USING FLANNEL TO MAKE A QUILT
#1
I have a lot of flannel fabric and want to make a quilt with it. But I am wondering, should I use a 1/2" seam on this or keep to the 1/4" seam? I know when making a rag quilt, it's the 1/2" seam, but I am not talking about making a rag quilt. I just want to sew squares together as in a regular quilt.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
#2
I'd use a 1/2 seam or 3/8, something bigger than a 1/4. Really depends on how close the weave is.
Also, wash those flannels in hot water and dry on hot dryer to shrink up as much as possible. Ask me how I know to do this!! I like the wrinkled old fashioned look but not as much as can happen is you don't rewash flannel. Just my thoughts.:)
Also, wash those flannels in hot water and dry on hot dryer to shrink up as much as possible. Ask me how I know to do this!! I like the wrinkled old fashioned look but not as much as can happen is you don't rewash flannel. Just my thoughts.:)
#6
Thanks all for the advice. I have prewashed the flannel so now I can get started - just as soon as I finish quilting a couple more I have ready to go... :) One only needs the label and the binding finished and the other is ready to quilt as soon as I figure out what design I want to use. You all know how that is... :)
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
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I heavily starch flannel after it is washed. This makes cutting and piecing much more accurate because the flannel doesn't stretch or distort. My method is to "paint" a 1:1 solution of Sta-Flo liquid laundry starch and water on the yardage, toss in the dryer, then iron with steam. Comes out with the stiffness of light cardstock.
It can be a good idea to use 1/2" seams with flannel because it ravels more easily.
It can be a good idea to use 1/2" seams with flannel because it ravels more easily.
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