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Old 10-09-2009, 06:45 PM
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How many times do you was your flannel before you sew it together? I am making a baby blanket with cotton on the front and flannel on the back. I have only soaked it in water and dryed it once. I am making a whole piece blanket. But when I layed it out to baste it with the spray it seemed to stretch like. So do you think I should have washed it a couple of times before making my blanket or do you think it will be alright?
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Old 10-10-2009, 11:11 AM
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Just washing once is enough. To keep it from stretching so much when you lay it out as a backing, starch and iron it first.
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Old 12-08-2009, 06:48 AM
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Has anyone used flannel for the batting in quilt? If so, did you like it when finished?
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Old 12-08-2009, 08:55 AM
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I have not used flannel for the batting but have been told it works well for a summer quilt to help keep its shape. Hope this helps. I have thought about using some myself since we live in Texas.
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Flannel works well as batting in a baby quilt because it makes it so soft and cuddly. I always wash and dry it before I use it. I also use flannel when making a table runner because it lies so flat and is fairly thin.
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Flannel works well as batting in a baby quilt because it makes it so soft and cuddly. I always wash and dry it before I use it. I also use flannel when making a table runner because it lies so flat and is fairly thin. Sorry I posted this twice. I didn't think it worked the first time.
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Old 12-08-2009, 09:07 AM
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Thanks everyone! I will try it!
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Old 12-08-2009, 09:17 AM
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I use it all the time- it is great for the quilts I hand tie and when I use the fluffy ribbed cuorduroy-like material for the back.
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Old 12-08-2009, 10:21 AM
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I would wash it a second time, I have had some shrink significantly the second time, too. Better safe than sorry :wink: You did prewash the quilting cotton too, right?
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Old 12-08-2009, 10:34 AM
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I do, it keeps it from stretching so much and it helps keep it shape, especially plaids/stripes.
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