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ssnare 10-22-2011 01:47 PM

I have been making my first flannel rag quilt. It now measures 50 x 51". How much does flannel usually shrink when washed? I want to know about what size to make it end up for a lap quilt? Thank you.

athomenow 10-22-2011 02:10 PM

Funny thing about the rag quilts I've made, they actually didn't shrink much. I didn't prewash my flannel either. I sewed two layers of flannel together and put an X through the square before sewing them together. Once they were washed they frayed out but didn't shrink enough for me to notice. Good luck

akitagirl 10-22-2011 02:25 PM

I've made about 30 rag quilts, they are so quick and easy. I allow about two inches for shrinkage in length and width. The quality of the flannel has a lot to do with it.
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ckcowl 10-22-2011 02:29 PM

it depends on the flannel- but allow an inch or two in both directions.

Sadiemae 10-22-2011 02:31 PM

I don't think it is enough to worry about.

ssnare 10-22-2011 02:58 PM

Oh, good. I thought they might shrink 30% or more. Whew.

LivelyLady 10-22-2011 03:25 PM


Originally Posted by athomenow
Funny thing about the rag quilts I've made, they actually didn't shrink much. I didn't prewash my flannel either. I sewed two layers of flannel together and put an X through the square before sewing them together. Once they were washed they frayed out but didn't shrink enough for me to notice. Good luck

I do it the same way and didn't see any noticable shrinkage either.

Sadiemae 10-22-2011 03:48 PM

I did some googling and most websites said flannel could have a shrinkage of up to about 5%. One site said up to 13%, but I have never had a quilt shrink anywhere near that much.

Jennifer22206 10-22-2011 03:50 PM

I used non-prewashed flannel for one of the ones I made for my daughter. Honestly, I don't think it shrunk all that much, maybe an inch or so.

thimblebug6000 10-22-2011 04:29 PM

I had cotton batting in the ones I made & did stitch the X as well.... They shrink.... but not a huge amount.


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