Originally Posted by
Bree123
Mixing is fine for a comfort/love quilt. It will not last as long, but it will make a darling gift for a child. Just be sure to pre-shrink all your fabrics, to use a 3/8" or 1/2" seam allowance instead of 1/4", and maybe to use a shorter stitch length to reinforce the seam and prevent unraveling. To prolong its life, I would pre-wash in cold water & put a note on the quilt tag or pinned to your quilt encouraging the recipient to do the same.
Are you saying it won't last long because flannel's tendancy to fray more easily or just wear out quicker? We use it on quilt backs all the time, so not sure how it would be different.