Flannel Squares sashed with quilting cotton...Good or Bad idea?
03-05-2016, 09:24 PM
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Flannel Squares sashed with quilting cotton...Good or Bad idea?
I have a few scraps of some Olaf print Flannel, enough I thought I might make into a kids charity quilt by sashing some squares, probably about 4" ones, with some solid cotton. It's such cute fabric, but not enough to make a whole top or back with on its own. Good idea or bad mixing flannel with cotton on a quilt top?
03-05-2016, 09:29 PM
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Crazy quilts mix all kinds of fabric and are just fine. Flannel shrinks way more than some other fabrics, so just make sure your fabrics are all pre-shrunk so you don't end up with willy nilly shrinkage.
03-05-2016, 09:35 PM
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Mixing is fine for a comfort/love quilt. It will not last as long, but it will make a darling gift for a child. Just be sure to pre-shrink all your fabrics, to use a 3/8" or 1/2" seam allowance instead of 1/4", and maybe to use a shorter stitch length to reinforce the seam and prevent unraveling. To prolong its life, I would pre-wash in cold water & put a note on the quilt tag or pinned to your quilt encouraging the recipient to do the same.
03-05-2016, 09:38 PM
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Mixing is fine for a comfort/love quilt. It will not last as long, but it will make a darling gift for a child. Just be sure to pre-shrink all your fabrics, to use a 3/8" or 1/2" seam allowance instead of 1/4", and maybe to use a shorter stitch length to reinforce the seam and prevent unraveling. To prolong its life, I would pre-wash in cold water & put a note on the quilt tag or pinned to your quilt encouraging the recipient to do the same.
03-06-2016, 01:27 AM
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I dont one understand the ( it won't last long) comment....the flannel/ cotton quilt I made my daughter when she was 2 ( she turns 40 this month) has held up to thousands of launderings, trips, forts, picnics. I haven't had any fall apart due to flannel being used.... How long is ( not long?)
03-06-2016, 08:06 AM
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I dont one understand the ( it won't last long) comment....the flannel/ cotton quilt I made my daughter when she was 2 ( she turns 40 this month) has held up to thousands of launderings, trips, forts, picnics. I haven't had any fall apart due to flannel being used.... How long is ( not long?)
. My biggest concern was stretch, but when I compare my flannel to my cotton they both stretch pretty equally and also thought if I stick to straight grain cuts and smallish squares I should be pretty safe. Thanks for your report back on your personal experience on the longevity during wear and tear 
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03-06-2016, 08:55 AM
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I did just the opposite, used flannel to sash cotton blocks in this quilt - http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t248015.html. If it's a good quality flannel it should last just as long as the cotton.
03-06-2016, 09:17 AM
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I did just the opposite, used flannel to sash cotton blocks in this quilt - http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t248015.html. If it's a good quality flannel it should last just as long as the cotton.
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