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    Old 05-29-2011, 12:11 PM
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    I am about to start on a picnic quilt. I want it thin but I want it to look quilted. I saw a sample quilt at Joann's and my guess is they used flannel. Would flannel give it a lower loft then a low loft batting? Has anyone used flannel as a batting? I will be machine quilting if that makes a difference.

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    Old 05-29-2011, 12:13 PM
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    I use flannel ... no problems!
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    Old 05-29-2011, 12:15 PM
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    I use flannel or a heavy muslin for making placemats and table runners. I am sure that flannel is a great way to go for a thin batting. I have heard others not using any batting at all but I have a hard time wanting to do that just in case the backing materials show through to the front...
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    Old 05-29-2011, 12:18 PM
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    Also be sure and wash the flannel in hot water a time or two for shrinkage :thumbup:
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    Old 05-29-2011, 12:27 PM
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    I use Thermore batting. It is made usually for clothing but works great as a lite summer batting weight for any type of quilting. Hobby Lobby has it usually. It is in a silver bag
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    I like to use Thermore Batting for very low loft. It is used in quilted wearables and where you want quilted look but very drapable.
    Quilts easily too.

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    Old 05-29-2011, 12:31 PM
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    I usually use thermore batting..
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    Old 05-29-2011, 12:31 PM
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    Originally Posted by sweetana3
    I use Thermore batting. It is made usually for clothing but works great as a lite summer batting weight for any type of quilting. Hobby Lobby has it usually. It is in a silver bag
    This is what I use as well, for a very low loft batting.
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    Old 05-29-2011, 12:31 PM
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    I have a question- what about those lap blankets? Around here you can buy them for about 2.50 and they are about the size of a baby quilt. They are very very thin, yet thicker than flannel and a whole lot cheaper. Does anyone know what I mean and would they work for placemats and summer quilts?
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    Old 05-29-2011, 12:42 PM
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    A sheet blanket works well, but wash and dry it first. It is thin. A lady at the quilt shop suggested it to me for my husband's quilt because he didn't want any weight to it.
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