Originally Posted by
LavenderBlue
Ever since I made a flannel backing, regular fabric backings no longer feel cozy or warm to me. They would be fine just lying on a bed for looks, but for cuddling or a lap throw against your body, I now prefer only flannel. Anyone else feel this way?
I like the softness of flannel and see so many beautiful flannel fabrics out lately. My problem is I made one baby quilt with "quality" flannel from a LQS several years ago. I washed it afterwards and it pilled. I was so disappointed. That experience turned me off to flannel. I vowed to never use it again but now I'm rethinking that. Have some questions for you and everyone.
1. What manufacturer do you recommend?
2. How do you pre-wash it to make fabric colorfast and to shrink it beforehand...but preventing pilling. I usually use Retayne in hot water.