I have a question for all of you who make beautiful quilts. I cut out the batting and backing or the hand embroidered lap quilt today and I have a piece of batting about 3 feet by 2 feet left over. I hate to toss out such a nice piece, but have no idea of what I can turn it into. It does have some synthetic in it so the wonderful microwave bowl protectors are not appropriate. Any ideas?
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The minute you throw it out, you'll probably need it!!! At least, that's what happens to me. So, keep it or use it for some of the wonderful suggestions!
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by 02kar
19 Dec 2020
I will not throw out that piece. I actually have a huge bolt of batting that I share with the 3 teens I gave the machine so it will be used. I am so pleased with all of these suggestions. It proves yet again what great community we belong to.
33641Ladies you have come up with some wonderful ideas, I was going to offer some suggestions but you have covered them all and some which l can add to my repertoire of uses. I'm sure you have give some very useful ideas to many others too.
To our wonderful moderator I have to say how very beautifully you responded to each and every suggestion, reflecting what a kind and loving person you are.
PS: I too understand the joys of vertigo without the help of drugs.
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by 02kar
19 Dec 2020
I figured my question could help others too. I'm so delighted with all of the suggestions. Thanks for saying I am a kind and loving person. I can say the same about you with your Post. I'm so sorry to hear you suffer with vertigo also.
2023That size could me used for a child's lap quilt or a couple of doll quilts. I use it in mug rugs. Don't throw it away you will find a use for it.
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by 02kar
19 Dec 2020
Please believe me, I am not wasting any of my batting. I like the idea of using it with mug rugs. Thanks.
2267You know how some plastic garden pots have big drainage holes they leak potting mix ?I have started to put small batting offcuts in the pot bottom before filling the pots.
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720Use it for Bowl Cozies. small embroidery projects, pot holders and any project that needs batting.
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3633641Table runners or it can be pieced with a strip of one about the same weight to make baby quilts, pot holders if thin double it for these. pillows shams, pillows, Santa boot if quilted i have some I hand quilted. Happy sewing.
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by 02kar
12 Dec 2020
Thanks for these great ideas. I like the potholders. And it seems like I never have enough of them.
27358When pieces get to small to sew together I cut in little pieces and use for stuffing of small pillow that I embroidery a design or a saying on front
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2748I bet it is lovely! Can you cut squares and use the batting to make a quilted pillow or two? You are right - you have to use something like Wrap N Zap for bowl koozies. I would love to see your lap quilt! Hugs, Laura
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by 02kar
12 Dec 2020
Nice idea. The lap quilt is called 'Footsteps' and was bought from Amazon. I managed to get it pinned so little by little it is starting to look like a finished product. It takes me a bit longer to do things thanks to my chronic vertigo but I'm getting there.
96275How about a quilt for a doll. I just finished one about that size to go with a bed for a new great granddaughter. Bed is a long basket with handles to carry (or drag) it around. She is 1 year old and walking. This is her first "play with" doll from great grandma, a baby doll.
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by 02kar
12 Dec 2020
Oh my gosh, what a cute picture you have given of your granddaughter. Great idea and thanks
1223My cousin sent me a roll of Matilda Batting Joiner tape. It is so soft you can't even feel it. Join 2 straight edges together and all off cuts are useful again.
You can still make the bowl holders with it. I have some that I just use to put a bowl of hot food in for hubby to hold comfortably but cover hasn't been in the microwave.
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29726do you have a good pattern for slippers? or maybe a over the shoulder wrap with warm pockets
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45070table runner, wall hanging, place mats....
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by 02kar
11 Dec 2020
And I need some new place mats. I wasn't sure how well the batting would stand up to washing. Thanks for the ideas.
2008866910I save all the extra pieces of batting when I sew up a quilt. I like to use them for table runners and other smaller items. You can sew pieces together with a zig zag stitch. I do this to make baby quilts ets. Don't waste any of it.
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by 02kar
11 Dec 2020
I have no plans to throw any away. My brain just could not work but I knew my Cute family would come to my rescue. Thanks for the ideas
2536Mug rugs for smaller left overs.
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by 02kar
11 Dec 2020
Love this idea, Angie. Now I just need you and Coco to come visit so Coco can tell me what he likes best.
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1983Baby bibs would be good.
Also, you can sew two or more pieces together.
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by 02kar
11 Dec 2020
Thanks for these great ideas. Can't wait to finish the projects I have started to start using up more of my bolt of batting.
57675A runner, a tote, lots of zipper bags, all kinds of uses. Toss nothing !!!!🤗
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by toogie
10 Dec 2020
You can also piece batting. I don’t do it often but have butted it up and zigzagged a wide zz to hold it together without overlapping though.
by 02kar
11 Dec 2020
I couldn't bear to throw this away but my vertigo brain just couldn't come up with ideas. You have helped give me an ah ha moment. thanks.
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