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05-09-2011, 05:42 AM

#31

Happy Linda

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Yep, love them.

05-09-2011, 06:12 AM

#32

Dkm

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I hope someone will pop in with an answer for me. I want to make a flannel quilt with the top being cotton, no batting and flannel for backing. Has anyone tried this.

05-09-2011, 06:15 AM

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QuiltnNan

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i've made flannel ones, but just for the little ones. flannel is usually too heavy for a big quilt, imo

05-09-2011, 06:20 AM

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TootieAnn

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I love the feel of flannel. A LQS is going out of business and I would love to buy some of their flannel. I've spent more than my fabric budget for this month though so I don't know if I'll be able to get any or not. I guess that depends on whether or not I can sell something before the shop closes (May 28 or when inventory runs out). I'm really sorry to see this shop close.

05-09-2011, 06:26 AM

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maryb44662

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After my youngest daughter was out of receiving blankets, I took all of them (a lot) and cut them into 10" squares and made a quilt for her. She still has the quilt. I usually pick up receiving blankets as well as any other flannel garments from flea markets/goodwill stores to made a quilt or use for backing. Mary

05-09-2011, 06:27 AM

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Barb C.

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Please wash your flannel before cutting it. It does shrink about 2 inch per yard!

05-09-2011, 06:31 AM

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mhansen6

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I am making one right now. I call it a floor quilt because it is a baby quilt that you can throw on the floor and lay the baby on. I made it out of flannel because it is so soft. I made one for my granddaughter and most of her pictures of her first year were on that quilt.

05-09-2011, 06:41 AM

#38

Sophie2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by honeybee_2000

I was curious if the whole quilt including back and front could be quilted. I cant seem to keep warm in the winter the older I get..lol

I have made a number of flannel quilts - front and back and have not trouble machine quilting them. I have done stitch in the ditch and stippling. Works fine.

05-09-2011, 06:46 AM

#39

grammysharon

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I have the fabric to make a flannel throw quilt for myself. It is the most beautiful print, I can hardly wait! The "new" flannels are better quality than they use to be, they don't seem to shrink as much!! :D

05-09-2011, 06:48 AM

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Sophie2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jljquilter

You're right. They are nice in Wisconsin. I have made two Queen size and numerous lap size flannel quilts. Tops and backs are all flannel. They were hand quilted (outline).
I am wondering if anyone has washed a finished queen size flannel quilt? I'm sure that my washer and dryer are not up to the challenge but I hate to think about a laundromat. I have washed lap size ones and they seem to do fine.

I have made a couple queen size flannel quilts and have no trouble washing and drying them at home. I do have a front loader washer - not sure if it is bigger an a top loader or not. When drying I check it often, pull the quilt out to make sure the inner parts get dry and clean the lint trap. Really have no problems with the washing and drying. I do pre-wash all the fabric.