Double Knit is excellent for quilts. I made one for my daughter when she went away to college. She is 53 years old and still uses the quilt. I also used double knit for the backing and flannel for the batting. Very warm, washes very good and if you use bright colors, very pretty.
Originally Posted by deedum
Would you turn down an offer of tons of double knit fabric? A friend has offered to give me some and while I prefer cotton, I still think there is room for double knit in the quilting world. What do you think? Should I get it or would you pass? Would they work for charity lap quilts? They would certainly be warm. What about backing with bluejean material as the top? Any ideas?