Teresa Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 The stuff is everywhere and I hate to throw it out... I know someone has already discovered this, but right now I am thinking I am pretty clever so I am sharing! I've been taking all of my 12" wide batt (you know those end and odd pieces) and slicing them into rectangles to fit on my floor swiffer... works great! And gets rid of the stash of batt... Ok I have to go back, get the rake (yes the leaf rake) works great for threads and start my year end studio cleaning process... I'm not looking forward to it but I look forward to the reward.. Two weeks of organization whhoooowow! Teresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I use those offcuts for quilt as you go projects, I suspect charity groups would probably be prepared to take it off your hands and put it to good use if you get swamped. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Now I hadn't thought of that....will have to put that one to use....who would have thought it would pick up anything. I gave a lot of it away to a senior citizens group that was making small projects and they used it all up and have called to see if I had more.... I sew the larger pieces together to use in large lap quilts, but the smaller stuff I usually just give away. Will have to try out your new idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Posted December 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 I have loaded up the senior center and local charity groups.. for the most part I piece anything wider than >18" but those little ones (6" wide) are so useful around the house... Same with all of the T-shirt backs and pieces I don't use when making t-shirt quilts, I give them to the local garages.. I have literally bags each week. I didn't want anyone to think I did not find good homes for as much as I can.. Happy Holidays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tusistas Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Dang -- just in time. Here I've been sitting on several trash bags of batting scraps and not knowing what to do with it all. Thanks guys! All my floors are tile and I have a Rottweiller that sheds. I'm so happy now. I have a great use for the scraps! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrystitcher Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 These are all great tips. I also use batting to clean my rails and wipe off my table. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Our quilting chapters in Richmond, VA make preemie quilts for the hospitals in the area. I don't remember the size...I do believe it is no larger than 18 x 22 (this is consider king size). Also, one chapter makes incubator quilts to cove the incubator to keep out the bright lights at night in the ward. The quilt goes home with the preemie and if the preemie doesn't survive the quilt goes with the parents. It is really a thoughtful way to use small pieces of batting. I give my batting scrapes to the chapters. Check with your hospitals...they may love the donation and it is a good way to get a quild involved in charity work that takes so little time. The quilt don't have to be pieced...they can be just 2 pieces of fabric. Cheryl Mathre Stone Creek Quilting Sandy Hook, VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewhappy Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Hey I never thought of using it for my swifer- I use it for rag quilts any size leftovers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftedhands Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Using the scraps of batting in my swiffer, would imply that I have the time and the inclination to clean house.... No, really, I have way too much batting scraps. I wish I could donate it... cw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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