Originally Posted by
Lori B
ckcowl~I've only made rag quilts out of flannel, but want to make my next one out of cotton front and back w/flannel in the middle. I'm concerned about the shrinkage of the flannel. Should I prewash it? If it shrinks too much will it pull or bunch the cotton, which will not be prewashed.
Lori - I would definately pre wash the flannel! It tends to shrink more than regular cottons. I broke my own rule and didn't wash the 100% cotton I used on the front but I did wash both of my flannels. I didn't have any problems when I washed the final project and I wash in warm water.
I think my next rag quilt will have 100% cotton on the front and back with flannel as the batting and I will pre wash all my fabrics this time but especially the flannel.