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Old 06-10-2013, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by marand
I plan to make absorbent burp cloths for my first grandchild to be born in December. (Of course I am making quilts as well!) What is the best quality flannel and baby terry cloth? These will be washed frequently and be well used. I hope !
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Mary Ann
Cloth diapers, with a bit of printed fabric down the center, make good burp cloths.

I may be wrong, but I'd think the cheaper, looser weaves of flannel would be most absorbent. I've got some flannel that I love working with, but it's got a real tight weave and is almost slick.
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