What can I do with batting scraps? | thrifty sewing | make do | leftover batting

I am sewing LOTS of batting scraps together. I will use them for all the little quilts that I am hoping to finish VERY soon!
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[@ms.m2054]

I come from a long line of "Use it up and wear it out. Make it do or do without" type women! This is right up their alley and something my grandmothers will be so proud to see me doing!

[@peggybowe5556]

That's what I always do to save money! No waste!

[@stellaunger8568]

I love your channel Beth you make quilting so much fun. I never hear you fussing about losing points or complaining about anything. You’re a joy to watch and listen to. Thank you for sharing. ❤️😃🌷

[@kathyterrell1547]

Wow, what a great gift. Not everyone would even take them, let alone make use of them. Love the recycling, and your beautiful table toppers.

[@deloresrast8543]

I’ve been zig zagging batting together today too for charity quilts

[@sadiejosiemom]

It was like watching a jelly roll batting race! They are all so pretty! And your machine is a beauty!

[@esthervonepp8908]

Just retired and I love your thriftiness..its what I can afford to do...Thankyou for the great ideas

[@lisareed5669]

You are just wonderful.

[@britgrammy2564]

Love all the table toppers ! Tutorials on them all would be wonderful!!!!! Thank you for your tips

[@bethshibleyquilts]

Almost all the table mats are listed in my table mats PLAYLIST. kzbin.info/aero/PLMlO43v0ANfEp5ERK5Rwii72_SoW3w73C

[@letscleanhouse]

Great ideas…batting isn’t cheap. I like to make the casserole sized hot pads with batting scraps too. I enjoy small projects when I’m not able to do something larger. Great content ❤️

[@chrislittebrant5235]

Oh Beth. I enjoy seeing your quilts projects through all the stages, so fun. Have a wonderful weekend, 🥰 Chris

[@joane8651]

You have given us another great idea. I have a tub full of scraps that need to be sorted, so many of them are different kinds, I will sort them today and sew pieces together and then, at least I will know what I have.

[@juliemorrison4348]

Amazing how quickly we amass batting scraps. I cleaned up a box I had before Christmas and managed to join and reuse all on my tablecloths, runners and mug rugs. So satisfying putting it all to good use.♥️🇦🇺

[@JoanOH]

Great idea! I still have my first machine too. Husband gave it to me for our first Christmas back in 1978. It’s a Kenmore and a real workhorse. I have 9 machines in total - from a hand crank to a treadle to the Kenmore and up to my computerized Janome. Each has its own personality, I swear :)

[@mariawells8026]

Thank you Beth for this handy tip! I can't throw away my scraps either knowing it can be used for something. Enjoy your channel.

[@Barbaracoyle]

Good morning, I still have my old Kenmore. My parents gifted me from a graduate from high school in 1977. It is heavy and heavy duty.

[@gailacook5102]

Thank you for leading us to use what we have, to be content with our resources to create beauty as we use our talents😊

[@pattysherwood7091]

All your little quilts are so colorful and pretty!

[@authenticallyamber99]

Oh, I’ve now made three scrappy log cabin baby quilts and I may be addicted to them!!😎 Such a fun pattern to make in between more challenging quilts. Thanks for the inspiration! 💕🌷

[@sararempel7956]

I have a hard time throwing away scraps too and I have done the same. These were good-sized straps. Glad you got gifted with these

[@mariannecamous3472]

Oh My Gosh! That Singer was the machine mom had that I learned to sew on. She always hates it, for years wanted. Touch and Sew and later got a Kenmore. Wish we still had that old Singer!

[@maryjo9049]

Thanks for the video, Beth. I too sew batting scraps together. I use my thread stash and bobbin stash that are close to running out when joining the batting. I also use old thread spools that I’ve accumulated over the years. The batting is hidden in the quilt, so no one knows the batting is sewn together with different colored threads. And I love getting a spool of thread down to nothing. 😊

[@Weesperbuurt]

Say yes to the gifted mess! As it might contain gold. 😀. Your beautiful patchwork here would make amazing pillow shams.

[@sminer8257]

Love thrifty

[@cecilianilsson1594]

Love all those table toppers, what a fab idea

[@bettiebrown2409]

What a awesome 👌 idea Thanks 😊 🙏

[@annetteellis4188]

What a great thrifty use of batting. I have done this with baby quilts. It saves some money and it worked out great!

[@BrendaH289]

I think I watched you make everyone of those blocks. 😜

[@mmills5951]

I was given my grandmother’s Singer 401A when I was 8. It is the best workhorse! I have newer machines which I’m selling, because the old Singer is enough! I also, sew my batting, because it’s still useable! Thank you for your tutorials!

[@lesa6399]

This is creating “Frankenstein-batting”! I use a lot of it! Thanks for sharing!

[@dananutt1518]

I love your first machine because its the same as my grandmother used to make my clothes!!! Love your videos!!!

[@jobabs]

I love those old Singers, they were made to last forever. Thanks for showing how you pieced those batting strips together, it looks easier than the fusible tape that is sold.

[@paulinechapman5669]

Leave it to quilters to keep the waste not want not rule alive for the younger generation..hi Beth..🇨🇦

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I had a project that I was doing that were little (5”x5”) hearts that I needed very little batting for each of them. I hit up my scrap box and did this very thing. This was a trick I learned very early on in sewing.

[@mariaredpath3900]

Such lovely quilt tops. I enjoy watching your tutorials. Thank you for making them. I also join batting scraps and use them in table runners, placemats, mug rugs, tote bags. I’ve even joined scraps of insulated batting for potholders & trivets.

[@charlenekendall913]

I was excited to see you using the Singer. I inherited my mom's 431G last year, the same one I learned to sew on. I'm looking forward to your videos of the finished table toppers.

[@kymburriss4260]

I have done that, and friend calls it "frankenpiecing" . It works, and saves alot of money.

[@margm4]

Thanks Beth. I’ve been doing that for years too! Bless you. 😍🇦🇺

[@theresacarmen9847]

Your zigzag is terrific. That was a pretty narrow stitch. Nice job!

[@suemosher5479]

I just did this with batting scraps. My mom had that same Singer which is what I learned to sew on. Love your channel and how you repurpose so many things..

[@eversosophi9653]

I do the same (zigzag them together) with my batting scraps 💕 I just love how thrifty you are 💕 I sure miss my 70's Kenmore

[@barbarameehan113]

I find doing this is sew relaxing and economical.

[@retroredux1]

Beth I love when you pull out one of your vintage machines to sew on. I also collect vintage singer slant machines. In fact I'm sewing on a 401a right now.

[@loismyers6220]

I inherited my mother-in-law's 1962 Singer Slant-o-matic 503A. I LOVE that machine!! What a workhorse of a machine. So glad to see you using yours. Thanks for the batting demonstration. Enjoy your sewing.

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Hi, it's great to use up the batting isn't it. You do a really good job at recycling and repurposing. I love watching your channel. Thank you😊💐

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

A fun chat and great tutorial!! Thanks for sharing!

[@KnitzyKitzy]

Awesome! I zig zag my batting together. Larger pieces for quilts. If they are only a couple of inches wide I sew them together for potholders, cushions or my scrappy pot holders.

[@amandastratton8242]

Great Idea Beth thank you now i know what to do with all my batting scraps xx

[@carolynmills513]

Was going thru my basket of scraps and found a few pieces of batting in there. Was going to try the zigzag method, so glad to know it works. I have 3 or 4 quilts going to a longarmer and now I hope she sends back the scraps.

[@carmenbailey1560]

Bravo love the no waste methods. I’m fairly new at free motion, so I sew strips ( 3” - 5” ) together and make 16 “- 20” practice blocks from older sheets. They make for great practice pieces. Thanks for sharing your ideas. 👍❤️😊

[@redknitter]

Love it. I have the same machine and do the same thing with all our leftover batting.

[@M-hc9xm]

My inherited 1955 Pfaff 130 is great for this as well! I have also used small pieces of fusible interfacing to join batting. I do this as a filler activity, just to get some alone time with my machine. Waste not want not!

[@nonyabidness1623]

Neat! The faithful Singer! I've had a couple of 6 of those all metal ever dependable machines! Had! I miss them! Looks like a good one there! Perfect pieces for those little tops! That first really bright one got my undivided attention ,the rest as well, I love those points and colors! Great! You will probably have them quilted in about 10 minutes each! Enjoy your evening! Lis

[@eversosophi9653]

@nonya same way I feel about my 70's Kenmore

[@rosinyberg8747]

Table toppers are a great idea !!!

[@louisealessi493]

Omg. That is the exact same machine I have that I learned on as a child. The Rocketeer. Slant needle. It works like a charm. I also have all the cams.

[@momtodd1503]

Luv this❤️

[@christinahall3318]

Love your sewing machine! I inherited my grandmother’s Singer Slant-O-Matic! I make my “Franken Batting” the very same way. Love this!

[@b.a.erlebacher1139]

I've got one of those indestructible Slant-o-matics too, and I love it. Mine is straight stitch only, however. I join pieces of batting by hand with herringbone stitches several inches long. To get matching straight edges, overlap the edges of the two pieces as much as necessary and cut down through both of them - perfect match.

[@terribishop5313]

Beth what was the black, pink and green pattern I don't recall you sewing anything like that it's a gorgeous pattern. You're zig zagging on one of the best!!! Thanks for sharing 💓

[@bethshibleyquilts]

I made it from 4 orphan blocks handed down to me with all this batting. No video on that one👌

[@Yt-hb4wh]

Great video!

[@kimworkman2425]

What a good idea. Never thought about that

[@margaretbaker623]

Thank you for the video. It's a practical idea and you made it look easy to do. ⚘

[@claudettethomas5921]

I have done another flook and found you. Lovely work lovely voice on the video and I am looking forward to following your work. Thank you from New Zealand

[@authenticallyamber99]

I do this too! 😃 Definitely don’t like to waste my batting! 🌸 Thanks for sharing! Your table toppers are beautiful! I guess you’re gifting them? I especially like the HST one! 🦋

[@conniesmith9989]

Hi. Clever, creative and awesome. Thanks.

[@saleenahaffenden8292]

Hi Beth,, what a great way to use up scrap batting! I have been doing similar. I love your old singer sewing machine, they are certainly the best ones arent they :)

[@denisepineda1788]

You are amazing, Beth. I always look forward to your videos. I hope you video while quilting these table mats. I can’t wait to see what designs you do. Thanks a bunch for sharing your ideas and expertise. I always learn something!

[@teresabaez6925]

Hola, como buena sudamericana, reciclamos y reinventamos todo lo que podemos 😊 Hago lo mismo con las guatas, Exelente tutorial 👍 gracias por compartir sus conocimientos 🤗

[@leaht4505]

I do this too! So fun💗💗💗

[@notesfromleisa-land]

( I call it Frankenbatting!) A great foot to use on newer machines is an edge stitch or joining foot. It works like Moses parting the Red Sea of batting keeping the zigzag perfectly centered as it the edges have a tendency to spread. For those with a serger, a 2 thread flatlock works great too...it allows you to both trim uneven edges of joined batting and then open it up and have it lay flat.

[@bestillandknow9127]

Perfect!

[@s.johnson703]

Wow, great idea! I will definitely be doing this with my batting. Thanks 😊

[@jaclynramsier5271]

I am so lazy i spraybaste little bits and bobs to the back of the topquilt but this way you could actually store your franken-batting. My problem is that my sewing is so all over the place I really can't pre-prepare my scraps because who knows where they will end up! My "loose" batting gets jammed on top of my full bags and I try to use it in order of smallest to biggest to save my biggest stuff for the largest projects where it might matter whether it's queen or a certain size.

[@NannaLiz]

I have been doing this for a while, but I always wonder if the seams come apart when the quilt is washed. Most of my quilts are donations, so I can't ask the person who gets it. I sometimes use Heat Press seam tape, too. Thanks for your videos. They inspire me to do something with scraps that I never thought of.

[@leannemori9688]

Probably doesn't come apart much. The quilting would keep it from going anywhere

[@paulinechapman5669]

Have never had zigged batting come apart..foolproof..🇨🇦

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

I have a bunch of thinner strips of batting left over. I can't throw them out. So i will sew them together today. Trouble is the cat found the pile on the table and is now napping on it!!!

[@rachelburgener819]

😼😻❤️😀

[@shawnaleewhitney6630]

Another great video, Beth. Love the colorful circle quilt in the opening sequence! Have you shared a video of that project? If so, I think I must've missed it.

[@bethshibleyquilts]

Yes it’s in my list of videos

[@shawnaleewhitney6630]

@@bethshibleyquilts Found it! Thank you, Beth!

[@pamelamiller3215]

I do the same with my batting scraps

[@leesakrall6592]

I save mine. I cut the small pieces to 1inch x 1 inch and the bigger ones I square off the sides

[@theREmissionary]

I do this too - I hate to throw away any batting or fabric.

[@susanouellette2700]

Can you use only a certain type of batting to see together, I have some low loft kind and the puffy kind,

[@bethshibleyquilts]

I would stick with similar battings

[@imogenethomas1138]

Beth, is the machine you are using here a Singer 503? I have one, and I love it.

[@lesleygilbert1945]

🤩💖👍

[@normabirch2235]

Hello. I have a Juli as well and would love to know where you got your sewing cabinet if you don’t mind. Thanks

[@bethshibleyquilts]

I have a video. It’s a regular Desk. My husband cut a hole and added a shelf for the machine.

[@barefacedquestions]

Can you sew pieces of batting on top of each other to make the batting thicker?

[@bethshibleyquilts]

If you want a thicker quilt I think it’s best to buy thicker batting 👍

[@susieinthecountry4434]

I try my darnest not to throw clothes in the landfill. We have a local bin that accepts clothes and shoes which they "grind". I'm not certain what happens after grinding but hopefully not in the landfill.

[@beckywalker1519]

Beth, are the all the same type of batting?

[@bethshibleyquilts]

No they were different but I joined like pieces

[@beckywalker1519]

TY

[@stormyg1945]

Do the pieces cause ripples when sewn together? Do they stretch?

[@bethshibleyquilts]

They did not ripple much. I used a large zig zag stitch.

[@princessfrances132]

Do you crumb quilt???? 😀😀‼️

[@bethshibleyquilts]

I do sew crumbs together 🙂

[@DianeJones-pg5be]

How large are the table quilts

[@bethshibleyquilts]

They differ. sometimes 16" - 20" for the square ones.

[@chrisholley3530]

Your sewn pieces look a little puckered. Does that interfere with the final project?

[@bethshibleyquilts]

The puckering was easily smoothed out

[@gloriadavis-spoors6795]

Is that Singer a 406A?

[@bethshibleyquilts]

It’s a 503a

[@gloriadavis-spoors6795]

Ok, ty.