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Old 02-13-2017, 06:12 AM
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ktbb
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Originally Posted by roguequilter
i have done many flannel quilts for my grands in recent years and several flannel backed quilts over the years ..i always use 5/8" seams with flannel. i also always prewash flannel ..regardless of quality, flannel seems to shrink, sometimes a lot! i saw when you posted this earler. i thought it was soooo attractive ..it still is but i'm sorry to see the results of washing.
roguequilter is correct - prewash flannel and use the bigger seam allowance. Like you, I learned the hard way.
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