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    Old 09-24-2012, 10:27 AM
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    I am making a scrap log cabin from the bin! Years of dresses, scraps, fat quarters will finally be one of my dream quilts. So excited!

    My question is: can I use the leftover bits of flanelette from years of home made pyjamas to piece a backing? I don't have any where near enough "quilting" flannel to do it.

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    Old 09-24-2012, 10:39 AM
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    Scrappy front, scrappy back....why not? Go for it!

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    Old 09-24-2012, 10:44 AM
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    Why not! A flannel pieced back will be cozy and you can create a reversible quilt if you get creative.
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    Old 09-24-2012, 10:50 AM
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    Go for it! Personal preference rules. I love pieced backs, but a friend of mine can't stand them. To each her own!
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    sounds cozy and interesting. be sure to post a pic when you finish
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    I love the idea. Go for it. Please post pictures when you are done. I woul love to see it.
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    Old 09-24-2012, 11:23 AM
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    If you like they way the flannels look together ... by all means .. just do it.
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    Old 09-24-2012, 11:34 AM
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    Go for it , its your quilt an you can make it the way you want. Have fun joyce j
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    Old 09-24-2012, 05:03 PM
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    The only important thing I would consider is, will the flannels wash and shrink the same way as fabrics used on the front?
    It would really be cozy.
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    Old 09-24-2012, 05:52 PM
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    Have at it!!! I agree with the others scrappy is as scrappy does!!!!
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