All flannel quilt front and back
#1
I really want to make an all flannel quilt for my daughter who lives in a very cold climate. Flannel front and back with warm and natural batting. I know the flannel tends to stretch and warp. Any suggestions on how to handle this? Thanks in advance.
#2
I made a "bricks and mortar" quilt out of all flannel. It is just squares and rectangles, so there are no bias edges to worry about stretching. I would recommend a pattern similar to that to avoid the stretching.
The other good pattern for flannel are the raggedy quilts. They make up very soft and warm.
The other good pattern for flannel are the raggedy quilts. They make up very soft and warm.
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I have made lots of flannel quilts front and back and never have I ever starched it or had any problems with the material stretching. they work up really nice. I generally use 8 in squares and do around the world or a diagonal. they turn out really nice and warm. use the regular batting from Joann's. I buy it by the roll. Still have 2 rolls of the blue bag and 1 of the yellow bag.
#7
I have done all flannel with warm and natural, and I have made a rag quilt with quilting cotton on one side, good quality flannel on the other, and warm and natural in between, they have all turned out great! For rag quilts i do not starch. for the others i do lightly and then just am careful not to stretch.
The flannel quilts are very popular!
The flannel quilts are very popular!
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Why don't you use Fleece? I make regular cotton-top quilts, use poly batting, and fleece for the backing. Very warm. I donate these lap quilts to the Chemo therapy treatment center patients near me in honor of a friend who was treated successfully there. Patients are very appreciative and they are warmer than the blankets the Center hands out.
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