Baby quilt question
04-25-2011, 03:15 PM
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Has anyone with a longarm ever quilted a baby quilt which is made of two thin layers of flannel and no batting? I have one to quilt and the customer doesn't want batting for fear it will be too heavy or too warm for a baby that lives in a very warm climate. Will the flannel stretch? Any help or suggestions is much appreciated!
04-25-2011, 04:42 PM
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Oh thanks I didn't think about shrinkage!
Originally Posted by Tink's Mom
it shouldn't stretch...but it will shrink...I would quilt it fairly close so that it won't distort the designs with shinkage.
04-25-2011, 04:42 PM
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That's a great idea too. Thanks for the tip!
Originally Posted by quiltlonger
can you do a stitch around outside of each piece Before you put together on frame thats what I do when get fleece for backing. I have a Gammill longarm :):)
04-26-2011, 04:14 AM
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flannel is not really a stretch (knit) fabric- it is woven cotton-just woven looser than the cotton you are used to. it quilts easily-
the flannel should be pre-washed before quilting (the backing-too late for the top if it is pieced.
the flannel should be pre-washed before quilting (the backing-too late for the top if it is pieced.
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