Suggestions and advice PLEASE
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Suggestions and advice PLEASE
I am making a small baby quilt. It will be 36" x 36". The baby is due the beginning of May - so it is a summer baby.
I am using flannel as the backing. Should I also use a thin cotton batting, or will the quilt be OK with just the flannel backing???
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I am using flannel as the backing. Should I also use a thin cotton batting, or will the quilt be OK with just the flannel backing???
Suggestions....Advice
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I am wondering that if it is a summer baby why you have chosen flannel for the backing.
However, I would still put a thin batting in the quilt. Afterall it will be used also in the winter and the batting will give it more stability and probably will look smoother on the top.
However, I would still put a thin batting in the quilt. Afterall it will be used also in the winter and the batting will give it more stability and probably will look smoother on the top.
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I often use just flannel if I want a lightweight quilt for baby. I think it is softer against the skin. However if you want it to look more"quilt-like" add a light batting. Don't forget, a newborn likes to be swaddled even in the summer when we are feeling warm.
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Missourri Quilt Company posted a new video on YouTube with instructions for a self binding baby blanket made with two pieces of flannel. She didn't use a batting in it. It is really cute and looks quick. I have made baby blankets from two pieces of flannel without batting. The flannel seems to cling together and doesn't need to be quilted together. In my opinion, babies always need a cuddly flannel blanket, regardless of the time of year. Most places are air-conditioned and often quite chilly. I think batting would be OK, if you like. Also, fine without.
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The season doesn't matter. A quilt is used throughout the year. I would put a lite batt in it to give the stitching a better look, give the quilt a nice drape and warmth for cooler months. Congratulations too!
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