Flannel vs batting
I have made about 40 raggy quilts using 3 layers of flannel instead of 2 layers of flAnnel plus one layer of batting. I think I'm burned out on making raggy quilts. However I have lots of flannel fabric, mostly white but also prints and dark solids. I've been thinking about using some of the flannel in place of batting for some a quilt tops already made. Are there any special tips for using flannel as batting?
1. I'm assuming pre-shrinking the flannel is important even if the cotton fabrics in the top have not been pre-shrunk?
2. Is it ok to use only one layer of flannel or are two recommended?
3. I'll probably use the white as batting, but may use some of the prints or dark fabrics if the top is also dark with no light colored areas. (Bleeding problems?) Any problems with this!?
4. If I use flannel as batting is it okay to also use flannel as backing?
5. Any special tips when quilting a quilt with flannel "batting".
I have not done much quilting, mostly just piecing, and consider myself a rookie when it comes to machine quilting. So any suggestions, warnings, tips, pictures, would be appreciated.!