Nicole M Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I'm making placemats this year as a gift, using this pattern: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/05/how_to_sew_a_reversible_placem.html I have an old mattress pad that lost its corner things, that hold it onto the mattress. Can I cut that up to use as batting? Or is there something super special about purchased batting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNClaire Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I don't see why you couldn't use an old mattress pad, especially with so much encouragement to go "green" and recycle these days. Why not? A lot of the quilt batting at the fabric stores is sized to go with a specific-sized quilt. Also, certain quilters may want a heavier batting, some want a lighter batting. It all depends on the quilter. Go with your gut. The placemats are very cute...and would be thrilled to receive some!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 If you asked my grandma, she'd look at you as if you were crazy, and say "Sure! Why ever not?" So that's what I'll say. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Okay, then! I'll use that old mattress pad. It's just taking up space in my overcrowded linen closet anyway. But here's the deal. I downloaded the instructions, and now I'm completely confused about that tape business around the edge. I need slightly more detailed info, or a tutorial, on just the application of that binding tape.... Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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