juliea9967

I use cotton and flannel a lot. However, I always wash and dry my fabrics prior to assembly.

Tudey

I have used flannel with regular cotton with n problem...prewash the flannel, though, if you haven't already!

dsews2

I've always been told not to mix quilting cotton & flannel but if you ladies have had good luck with them then it must be ok.......prewashing the flannel 2 or 3 times before use sounds good......always use 1/2'' seams when sewing flannel.......

Bree123

If you can, try to convince the recipient to use cold water & low heat to launder their quilt and then wash/dry once through on those settings. If you think they'll do otherwise, I agree with Vat. Wash & dry the flannel in warm water/medium heat 3x to hopefully get all the shrinking out before you start piecing & quilting it. (of course, you know how I know this)

linkd

I've done it with no problem, I do prewash and I actually cut a smidge wider since flannel does not fold as flat.

carolynjo

Ditto; shrink at lease 3 times.

osewme

I just recently made my first quilt mixing cotton & flannel. It was a baby quilt & turned out so cute. I used the flannel as backing & alternating blocks on the front. I pre-washed it all before I started cutting.

Janan

I just now got back to this post and you guys have been so helpful! Since I am a beginner quilter, I think I will stick with 100% cotton on the sashing. I will also wash the flannel blanket before using it for my backing.

Thanks for the tip on 1/2 inch seams for flannel quilts. I plan on my next quilt to be flannel for my grandson and will be sure to use the 1/2 inch seams.

You guys are the best!