Can I use 100% cotton flannel for the sashing in my 100% cotton quilt
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Can I use 100% cotton flannel for the sashing in my 100% cotton quilt
I have some left over cotton flannel that is the perfect color for the sashing in my quilt. I am using a cotton flannel blanket for the backing.
will the two fabrics look and wash ok?
Thanks for your help?
will the two fabrics look and wash ok?
Thanks for your help?
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I always pre-wash flannel if I am using it with cotton. As stated above, the shrinkage ratio is much greater in flannel. Watch out, flannel is much more stretchy than cotton.
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To answer your question - it will wash and look just fine - but, IMHO, only if you pre shrink your flannel. I would also pre shrink your blanket as well as they may shrink at different rates.
I always pre shrink flannel. I have had even expensive flannel purchased at the LQS shrink. One piece started off at 42"wof and ended up 39" wof.
I always pre shrink flannel. I have had even expensive flannel purchased at the LQS shrink. One piece started off at 42"wof and ended up 39" wof.
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