Welcome to the Quilting Board!

Already a member? Login above
loginabove
OR
To post questions, help other quilters and reduce advertising (like the one on your left), join our quilting community. It's free!

Page 1 of 3 1 2 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 29

Thread: Flannel for backing ???

Hybrid View

  1. 11-27-2011, 05:38 AM #1
    callen
    callen is offline
    Super Member callen's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Timmins, Ont. Canada
    Posts
    4,301

    Smile Flannel for backing ???

    I have read on several blogs that some ladies use flannel for the backing on their quilts. Do you have to do anything special to be able to use flannel. I haven't had the courage to use it as I am afraid it will shrink & distort my quilts. Any advice please.
    Dance like no one is watching
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 11-27-2011, 05:45 AM #2
    Charlee
    Charlee is offline
    Super Member Charlee's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    PNW (I wish it was the Ozarks!)
    Posts
    6,509
    Blog Entries
    6
    I've used it a few times... pre-washing is a MUST!! I find that flannel shrinks more than "regular" cotton fabrics do, I wash mine in HOT water and dry.... I also quilt it fairly close...about every 2 inches...not enough to make the quilt stiff, but enough to keep things from shifting if there's any additional shrinkage anywhere.
    One day, you'll only be a memory for some people. Do your best to be a good one.

    http://charleeturner.blogspot.com
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 11-27-2011, 05:58 AM #3
    GemState
    GemState is offline
    Senior Member GemState's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Northern Idaho
    Posts
    474
    Blog Entries
    1
    Flannel is GREAT for backing! But like Charlee said, be sure to prewash. It is SO cozy and cuddly.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 11-27-2011, 06:10 AM #4
    ka9sdn
    ka9sdn is offline
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Central Indiana
    Posts
    771
    Do the prewash so you don't have a surprise after washing the quilt. If you long arm quilt the flannel will stretch so keep that in mind.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 11-27-2011, 06:22 AM #5
    MissSandra
    MissSandra is offline
    Senior Member MissSandra's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Melrose N.Y. Troy Area
    Posts
    899
    Blog Entries
    1
    I love flannel for backing just make sure its not a thin cheap flannel
    Warm Regards,
    Sandra
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 11-27-2011, 06:17 AM #6
    SherryW
    SherryW is offline
    Senior Member SherryW's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Louisiana
    Posts
    885
    I've never used flannel in any quilts yet, but I want to. I guess flannel has issues that I'm not sure I want to face yet. I'm a little intimidated with flannel.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 11-27-2011, 06:26 AM #7
    KimS
    KimS is offline
    Super Member KimS's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Southeast Missouri
    Posts
    1,983
    I'd like to make a quilt with flannel backing too but was afraid of the shrinking issue. That's a good idea to wash in HOT water and dry in a HOT dryer so most of the shrinking occurs before putting it on your quilt.
    Kim

    Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog. ~Franklin P. Jones
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 11-27-2011, 06:29 AM #8
    lynnsim
    lynnsim is offline
    Super Member lynnsim's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    1,506
    Whenever I make my raggy quilts, I use flannel for the back. Love the way it feels! If I used flannel on back of a traditional quilt, I would prewash and definetely not use cheap flannel.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 11-27-2011, 06:35 AM #9
    Skittl1321
    Skittl1321 is offline
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Iowa
    Posts
    816
    I just quilted some charity quilts for my guild (on my domestic machine) OMG the flannel was a pain- it won't slide on the bed the way cotton will..

    That said, I got less puckering with the flannel, and it is super soft now that it is done.

    I don't know if they prewash or not. I like the shrinky look you get when you don't prewash cotton batting.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 11-27-2011, 07:00 AM #10
    Extreme Quilter
    Extreme Quilter is offline
    Senior Member Extreme Quilter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Southern California
    Posts
    383
    Quote Originally Posted by Skittl1321 View Post
    I just quilted some charity quilts for my guild (on my domestic machine) OMG the flannel was a pain- it won't slide on the bed the way cotton will..

    That said, I got less puckering with the flannel, and it is super soft now that it is done.

    I don't know if they prewash or not. I like the shrinky look you get when you don't prewash cotton batting.

    Is it difficult to free-motion quilt?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 1 of 3 1 2 ... LastLast
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules


SEO by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.