankets".
More good ideas!
amma - ty for the tip about zigzagging the edges together - Is that to prevent bulgy seams I take it??
And - I am liking the idea of old flannel sheets (why didn't I think of that...duh..) and those "sheet blankets".
More good ideas!
amma - ty for the tip about zigzagging the edges together - Is that to prevent bulgy seams I take it??
12-12-2010, 01:34 PM
#36
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I buy used light weight blankets also comforters that I purchase at the second hand stores. They work great and it is fugal
also. I have also used mattress covers which work great too.
Good luck!
also. I have also used mattress covers which work great too.
Good luck!
12-12-2010, 02:11 PM
#37
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cotton sheet blankets, fleece throws, washed flannel, good used blankets, sheets for batting in summer weight quilts. I have actually seen a new top and backing put over an old quilt that is worn but basically in decent shape. Makes quite a heavy quilt.
12-12-2010, 05:21 PM
#38
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The Japanese use about five layers of fabric for their sashiko quilting. They sew through all 5 layers with the running stitch. Perhaps you could do something similar and put layers of plain fabric in between your top and bottom layer.
12-12-2010, 06:21 PM
#39
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Personally I would stay away from toweling. The lint from towels period are bad, meaning the more you wash the more they are linting of. And after cutting gets worse , so to me if you want the quilt to last I wouldnt use that idea. I have lots of towels that are thread bare because of the washing and use for rags.Flannel sheets will last much longer!!
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