Question on making travel pillow
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Question on making travel pillow
I would like to make my grandson one of the U shaped travel pillows. I found some free patterns online but I'm not quite sure what type of fabric to use - cotton, flannel, fleece, something else?? I'd really appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on this project. If it turns out ok, hopefully others in my family might want one, too. Thank you!
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Thank you for your thoughts. I agree about the fleece and I wondered the same about the flannel but also thought how much softer and more comfy the flannel might be. Now I'm wishing I had actually checked out those I saw in the airport!
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I use one year-round at home because of neck problems. Whatever you make it out of, please consider making a pillowcase to fit it so that the pillowcase can be washed. My favorite neck "u-pillow" is made of flannel and filled with some type of beans or rice, so it is microwave-able (and is sooo comfortable when heated!). I still haven't made a pillowcase for it, and I wish I had done so many years ago, as it is wearing thin.
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I've made several of the "dog bone" pillows, using prequilted fabric. It holds its shape well and launders nicely. When making any kind of pillow, I begin with making just as I would when making the quilt sandwich. It takes a lot less stuffing and seems to hold up well with use. It has a smoother surface, too. I agree with the idea of a pillowcase unless you feel comfortable washing the pillow itself with some regularity.
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