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Old 03-26-2011, 05:12 PM
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I would try some samples with a couple of batting choices to get the look you want. The flannel will be very flat and your quilt stitches won't sink in like they would on a thicker batting. I use Quilter's Dream poly on a lot of wall hangings. It's also fairly flat but gives a little more definition to your quilting and it's also very stable so your wall hangings don't sag over time.
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Old 03-26-2011, 05:39 PM
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good job!! i've used flannel as well
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Old 03-26-2011, 06:05 PM
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I have used flannel , and also for a wall hanging .. i 've used felt the poly type, has nice structure to it for a wall hanging.
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Old 03-26-2011, 06:14 PM
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I use flannel as batting on all the baby quilts I've made. It has a nicer "hand" to it than regular batting, very supple.
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Love your bear!!!
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Old 03-26-2011, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by purplemem
I've used flannel for batting and love it.
ditto...my grandmother used old flannel sheets for many of her quilts she made in the 30s & 40s
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Old 03-26-2011, 06:19 PM
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I meant to tell you what a lovely quilt you made :)
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Old 03-26-2011, 06:21 PM
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It an awesome wall hanging. I love it. Flannel would be find for batting.
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Old 03-26-2011, 06:29 PM
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Beautiful work !! :-)
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Old 03-26-2011, 06:37 PM
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Thanks! I've got it going, and it seems to be fine.
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