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Originally Posted by NZquilter
(Post 8138191)
Wal-Mart online has the Pellon 80/20 cotton polyester batting for a about $25 for 96" wide by 9 yard blot. If you buy two, you get the free shipping to your house! I like the 9 6" wide because I can easily fit the length of a queen size quilt without piecing the batting. And 18 yards for $50 is the best buy I have found. (I know! I have deeply researched batting! :))
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In a pinch, I have used felt as batting in a baby quilt. Seems to be surviving since it is now being used for a second child. I figured it is polyester, so why not.
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I am with you! The batting seems very expensive and hate that. I have learned to watch Amazon. their prices change and I buy it when its on a down price. I have also learned to buy it in a roll (if you are going to use that much) it is alot to put out at once, but its much cheaper that way for me
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Connecting Threads has been a good place to buy batting. They run specials often.
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Many years ago I got some really inexpensive blankets from either K-mart or Walmart, that ended up being several dollars cheaper that batting and it made nice think quilts.
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I have used the blizzard fleece from JoAnns as batting. Watch for a sale and buy a whole bolt of white. I donated some quilts that were going to a womens shelter. I used the fleece. I figured it made it more durable.
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Originally Posted by Psychomomquilter
(Post 8137492)
ok I am back starting up quilting again, I went to the store yesterday wanted to get some batting, wow It has gone up in price! I am not able to afford that. so what is the alternative, is there really any? I do have some flannel blankets, but is that worthwhile to use? mine are a bit thicker than that batting, so what can I use?
Check on OVERSTOCK.com. I got a whole roll 90" wide x 20 yds (w/coupon in an email) for $77.00 shipping free. BUT they have single bags as well. Also I often buy Hobbs' 80/20 off Craftsy as their prices are also terrific. |
thanks ladies1 I do have a Michaels close by , and didnt even think about amazon, I will check that out in a mit. that makes me feel a lot better.want to start the projects and hands tied so to speak, but the ideas are great, again thanks!
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I also just use a wide zig zag stitch to join pieces of batting, works great.
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Does Michael's sell batting?
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