I have two patterns that use small pieces of batting. So every once in a while, I cut up my scraps into circles for the reversible apple core quilt. The other one uses 8" squares. You do have to use all the same type, but that's not a problem for me, I mostly use the same brand and thickness of batting.

Way to go...

zig zag together and make larger pieces and use for give away quilts.

I know what I'm doing today!

I make hot pads, doll blankets, place matts. You might google to see what else you can use these for. I usually just donate to Goodwill, as there are people looking for bargins to do their projects.

This is what I've been doing too, I'm using them in some charity quilt tops before I start on my new roll of batting.

You are wayyyyyy tooooo organized (LOL). I just sewed a bunch of strips and pieces together so I could cut them into 8 1/2 squares for 7 raggy quilts I am working on. However, I certainly didn't cut into strips and mark them - but like the idea. Thanks for sharing.

LOL, It's always nice when the pets help!

Great job!! I do the same thing w/scraps that are given to me through my guild.

I have tried the tape and it works well. It could get a bit pricey though if you used it a great deal. Otherwise it's okay.

i will look for the pattern for the scarfs..it was on a blog. quick and east,flip and stitch.

has any one thought to butt batting as you go along ?That way it saves collecting lots of small pieces .

to lazy and to much in a hurry once i start sewing, to do it then. thats the reason i got into this messy pile!

i still have a drawer full of batting scraps to do, but this is what i accomplished ..


i marked on finished sizes on a post it note..

Ladies, i did not mean for you to think i was organized..ROFL
i just decided it was time to sew them together and quit buying more batting off the bolt,when i had plenty here!

besides, it rained all day here yesterday!! today is sun shine and beauty here in Michigan,no sewing or organizing!

Need to do this myself. Thanks for sharing.

very ambitious of you and you did such a great job! the last 2 wall hangings i made i did the same thing. It's a little time consuming but why not use the pieces and save some money in this economy :-D

I just recently did this & it makes it so much easier to find the right size piece when you need one. I have seen the iron-on tape advertised to piece together batting & I thought there must be something less expensive. I cut light weight iron-on interfacing about 3 inches wide & length I needed & ironed with a medium heat. It worked great.

Smart idea, Kim. I need to follow your example. Thanks for the nice information.

Raining here today to, and I am not organizing anything, I'm here, on the board, spending way to much time.
:roll:

I should do this, but I'm afraid once I start looking what I'll find. haha...

Don't forget about pot holders

great ideas

Come to my house please!!!

WOW!! come do mine next.

All my batting scraps get cut up or pieced to make a lap quilt.

I do a lot of quilt-as-you-go and Reversible Quilts (see Sharon Pederson) and use tons of 13 or 7 inch blocks. Anything smaller gets sewn together until the piece is large enough for a lap quilt. I only make one wall hanging a year, I think, so would otherwise never use up the mounds of batting that accumulate.

I didn't originate the idea, but it does keep my leftover batting from ovewhelming me!

BTW, by doing this all at once, I discovered that the original Soft and Crafty ultraloft (for tying quilts) had been cheapened. The original stuff WAS 3/4 inch thick while the current stuff never measures even 1/2 inch. Really irritating.

I use batting scraps for the Quilt as you go method. the real small ones stuffing for animals that I donate to the hospital.

I square up, measure and mark all my batting too!

Thats how I join mine.your furbaby looks cute sitting there.

I bought the iron on tape and it works great. Need to get all my scraps organized. A rainy day today so maybe I will get that done plus cut out fabric for a future project and then do some quilting on a pinned quilt. Need to get off the board

Something else to add to the bucket list. For now, I've been putting the leftovers of one piece of batting rolled up back into the bag and secure it with a rubber band. I use a wide tip marker to write what is left in the bag. Then I store it on the highest shelf in two closets. When the scraps get down to strips I throw them in a huge shopping/gift bag. I used to cut them up into 5 or 6 inch strips for 6-hour quilts, but now I don't cut until I have a need.

I've only pieced batting once. I love your method. Thanks.

I use small scrap pieces as stuffing when I polyfil a pillow and use those scraps in the middle of the stuffing. There have been some really great ideas you all have come up with. That's why I like this board so much.

rotflol

i have alot also need to use them

Hey wolph, don't be horning in on my pies!

Love it! I will now take my full garbage bag & do this! Thanks for sharing!

I think it is wonderful that you can use your batting scraps so resourcefully. I save mine too and either sew pieces together to use on a larger project, small projects and practicing FMQ. Some is saved for projects that need a stuffing too.

i use mainly W&N batting, i don't think it makes good stuffing.

but at least,for me, having the measurements on the pieces i sewed together, will make me be more thrifty! i don't always
need to grab a coupon and get batting, if i have some already to go!
i never start a FMQ project without practicing on a sandwich! i need to get loose!
:thumbup:

OMG! I understand as I have boxes of batting. Thanks for posting as it gives me some ideas on what sizes to cut to organize.

I think you have found the best way to use up those weird sized pieces.

Great idea. I never thought to use my quilting foot.

Here is the Scrappy Quilted Scarf Tutorial:

http://kittykittycrafts.blogspot.com...-everyone.html

And here is the picture of the one i made for my grandson last winter..

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-86010-1.htm