Quilting with Flannel
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I did this flannel rag quilt in Dec for my granddaughter and I bought the flannel at Hobby Lobby. I am going to attempt to attach a picture of it. So lets see how this goes.[ATTACH=CONFIG]321462[/ATTACH]Well I am impressed, first picture to post and I actually got it to work. Its kinda big but at least you can see it.
#52
I have been sewing and quilting for over 40 years and the quality of fabrics has really changed during that time. Flannel has always shrunk more than regular cotton, it also makes a bulkier seam so heavey piecing is not recommended. I prefer to use my flannel on the back of my quilts since it is so nice and snuggley. Yes for rag quilts never pre wash your flannel since part of the look comes from the shrinking as well as the fraying of the fabric. Try experiment since doing is the best teaching available. I love to incorporate different textures in my quilts using not only cottons but corduroy, silk, homespun, polar fleece, so touch and feel are important to me. The only way I know to learn this is by doing some things will work and others not so good gut remember if you are combining fabric weights interfacing can be your best friend.
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Yes, it will 'wierd up'. Wash and dry flannel twice before piecing or using for backing. That way it won't shrink and distort the quilt. I bought a darling little girls quilt at a thrift store for $2 - I'm sure it was there because the flannel backing shrunk so much and distorted the quilt. Ironing brought it back in shape, but who wants to iron a quilt every time it's washed? It was in very good condition, so I don't think it was loved too much.
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