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Quilt batting

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girl
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Quilt batting

Post by girl » Thu Dec 23, 2010 8:50 am

I desided to use up the rest of my batting and was wondering how much would you piece together and know that the batting would stay intack? I had three good size pieces and four smaller ones and I sewed them all together with a zig zag stitch. Its the same loft and syle (brand). thank you for your help.

auntjana
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Re: Quilt batting

Post by auntjana » Thu Dec 23, 2010 2:34 pm

I do whatever works - so far none of the battings I have sewn together have come apart - they quilt up very nice - hand or machine.
Jana

Suzquilts
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Re: Quilt batting

Post by Suzquilts » Fri Dec 24, 2010 4:36 am

I'm with Jana - never had a problem with them staying together especially after they've been quilted into something.

Gotta love being able to use them up!

Susan

lorettav
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Re: Quilt batting

Post by lorettav » Fri Dec 24, 2010 3:18 pm

I just finished one that the batting was pieced. Worked just fine.

FarmChick
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Re: Quilt batting

Post by FarmChick » Fri Dec 24, 2010 4:45 pm

Barb, I've pieced my batting lots of time with no problems.

girl
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Re: Quilt batting

Post by girl » Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:43 am

I thank you for your advice, great way to use up the extras.

Rose92
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Re: Quilt batting

Post by Rose92 » Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:54 pm

I just finished piecing together all my pieces of left over batting. My two cents would be to add these pieces of advice:

1. Be sure you are joining together the same types of batting
2. Overlap the edges of the pieces you plan to join about an inch, rotary cut down the middle of the inch, then you will have perfectly matched pieces to join side by side.
3. Just butt the edges together and zigzag with a loose stitch.

I use my joined batting for placemats, candlemats and smaller projects.

Linda

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