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by 02kar 10 Dec 2020 ( edited Dec 18'20 20:09 )
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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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by toogie 10 Dec 2020
+5
A runner, a tote, lots of zipper bags, all kinds of uses. Toss nothing !!!!πŸ€—
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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.
by tuross 18 Dec 2020
Oops wrong place
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by rescuer 10 Dec 2020
+4
Baby bibs would be good.
Also, you can sew two or more pieces together.
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by rescuer 10 Dec 2020
Add a layer of Insulbrite (sp?) to the batting and use it for hot-pads
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.
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by jand803 11 Dec 2020
+4
Send it to me and I will find an use for it. LOL
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by 02kar 11 Dec 2020
Better still, come visit and help me use up more of my batting and fabric.
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by crafter2243 11 Dec 2020
+4
Mug 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.
by crafter2243 12 Dec 2020
Ha, ha She will run off with the project
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by mpatterson 11 Dec 2020
+5
I 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
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by graceandham 11 Dec 2020
+4
Pincushion, in the hoop squares.
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by 02kar 11 Dec 2020
Nice idea. Thanks
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by stork 11 Dec 2020
+4
table 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.
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by dollygk 11 Dec 2020
+3
Protective cover for your pillow!!
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by 02kar 11 Dec 2020
Great idea and thanks for the help
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by abuch35 11 Dec 2020
+4
do you have a good pattern for slippers? or maybe a over the shoulder wrap with warm pockets
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by 02kar 11 Dec 2020
Great ideas and thanks.
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by babash 11 Dec 2020
+1
My 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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by 02kar 12 Dec 2020
Thanks for this info. That would work well for me.
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by deannabriese 11 Dec 2020
+2
How 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
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by dailylaundry 12 Dec 2020
+2
I 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.
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by Midnight1 12 Dec 2020
+1
When 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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by 02kar 12 Dec 2020
What a great idea. I'll have to remember this. Thanks
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by jenne 12 Dec 2020
+1
Table 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.
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by pennyhal2 17 Dec 2020
+1
I love these suggestions!
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by 02kar 17 Dec 2020
Me too.
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by ungermyer 17 Dec 2020
+1
Use it for Bowl Cozies. small embroidery projects, pot holders and any project that needs batting.
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by 02kar 17 Dec 2020
Thanks
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by allmine99 17 Dec 2020
+1
You 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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by 02kar 18 Dec 2020
Oh, never thought of that. Great idea.
by tuross 18 Dec 2020
What a great idea. Thank you.
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by sewpam 18 Dec 2020
+2
That 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.
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by tuross 18 Dec 2020
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Ladies 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.
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by pennyhal2 18 Dec 2020
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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.