Thread: Question about Flannel

Place just a little bit of vinegar in your wash water. It will remove the smell. I bought some material at a yard sale that smelled like the plastic container. I did test the reds to make sure they would not fade.

Originally Posted by Sadiemae

Originally Posted by carolynbb

OH DEAR! I may be in for trouble!! I'm a newbie and didn't know about washing flannel BEFORE making a quilt. I'm just finishing a rag quilt and the back is 14" squares of flannel. OMGosh - this should be interesting. I wonder if I just wasted a lot of time and fabric?!

When I make flannel rag quilts, I don't prewash my flannel. I do use flannel on both sides though.

I never prewash mine either. they look fine after washing several times to fray them. I've mixed denim with flannel, too.