Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Do I need a middle layer? >

Do I need a middle layer?

Do I need a middle layer?

Thread Tools
 
Old 09-20-2014, 06:12 PM
  #31  
Super Member
 
juneayerza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Clovis California
Posts: 2,259
Default

One thing you could do is use your decorative stitches to sew the two layers together in places to give it a little more interest if you wanted to.
juneayerza is offline  
Old 09-20-2014, 07:05 PM
  #32  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Posts: 7,695
Default

In your shoes, I would just go buy a second hand white or light colored sheet and use it as batting so that you have some definition of your quilting, and not roast your poor DH. I live in North Central Oregon, where winters can be very cold, and electricity goes out at least once a year due to storms, but I sleep with nothing over me because I can't cool myself when asleep. Just me and my cotton knit Jammie's and most nights I am still too warm, even sleeping in front of a big fan, with the house temp set at 68!
madamekelly is offline  
Old 09-20-2014, 07:14 PM
  #33  
Super Member
 
nanacc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,507
Default

I plan to make some quilts with only flannel for batting.
nanacc is offline  
Old 09-20-2014, 07:16 PM
  #34  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,509
Default

I live in Houston and I've used just cheap flannel from Joann for the middle layer in quilts and garments. It's just not cold enough here to use many quilts with batting.
cashs_mom is offline  
Old 09-21-2014, 03:51 AM
  #35  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Central NM
Posts: 1,576
Default

I have two quilts with just flannel sheets for backing. Dh loves them. Quilting doesn't show like when you have batting.I
Julienm1 is offline  
Old 09-21-2014, 05:18 AM
  #36  
Super Member
 
teacherbailey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Tucker, GA
Posts: 2,042
Default

What about using a layer of flannel for more body and a tiny bit of warmth? I think it would quilt better with the third layer.
teacherbailey is offline  
Old 09-21-2014, 05:41 AM
  #37  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Barnesville GA
Posts: 3,181
Default

I saw some in a museum that had no batting. The stitches were teeny tiny and they were gorgeous. I guess if they could do it 100 years ago there is no reason you can't now.
damaquilts is offline  
Old 09-21-2014, 06:04 AM
  #38  
Super Member
 
#1piecemaker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Ashdown, AR
Posts: 9,238
Default

Of course you can quilt with no batting. It won't have the definition of a quilt. But, it will suit his needs. It will be more like having two sheets on the bed instead of one. I'd stitch it. I don't really like tied quilts but some people do. It might work out fine you.
#1piecemaker is offline  
Old 09-21-2014, 06:08 AM
  #39  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: AR/NM
Posts: 358
Default

Originally Posted by SlightlyOffQuilter View Post
you know LOL, of all the quilts I have made, my hubs FAVORITE one... is made out of 2 vintage thrift store linen sheets and an old flannel sheet as batting ! He loves the feel of the sheets, and this way he does not even have to use a top sheet, just his quilt. I basted it all together and straight line quilted horizontally every 4 inches. Done ! Took me MAYBE two hours. He swears he wants to be buried with it LOL ! Oh, and just as soon as it was done, my son looked at me, and I knew ! So he will be getting one soon LOL.
Good for you! Pleasing the hubby is the main focus!
I know I am in the minority, but the piecing is more important than the quilting anyway.
GrammieJan is offline  
Old 09-21-2014, 06:25 AM
  #40  
Super Member
 
dyer804's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Modesto, CA
Posts: 1,735
Default

I use flannel, preshrunk,
dyer804 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jordan
Main
17
10-13-2019 07:09 AM
Nanny's dollface
Pictures
6
08-13-2018 10:07 AM
sandyfullmer
Main
6
11-04-2014 06:19 AM
DawnA
Main
3
06-27-2012 10:54 AM
MsSage
Main
8
01-21-2009 12:28 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter