Joeysnana

Concerning the You Tube video on May 10 in which Jenny from Missouri Star Quilt Co. made a minkee rag baby quilt: the backing was flannel and the front was minkee charm squares. Should the flannel backing be prewashed because flannel shrinks so much? The charm squares wouldn't be prewashed I assume. But I am worried about the flannel shrinking once the quilt is washed. Any thoughts anyone? TIA

sewcrafty

I believe flannel should always be washed and dried on hot to shrink it. Some on this board have stated they wash multiple times to make sure.

Pam

Flannel has a reputation for shrinking, I wash and dry twice. Minky is poly, so no shrinkage.

Joeysnana

thanks for the input. If I can find the minky charm packs I will try this rag quilt idea and definitely prewash the flannel.

amma

Minkee charm squares? :shock: Please let us know where you find these :D:D:D

Joeysnana

The only place I have seen the minkee charm squares is Missouri Star Quilt co. and she is sold out right now.

watterstide

LOL!
http://www.clotilde.com/list.html?cr...nkee&x=21&y=22

have fun!

Joeysnana

Thanks so much! Now I can plan my GD rag quilt!

Joeysnana

If the finished square is 4", and 20 squares to a pack, how many packs would I need to make a quilt for my 2 year-old GD? I don't want it too big? Any idea, anyone?

craftybear

thanks for all of the information