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How to Build a Fabric Stash without Breaking the Bank

Fabric can be expensive but it doesn’t have to be.  If you are not stuck on Name Brands or Specialty Fabric Store Exclusives here are some ways to build your fabric stash without costing an arm and a leg. I have made many beautiful quilts using various fabrics from various supplies. And I believe that the quality is not just in the fabric you use but also in your stitch work and seams sizes. If your seams are less than a ¼” they will not hold (personally I prefer to use a ½” seam allowance). If you are not securing your thread ends, your stitch work is going to come undone. So be sure to watch these things too.

Look for fabric at your local Thrift Store (Goodwill, Value Village, etc.)

I have found some wonderful fabrics in various sizes, notions, storage items and more at my local Thrift Stores. I have even found unfinished quilt tops that I have brought home and added a backing to then quilted. Remember that almost any size fabric remnant can be added to other remnants to make some wonderful scrappy quilts so save your own remnants after making a quilt, you may be able to use it later in another quilt.

Look for local Fabric Sales held by Quilting Guilds in Your Area.

We have 2 near me every summer.One charges $2 per pound for any fabric. The second one charges $2 per yard for any fabric. Both also sell batting, notions, books, machines, tools, and more.

Look for fabric on Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor and other sites.

I sell extra fabric on Marketplace and Nextdoor. I have also found several ladies near me selling fabric that I have purchased. And some I have purchased with shipping to me.

Look for older 100% Cotton Sheets at your local Thrift Stores.

Back in the 1800’s and early 1900’s, Quilts were not show pieces. They were real functional blankets that were made from any and all fabrics they could get, usually used clothing. I think there is no reason why we cannot still do that instead of buying expensive fabrics. I have often used clothing, sheets, curtains, and other linens to make some wonderful, usable quilts. And there are some wonderful patterns you can use for quilts in bedsheets from the 1980’s and 1990’s. Note: I always wash anything from a Thrift Store before I use it.

Watch for Fabric Sales and Coupons for Joanns, Hobby Lobby and other Fabric & Craft Stores.

I know some quilters believe that the fabric from Joanns & Hobby Lobby is poor quality but I have not found any bad fabric from these stores.  We do not have a “Quilting” store close to me and because I’m handicapped, I will not drive an hour or more just to buy expensive fabric.  If I did that, I wouldn’t be able to afford to quilt.  I will also buy fabric from Walmart but I am more careful with my selection there as most fabric at Walmart is good but I have had one or two pieces that I felt were poorer quality.

Watch for Fabric Sales and Coupons for your Local Quilt Shop.

Quilt shops will also have occasional sales and/or coupons so if you prefer to shop at these locations take notice of when they have sales. Also ask if they ever give discounts to seniors or military.

Use New or Older Clothing.

I have made a lot of beautiful Memorial Quilts from a loved one’s clothing and T-Shirt quilts. I will use jeans, work shirts, uniforms, flannel, cotton, polyester and even some knits.  These can be a little trickier to work with because they are often stretchy fabrics but they will add a wonderful texture and visual variance to your quilts.  I recently found a pair of cotton pants with Mickey Mouse on them. I fell in love with them because they were so colorful, and I love bold colors. I found several other cotton fabrics that matched the colors in the Mickey pants and made a bold colorful quilt!

Rethink Your Backing Fabric

No one ever said your quilt backing had to be all New Cotton. You can use Fleece, Flannel or Bed Sheets as well. On many occasions I have found some wonderful fleece blankets on clearance and used these for my quilt backing.  Joanns right now has a great clearance sale on Flannel fabric. The best part about using some of these is that you can get then in a wider width so you may be able to make your backing in all one piece instead of 2 or more like when using regular cotton (unless you want your backing to be in various colors/patterns).  You can also use new or older cotton bed sheets for a quilt backing. Again, you can make your quilt backing in one solid piece with a sheet!

Check the Clearance Section for Your Favorite On-Line Stores

I have several on-lines stores that I love to shop from (e-Quilter, Missouri Star, etc.) but sometimes they can be expensive so I always check the clearance section of these stores. There are times I will find some beautiful fabrics on clearance so will purchase it then look for matching piece everywhere else so I can get the best deals. Also check for on-line sales from Joanns, Hobby Lobby and other on-lines stores that sell fabric and/or sheets.

Check Out Your Local Garage, Moving and Estate Sales

I have found some of the best deals at moving and estate sales because often the seller is willing to bargain with you. I once found an estate sale where a family was selling off all their mother’s quilting and sewing items because she had passed away and none of then sewed. There was more fabric and notions than I would have used in a year so I found lots of thread and items I purchased at a great price.

Note on Batting

I know that many quilters believe that the only batting you should use is expensive cotton batting. I disagree.  There are many forms of batting. Cotton/Poly blends, Polyester, and Fleece. I love cotton batting but cotton will break down quicker than polyester and I want my quilts to last a lifetime so for most of my quilts I actually use Polyester more often than not. I have taken the backing off many older quilts to do repair work and the cotton batting inside was all balled up and a real mess.

Now when I am doing the Quilt-as-you-Go method I use a Fleece batting. The fleece can be cut into smaller pieces, fabric added to the top and then sewn back together to make wonderful quilts. And the batting doesn’t get stuck in my machine.

Shop Around for your batting to find the best deals. Sometimes Joanns has a sale on batting but the best price I have found so far has been Walmart on-line.  I can buy a 96” x 9 yard Bolt of Poly Batting for just $30 on Walmart on-line. This bolt will make 4+ quilts depending on the size of the quilt and I will have lots of left overs for smaller projects like pillows, etc.  For me the best part is that because it’s 96” wide, I don’t have to piece together my batting before I can sandwich my quilt!

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Future Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby batting and Roger Bresnahan catching at the New York Giants' spring training camp in Sarasota, FL, February 23, 1927.

Photo: Bettmann Archives/Getty Images/Fine Art America

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"You know 'em. You love 'em." // the Boston Red Sox in a collaborative Instagram post with Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski // Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

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Rafael Devers

My absolute favourite Red Sox player

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Baseball Magazine of December, 1926 featuring Hall of Fame sluggers Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby on the cover (via Ebay.)

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I need to decide what kind of quilt batting to use for a pair of wall hangings. Cotton? Wool? I dislike polyester anything.

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Mini battle story featuring Peter Davison and Jon Pertwee.

I had to make one of the prompts quickly, plus I like putting everything on random situations.

Hope you like it!

Story is in the captions!

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Can You Make a Quilt Without Batting?

Quilts are usually sewn from multiple layers of fabric, each layer being stitched to the next in a sandwich effect, batting is one of these layers. Batting is a type of material used to provide stability, support, weight (depending on the type of batting you use) and warmth to your finished quilt.

There are several types of batting available: cotton, polyester, fleece, wool, silk, bamboo, foam and blended battings. Each one offers its own benefits and drawbacks. Learn more about each of these different battings in the link at the end of this post.

I have found polyester batting to be the least expensive but it can be puffier than cotton so many people don't like to use it because they want their quilts to lay flat. Cotton batting is the most popular but may shrink and fall apart over time. Fleece batting works great when using the Quilt-as-you-Go Method. Wool batting is expensive but very durable (check it's washability). Silk batting is softer than cotton and polyester (check it's washability). Bamboo is considered eco-friendly and biodegradable but isn't always cost effective. You can also use old blankets, flannel sheets or foam as batting. Some people like to cut their own batting from bolts. Others prefer to buy pre-cut batting (cut to the size quilt you are making. ie: baby, twin, queen, etc.) These precuts are often found in cotton, wool or bamboo.

Whatever method you choose, there are pros and cons to each option. So, Yes, you can make a quilt without batting.

On many occasions I have made quilts with a heavier weight top, ie. polyester fabrics instead of cotton fabrics (Memorial Quilts from clothing, or Military Quilts from uniforms). When making these quilts I will sometimes forgo the batting and use a thick fleece backing instead. The fleece gives the quilt it's warmth so the batting isn't necessary, however, if using fleece for a backing you will want to quilt your quilt (do your top fancy stitching) before adding the backing because the fleece may bunch when trying to quilt it. I also like using flannel for backing which is less thick than the fleece but still warm and soft.

I have also used a flat fleece batting for the Quilt-as-you-Go method then used a Flannel backing to make the quilt light weight but warm.

How Does Batting Work In Your Projects? When you sew two fabrics (a top and a bottom piece) together with batting, it creates a sandwich effect. The batting in the center of these two fabrics helps to hold the fabrics together (clinging effect) and helps to stabilize the whole quilt and the edges. This clinging effect helps to prevent the seams from being pulled and thus coming apart over time due to wear and tear.

The batting adds loft, softness, weight and warmth to your quilt. You can find batting in a variety of styles, sizes and thicknesses.

Is Batting Necessary in Quilting? No. Some people prefer not to use batting in their projects. They think that batting makes quilts too heavy and bulky. It all depends on what fabrics you are using for the quilt, what kind of look and what level of thickness you want to achieve in your quilt. If you’re looking for a lightweight quilt, then you probably won’t need batting. If you want your quilt to be thick and sturdy, then you’ll definitely need batting.

Washability Also keep in mind how you will be "Washing the quilt", when picking your batting. Check the washing instructions on your fabrics and your batting. If a fabric is Hand Wash Only, do you really want to put it in a quilt that will be used often? Hand wash fabrics are fine for Wall Quilts or Decor Quilts but not ideal for baby or kid's quilts where they may need to be washed more often.

Different Fabrics Shrink at a Different Rate A lot of quilters prefer to prewash all their fabrics before they measure and cut. Honestly, I don't prewash my cotton fabrics (unless it is red or hot pink, as those colors may run) but I always prewash my flannel before cutting because flannel shrinks at a different rate than regular cotton. After your quilt is complete, I Always Recommend: Machine Wash your quilt in Cold Water on Gentle Cycle Do Not Bleach, Tumble Dry on Low Heat or Hang to Dry

Cost You will find that some battings can be very costly. This is another reason I prefer to use polyester batting, it's less expensive than cotton or wool. However, if you need an even cheaper way and want batting in your quilt, pick up an old blanket from your local Thrift Store. It can be a polyester, fleece or wool blanket. Just be sure to wash it before putting it into your quilt.

Quilting your Quilt (Fancy Top Stitching) The thickness and puffiness of your quilt will determine when or if you can actually Quilt your quilt. Some battings and thicknesses of the sandwiched quilt can make quilting more difficult but not always impossible. If would plan to do Long-Arm Quilting on your quilt you will need it to be flatter so will want to use a small loft batting like cotton or bamboo. However, if you are like me and don't have a Long-Arm machine or can't afford to pay for this I do my own quilting. The Top Quilting doesn't always have to be a Fancy-All-Over Stitch. I will often just do a Straight-Line Fancy Stitch (zig zag or such) following my seams.

And, I have found an alternative to the Quilting process when using thicker materials.

When making my quilt tops with fabrics other than regular quilting cotton (polyester, jean, silks, nylons, etc.) or when using a fleece backing, I have found it's best to do my quilting before I add my backing. Fleece will often bunch when trying to do fancy stitch work on it because it slides more. This is how I do this:

The sandwich process (like mentioned above) is done by putting your top piece together then adding a layer of batting and a backing. My method: 1st layer is my top quilt piece, 2nd layer is my batting, 3rd layer is a plain cotton sheet (100% cotton often purchased from a Thrift Store). I then do my fancy quilt work on my top. Once this is complete, I add the backing. Then all I need to do is sew a few strategic lines (often just stitch-in-the-ditch lines) to hold the backing to the top sandwich piece.

Alternative to Quilting You don't have to do a Fancy Top Stitch to your quilt. Many people prefer to Hand-Tie their quilts instead. Hand-Tying is the process of using a large darning needle, yarn or embroidery thread and sewing in a few strategical places through your layers then tying these threads leaving a tuff like piece on top.

An Alternative to Batting Do you have a favorite duvet, maybe a Down filled duvet you love but want a quilt top? You can create a beautiful quilt without batting and add an open end backing to create a quilted duvet cover! Just be sure when doing your measurements you add extra space for the button or zipper closure at the bottom of the cover.

Tips For Making a Quilt *Measure twice before cutting then measure again just to be sure! *Use a needle size appropriate for the type of fabrics you are using. You may want to use a large eyed needle when sewing through multiple thick layers of fabrics. *Change your needle when starting a new project. A dull needle will cause lots of issues. *Use Fabric Chalk to mark your lines before cutting is using scissors. Although, I highly recommend using rulers, squares and a Rotary Blade when cutting for a more accurate cut. *When sewing multiple rows of blocks together, match up your inner corners not your outer edges. You can always trim excess off the edges if needed. *Use Pins to hold your fabric in place but remove as you come to each pin. Sewing over pins can break a needle. FYI: I prefer the 1 ½ - 2” pins, especially when pinning several layers together. *Sew slowly. Don’t rush yourself. Take your time and pay attention to detail. *Keep your quilts away from direct heat sources like radiators, fireplaces, and hot water pipes. These things can cause your quilt to shrink and the fabric will become brittle.

Best quilt batting, types of batting and how to choose batting for a project By: Author Olga Balasa https://www.ageberry.com/best-quilt-batting-types-how-to-choose-batting/?epik=dj0yJnU9RjhJZWU1YWVYRHBuUGtjN3c2UElIVkl5YnpER21wT0wmcD0wJm49cTRtcE5PVmJpaW9MUU90b2lUNGR2dyZ0PUFBQUFBR1pjempr

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