tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post7099728738083502961..comments2024-03-29T14:34:38.381+10:00Comments on BubzRugz: Frugality????Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10497477051026460440noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-56917883668905704712012-12-02T07:29:16.414+10:002012-12-02T07:29:16.414+10:00Absolutely I save batting pieces...I have a little...Absolutely I save batting pieces...I have a little pile on the bookshelf that is my go to pile for things like needlebooks or mug rugs or anything smallish so I don't have to hack into a large piece...and if two small pieces put together will become just the right size then I simply join them on the machine too...and if two large pieces become the right size for a quilt then I'm not afraid to have joined batting as long as it is the same type what does it matter once it's quilted I say...I just don't get why I'd need to buy sticky tape to do the same job I can do on the machine with a large zig zag in a couple of minutes...oh and my friends all know when we are stitching together to throw their scraps my way...I love my scrap bins, for small applique bits or a little hexie they are gold mines...Jindi's Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992636405509781373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-12112783307752715462012-11-25T19:15:41.324+10:002012-11-25T19:15:41.324+10:00Being a hoarder/saver myself, I know where you'...Being a hoarder/saver myself, I know where you're coming from.....I save all my trimmings (from blocks etc that are too small to be considered crumbs!) and cut thread bits and skinny bits of wadding, shove them in an old pillowcase, when it's full, sew it up and donate it to an animal shelter....they use them for beds, and if they have an animal become incontinent, it doesn't matter if it gets thrown away as you were only throwing all that stuff away before I suggested this to you right? lol<br /><br />Hugs<br />NaomiBeeshebagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968489121085329309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-29346066532663202112012-11-23T22:56:12.579+10:002012-11-23T22:56:12.579+10:00See Fiona you are not alone in your keeping of the...See Fiona you are not alone in your keeping of these offcuts, LOL...<br />I keep mine too, for various uses, most especially small projects.<br />Good quality wadding is important for a good result when we are making things, so why toss out what can be cobbled together and given a 2nd chance?!Antheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279501248165096595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-77568464537458769672012-11-22T15:59:15.554+10:002012-11-22T15:59:15.554+10:00I try and do this for smaller projects too, it'...I try and do this for smaller projects too, it's a great idea and thanks for sharing your method.<br />It seems that in all my comings and goings I missed your return ... Welcome Home!<br />Your daughter's quilt is just gorgeous and all the more special that you could hand deliver.<br />Looks like you've been busy already with some lovely FNSI and UFO sewing ... well done :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07930937621373086765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-22580995476963153732012-11-22T14:56:33.426+10:002012-11-22T14:56:33.426+10:00What a great idea. I am going to have to try that...What a great idea. I am going to have to try that.<br />Hugs<br />donnadonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110572810616964398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-10083001245587238712012-11-22T06:54:24.992+10:002012-11-22T06:54:24.992+10:00I definitely do this too. Why waste perfectly goo...I definitely do this too. Why waste perfectly good wadding that can be used for smaller projects. I don't think I would use it for a quilt though but you could piece quite a few bits for a wall hanging which obviously wont get the same wear as a quilt.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203034266623357526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-30389756529240134252012-11-22T06:33:15.251+10:002012-11-22T06:33:15.251+10:00Great tip thanks Fiona...will try it one time!Great tip thanks Fiona...will try it one time!Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcherieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450454650624806716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-90543600452480585702012-11-22T06:09:08.701+10:002012-11-22T06:09:08.701+10:00Yes indeed, its one of my fav jobs piecing scraps ...Yes indeed, its one of my fav jobs piecing scraps of batting together! I use them for mug rugs, small wall hangings and table runners. I use a zig zag stitch on a large setting. Then all my really small scraps that are odd shapes I piece like you would crazy patchwork and then make chook pot holders out of them! I dont collect anything else from op shops except buttons, which I am now finally using in my button necklaces! I use a scrap of wadding to remove the fluff off my board...but I dont save it!Sue SAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802460291741438603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-54603991674076036822012-11-21T21:06:37.166+10:002012-11-21T21:06:37.166+10:00I am also among the frugal group and sew those str...I am also among the frugal group and sew those strips together just as you describe and those tiny bits that are cut off go into my pillowcase that I have designated for scraps to make dog pillows , it is full now so looks like Luke is about to get a new pillow :-)hugs SheilaSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07354033852499807242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-40637684978295306312012-11-21T20:43:34.509+10:002012-11-21T20:43:34.509+10:00Looks like most quilters are batting savers. Lots ...Looks like most quilters are batting savers. Lots of things you can use the pieces in. Thanks for your tip on joining the pieces. Hugs.....Noelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435141638955415172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-78428311902712470572012-11-21T19:07:12.938+10:002012-11-21T19:07:12.938+10:00I'm smiling. I can't throw out my scraps o...I'm smiling. I can't throw out my scraps of batting either.<br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824441885052008716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-60911200360899044352012-11-21T18:45:13.772+10:002012-11-21T18:45:13.772+10:00I use the leftover strips when making items which ...I use the leftover strips when making items which require narrow pieces, like bag handles and coasters.<br /><br />The gripper pads you buy at the $2 shop also remove the fluff from your cutting board or anywhere really.<br /><br /><br />Enjoy sorting and sewing.Misteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00041179627345053724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-87200416313440417142012-11-21T17:59:05.911+10:002012-11-21T17:59:05.911+10:00Yes i also zig zag my wadding bits together but I ...Yes i also zig zag my wadding bits together but I love your tip for cleaning the board. thank you Fiona...Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151975887674467122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-43919217597222502672012-11-21T17:00:28.460+10:002012-11-21T17:00:28.460+10:00Yup, guilty. I sew bits together, smaller bits I u...Yup, guilty. I sew bits together, smaller bits I use for gift tags, and the itty bitty bits I use to stuff pin cushions or ornaments Scary huh,:)Sisbabestitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12152833100530025983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-83514580294260079822012-11-21T15:45:48.363+10:002012-11-21T15:45:48.363+10:00Yes i keep all my batting bits & sew them toge...Yes i keep all my batting bits & sew them together. i was thinking those real small cut off scraps could be cut smaller & used for stuffing. Hugs,Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17132436602889338592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-85789043457463320402012-11-21T14:53:06.040+10:002012-11-21T14:53:06.040+10:00Yes! I sew my pieces of batting together in the sa...Yes! I sew my pieces of batting together in the same way, and have never had it come apart. I've also used smaller pieces to pack around or in fragile things when moving them or shipping them. And I even used smaller leftovers along with fabric scraps to stuff a bed for my cat. I haven't tried the tape since sewing the pieces together works just fine. Grammasherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020683094980707907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-74009093484358895642012-11-21T14:45:36.418+10:002012-11-21T14:45:36.418+10:00I'm frugal too, I do just the same thing! Onc...I'm frugal too, I do just the same thing! Once the wadding is inside a project no one will ever know how many pieces it is.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461697058136548513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-30334038100711084772012-11-21T14:04:55.667+10:002012-11-21T14:04:55.667+10:00I have done this Bubz...I did buy the tape it work...I have done this Bubz...I did buy the tape it works well...Peg - Happy In Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278480751349046014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-9737318591382153792012-11-21T13:38:08.701+10:002012-11-21T13:38:08.701+10:00Fiona, I am so like you! Wadding, blankets, odd pi...Fiona, I am so like you! Wadding, blankets, odd pieces of material, buttons, zips, buckles, you name it I can't bare to throw it out.. we must have some Scotch blood somewhere!!!rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13167080477363838891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-63409715622895942812012-11-21T13:12:51.158+10:002012-11-21T13:12:51.158+10:00Same here, big bag of batting strips in my cupboar...Same here, big bag of batting strips in my cupboard - the small bits ended up as stuffing for teddy bears when I made some earlier this year :-) I just use zigzag, will try this stitch :-) I recently did a QAYG and didn't stitch the batting bits together, I am annoyed by a gap I can see already and I haven't even washed the piece yet...Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00903647147633857223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-87217974152945518132012-11-21T13:07:31.364+10:002012-11-21T13:07:31.364+10:00I've pieced small bits of left over wadding fo...I've pieced small bits of left over wadding for small projects. It's always handy to keep those smaller bits for small projects. Christine Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920647581818665215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-55741888761922665742012-11-21T12:29:31.168+10:002012-11-21T12:29:31.168+10:00I am a bit like you - hate to throw stuff out - I ...I am a bit like you - hate to throw stuff out - I have kept lots of batting bits and recently used them in a scrappy QAYG quilt that we made as a group, so a lot got used up. I too ahev seen it done as a way line - but then you waste more.<br />I clean my cutting mat with a dry scotchbrite and a damp cloth, must try the rubber trick s well. thanks Fiona.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240985402610409417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-5541032461951771232012-11-21T12:21:52.287+10:002012-11-21T12:21:52.287+10:00Hello Fiona,
Certainly do this. I use a "Ser...Hello Fiona,<br /><br />Certainly do this. I use a "Serpentine" stitch to join the pieces. I saw the stuff you buy to join the pieces in the local craft shop yesterday $15.00!<br />Love being frugal and earth friendly.<br /><br />Happy days.<br />Bev.xoxo<br /><br />Bev Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01779873950474515819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-40647407811413485502012-11-21T11:24:47.051+10:002012-11-21T11:24:47.051+10:00oh yes I do the exact same thing and very pleased ...oh yes I do the exact same thing and very pleased to say that my batting scraps are very minimal as I constantly go to that pie for the smaller stuff :)Sharon - Lilabelle Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17057515833969118954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845870756969337682.post-23983349876214687092012-11-21T11:06:21.180+10:002012-11-21T11:06:21.180+10:00I've been sewing my bits of batting together f...I've been sewing my bits of batting together for ages. I did just buy some of the iron on tape, but I think I like it better when I sew it.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678326070918510419noreply@blogger.com