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| Kitty wants to know WTH it is |
Not that I run out of batting ever (since I purchase it by the 40-yard roll), but I hate to waste the trimmings. Maybe it's due the teachings of my frugal grandmother. (That's why scrap bin is full to overflowing!)
When I have a number of trimmings saved up, I make Frankenbatting. It's quite simple, really. First, set your machine to a nice wide, not too tight zig-zag.
Then, butt two pieces of batting up against each other and straddle the line where they meet.
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| I've pulled them apart a bit here so you can see what I mean. You won't want to see any space between as you're sewing. |
Keep adding until you have a piece large enough for, say, a baby quilt.
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| See the wrinkly lines? Those are my seams! |
Easy, peasy, right? It's perfectly usable and stable, doubly so once you've quilted your sandwich. The seams will not affect the look of your quilt.
And, just to keep it real, here's the view juuuuust to the right of the batting.
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| What a mess! |
Happy Friday and have a lovely weekend!
Edit:
I didn't win in any of my three categories, but feel very proud to have been nominated. Thanks to all of you who voted!
I call it Frankenbatting too! How funny we both came up with the same name. I love stuff like that.
ReplyDeleteBoo...I didn't win either in my lonely category. I definitely voted for you! But I am sooo glad I found your blog!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI piece batting too. Sorry you didn't win, but congrats anyway : )
ReplyDeleteIt was really stiff competition - some great quilts!
Deletei love your "frankenbatting"! i've used some small bits for potholders, ornaments and for some felt food for my son. but, i don't think i have as many finishes as you do so i probably don't have nearly the same amount of scraps. and, ever since i started spray basting i toss more than i used to. sticky batting is no good in my craft cupboard.
ReplyDeleteA few suggestons: I use the stitch in the ditch presser foot and put the pieces to be joined on either side. It seems to go faster.
ReplyDeleteI also use the left over batting pieces instead of packing peanuts when I send stuff in the mail.
That's a great idea. Thanks for suggesting a different foot!
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