Do you save your used batting scraps to use as fillers for pincushions and small pillows, dog beds, and random small projects here and there? 34. See more ideas about Quilt batting, Sewing projects for beginners, Quilting tips. Large quilts? Thank you so much! Used with permission. 30. Aren’t sure how to use it? 44.. Wrap a big enough piece *around the seat belt* that bites your neck! I use batting scraps to pack in boxes when I send a package. STAY UP-TO-DATE ON #ALLTHETHINGS | You're about to get so much FREE information on how to become a better quilter! 51. Use them in the winter to "chink" leaky windows or make draft stoppers. BUT WITH BATTING!  1. Make small quilts for use in front of your coffee pot or other places where you get drips! Premium. Rough cut a 9 x 12 rectangle to use in your Swiffer - bonus, you can turn it over and use the other side too! Make small (or really small) quilts. 61. Use a rotary cutter and long ruler if you have them available. If batting is all cotton, you could make a microwave potato or tortilla bag. We also 'fix' quilts made by non-professionals. I use small odd shaped pieces to dust with. Pat A small piece of 80/20 batting around the thread in the guide on my serger type adapter *keeps the thread from knotting* or getting loose. Feb 10, 2019 - Explore Jen | de Jong Dream House's board "sewing :: uses for batting scraps", followed by 3647 people on Pinterest. See this photo right here. I make a 6" quilt block and use the smaller piece of batting with it, quilt it up, bind it and give it! If that interests you, you should to check the tension of my machine before quilting by making test quilt sandwiches. Error: API requests are being delayed for this account. NUMBER, This error message is only visible to WordPress admins, check out free mug rug patterns that I share in this post, Sewing Room Renovation! As a longarm quilter I have PILES and PILES of leftover batting scraps. There is no limit! 24. My good friend Stephannie of Silana Stitchworks gave me the following advice: I just make sure that I quilt it densely enough that that section won’t shift around. I am new to your site and really like your designs. 35. give it to a friend that uses it for stuffing in teddy bears and animals she makes to sell at bazaars and craft sales. When you take away the scraps, the two pieces will fit together perfectly. 52. 42. What to do with left over quilt batting, and how do you join quilt batting Watch to find out. I use really small pieces to wipe up scraps of cloth that have dropped on a smooth tile floor. It is a piece of my own “frankenbatting”. When the batting gets dirty, I just throw it away. ?- LOL) Just throw it away, no messy broom bristles. I use small, potholder size scraps to erase the black marker lines off my white board. For more ideas, scroll down and see the comments left by other quilters. 31. 7. Quilt batting is the layer between the top and bottom of your quilt’s patchwork. I sometimes use my leftover batting to make pet beds for my animals. 2. Use the tiny scraps of batting for smaller projects, instead of sewing together 15 pieces for a large quilt. I cut them to fit on my Swiffer and use them to clean my wood floors. I use some of my batting scraps to make quilted purses, 37. use for making the front portion of your anatomy appear to be more ample than it really is. Once my daughter sees it she will want one, too. He is so very thrilled. So the first picture is the leftover from my latest finish. Another place I've donated leftover fabric is to a sewing circle at a local church. Put a little pocket in front for extra memory cards. Read ahead: What Is Quilt Batting? For my 12″ x 12″ sample I’ve used 2 ½“ triangles and added a narrow border (because with this method you won’t have any seam allowances on the edges of your finished piece). Anneliese. I occasionally zig-zag scraps to do table runners or wall hangings that I am not particularly concerned about. Method #1 - Zig Zag Sew the Pieces Together Quilting Questions; If this is your first visit to the Missouri Star Quilt Co's "Quilter's Forum", be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. However, to a newbie or self-taught quilter, it doesn’t make for a very even playing field! (WHAT? It is so simple and … We try to make use of what we have so it doesn’t go to waste. 10202 Palisades Lakes DR It is a very simple idea that makes use of all your odds and ends of scrap batting… even trimmings from your quilts! My friend uses them to make "envelopes" for holding kits that another friend uses in classes she teaches. Some may be similar, but that is OK. That’s the whole idea, right? Wrap it around the broom and use it to knock down the spider webs. Donate the batting scraps to your local senior center where they can be used to make small crafts. I dont know about you but I'm ready for some Chris, #allthethingsilove *All The things I love! It stays in place and there is no additional bulk or different texture to the finished quilt. How about a *base for fiber post cards* and journal sized quilts? The fabric gets cut into useable sizes and put into the scrap bins. --Pat R. Spring, TX, The quilt arrived this afternoon in the mail. Join 10,000+ Quilters in this growing community! By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. 58. 5. have another one at the ironing station to collect threads that you trim off while ironing. The bindings, once wrapped onto the cardboard strips can be stored in a plastic bin. I sew cotton batting scraps together to make rice bags. 13. Trim up your leftover quilt batting scraps. But, granted, some are similar. I use that for my jewelry. Did you know that you can take the same principle and apply it to your sewing room? You can't tell when it's done anyway Got Batting? This completes a veritable trifecta of quilting waste prevention: Using practice pads as pre-quilted piecing foundation Joining little quilted bits into bigger quilted panels, and now, Piecing fabric onto batting strips Sigh of satisfaction. Roll the bindings onto strips of cardboard and then pin the end to keep them neat and tidy. One of my readers, Pat, asked an excellent question regarding piecing batting scraps for quilting: Hi Jacquelynne. Want to utilize the larger pieces of scrap batting ? 55. Our local hospital ladies auxiliary uses batting scraps to make "heart" pillows for heart surgery patients to hold to their chest when they have to cough or (heaven forbid) sneeze. quilts in different size categories such as kennel quilts, placemats, mug rugs, wall, and table, etc. From Meg: I think most quilters hate throwing out scraps, so we collect drawers full of them. Then there are biscuit quilts, raggy quilts, raggy jackets, etc. Julie Cefalu pieces sections together by machine for small projects including a Christmas wallhanging. I have made one of the table runners. Joyce has an idea. We try to make use of what we have so it doesn’t go to waste. For either method to work, cut the batting edges to be joined as straight as possible. 67. November 29, 2017. 66. I use my extra batting for my dog kennels and even donate some to the local animal shelter. Cut batting leftovers into dust "rags." 5. have another one at the ironing station to collect threads that you trim off while ironing. Membership Options. My quilts tend to be very colorful and not a lot of large light-colored fabric areas. Wadding was often made up from any type of filler that a quilter could find at the time. (Read More). Actually, my trash guys LOVE my scraps. Hopefully, we have got our ducks in a row and everything works great. If you prefer not to have a straight-line seam, overlap your two pieces of batting about two inches, then cut in a large wavy pattern through the two layers. They make great dusting cloths. Make a little time to sew, you know you'll feel better. Use a thread that is very similar in color to your batting. These are easy, fast and help use up my fabric scraps, making great placemats or mats for tables under lamps, plants, etc. – Except for a few small almost invisible seams, the piece should look just like normal quilt batting. 6. use them to pretest thread tension settings by sandwiching pieces between muslin trimmings, cutting them into squares of 6-10 inches and moving the sandwich around under the needle as the machine runs in constant or manual mode and with the longer pieces, you can clamp to the take-up roller (I have PVC pipe clamps) and lean on the other end with your tum and also use that to test thread tensions.. More on those muslin sandwiches: use scraps with Muslin to practice machine quilting, but my difference would be that I often zig-zag stitch a bunch of them together to get a bigger piece (on my sewing machine), and this gives me a "challenge piece" because I sew all different types together, and I can see how my practice looks on different battings. I may or may not have created a new obsession for you, but I hate to see good money being thrown into our trash cans! We usually have at least two leftover dinner nights in my house each week. I like to use a nice wide zigzag stitch with a long stitch. Purses? My spray baste and quilt as you go method is the perfect hack – you simply stick the leftover triangles to your batting and stitch over the edges – done! I am not sure how wide she cuts them, something like an inch or inch and a half. 1. Here is how. When I first saw the way the batting was put together I planned on cutting out the seam and joining it correctly. <3, When sewing pieces of batting together, make sure the batting is of the same thickness. This is what the settings on my machine look like. (check out free mug rug patterns that I share in this post), I overheard a term from another quilter in passing while shopping for fabric one day… she said, “I made a frankenbatting quilt with all of my scraps! Another use for batting scraps - cut them in 5" squares and give them for auction items along with a pattern for one of the 'rag' quilts like the Christmas tree one. If you are a quilter, I am sure you have a lot of leftover pieces of quilt batting tucked in a drawer or container in your sewing room. Houston TX 77095 ISeeStarsQuilting is where I share my tips tricks and tutorials for modern quilting as well as how to love life and live it creatively & passionately well. It worked well, and doesn't look so bad in the room. We usually have at least two leftover dinner nights in my house each week. New posts will not be retrieved. If you’re in the market for a new sewing machine, check out this post: The Best Sewing Machine Deals on Amazon. Thank you. (96" width goes around a lot of times!). Batting scraps are MUCH better than socks for this purpose. Kids Belts. 57. Welcome to the new rollout of T-Shirt Quilts of Texas website. I use them to *wrap breakables* when mailing items. 19. I usually just use my standard white cotton thread. 3. My sister makes "indoor snowballs" out of leftover batting. 63. If you get started, and don't feel you are going to be able to complete your quilt. Little TJ has it around her shoulders often...as I suspected she would. I prefer the term “collector” rather than “hoarder”… but if you don’t sugar coat it, the fact remains that after a while, my scrap drawer was over run with little saved bits and pieces. Her birthday is coming up, so you can expect another package from me once she decides which tee shirts she wants to memorialize. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. It is SO smart, right?! We take two 8" squares of fabric and put a 6" square of batting in between....sew an X over the sandwich - this makes one block. If it leaks, just throw it away! Whether we buy in those sizes or by the roll or batt, we end up with leftover pieces of batting we don t want to waste but don t know what to do with. Small quilts? For me, those scraps include leftover quilt batting. If there is a use for it, we will find a way, right quilters? Frankenbatting works well with nice square corners and even rectangles. I would feel lucky if I could find the right size pieces intact to make a small wall hanging or a mugrug. The case and pocket are kept closed with Velcro and the neck strap comes out of the side of the top alongside the Velcro. When using smaller, leftover pieces of batting for a quilt, are 1/4″ seams used? I find that this really helps to have your pieces cut as even and square as possible. A local bookstore has several hands-on activities for children, and they love to get my scraps, including the little pieces of batting." If you have wonky angled or curved edges, square them off evenly. Several variations on this theme. Use leftover fabric and mod podge to make beautiful DIY plates. But that batting? I even have a special drawer where I keep all my lost or leftover Quilt Blocks. 3. Lots and lots of uses. Use as snow at Christmas for decorating around little trees or your nativity scene. Get inspired and learn new quilting techniques and tips from friendly experts. I place small pieces of batting on the bottom of the drawer so my rings, necklaces, and bracelets don't slide around when I pull the drawer open. Use small piece of batting at your sewing table to collect loose threads ( I keep a stack of randomly cut rectangles at the end of my longarm table to collect thread scraps). "I am replying to Michelle's question about making a quilt from her father's plaid shirts and ties. They were a huge hit and surprise at Christmas and my children and grandchildren will cherish them always. Cut batting in 2" by 2" squares bundle a dozen together with ribbon and give them to customers for make-up removal. My question is about batting. 47. What To Do With Leftover Quilt Batting Scraps. 16. use small scraps for small projects like pot holders etc. Stitch your pieces together. Hi, I’m Christen! If you have leftover […] Apr 16, 2020 - Explore Angie Howard Quistad's board "Quilt Batting", followed by 1466 people on Pinterest. I cut my pieces of cardboard short enough that they could be placed sidewaysin the bin. **NEW ADDRESS, Thanks for all the work you put into the quilts. 45. Best wishes for your to do lists and self-care my friends! 2. 46. Make sure there there are no weird gathers, bumps or wrinkles! How to Join Leftover Strips of Quilt Batting. Thank you! Take pictures of your quilt in process, email it to us, and we can let you know if we can help you get it finished. As I came to find out… it is simply the stitching together of all of your scraps to make “new” whole pieces of batting. (or the rest of the internet too, I guess… why not? This is the BIGGEST use of the batting scraps that I have. Regardless, I only recommend products or services that use personally and/or believe will add value to your quilting skills or life. 29. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Plus sometimes I use the practice quilts that I have my customers do when renting out my machine as the covering for the pet beds. 64. You know the small drawers you can get from Walmart in the tool section that holds your nails, and bolts and washers? 43. 14. 15. My sister thought I was crazy but she admired how I saved us money not having to buy batting so often. 65. I use them for fill when I mail out quilts. OK, so a few more than 60 suggestions. Using this simple step-by-step process, you can quickly and easily turn your batting scraps into whole sheets to use in your machine quilting projects: I have only been quilting for a year or so. Frankenbatting works well with nice square corners and even rectangles. Me too. 23. My husband just cannot quit looking at it. The practice muslin pieces I donate to the local animal shelter for doggie or kitty blankets. Well we have ideas for turning that batting into fantastic projects and uses around your home. I decided to use the batting as it was and see how it worked. Donate scraps to a group of ladies who make raggedy quilts for charity. I am no exception. Use small piece of batting at your sewing table to collect loose threads ( I keep a stack of randomly cut rectangles at the end of my longarm table to collect thread scraps). That is all it takes to use up your leftover quilt batting pieces and create brand new pieces… BIG pieces without spending anymore money. and safety pin it to my right shoulder. I have lots of uses for these leftover scraps, but here are some other suggestions that I have collected over the years. I'm learning never to throw anything away. This will help to create a seamless feel. -- P.G. Log in as an administrator and view the Instagram Feed settings page for more details. T-Shirt Quilts of Texas © Clip the raw edges up to about 1/8 of the seams every 1/4" or so, and wash till it's fluffy. She saves those long strips you have left after quilting the top and cuts them into strips and rolls them into balls like string. What else can you do with batting scraps? I have also torn up the poly scraps to use for stuffing or filling of small throw pillows that I made the forms for. I sew on a Janome 3160QDC. I lay them on my quilts to take up the slack while I'm quilting a non-square, non-flat quilt. Sign up for premium membership and get access to our best quilting videos and projects. Put them to good use! A Modern Guide to Quilting: Tips, Tricks, Patterns + How-tos. The edges are pinned to keep the batting strips in place when rolling the quilt on the frame. Wall hangings? You could also make some cute coasters or maybe a padded strap for a camera? Quilted bins? No bumps or uneven areas of your quilts will show because it is all the same … New York. 26. Two easy and fast ways to 'build' a new larger piece of batting. I contribute it to anyone that will accept it -- quilt shops, church groups, school groups, relatives, etc. 54. 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