Flannel sheet for batting?

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09-20-2011, 06:28 PM

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tmg

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I used a flannel sheet in my son quilt

09-20-2011, 06:42 PM

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Fabriholic

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Thanks for asking about this. Now I know that I can put it between the two babies' quilts I need to finish one of these days.
THX

09-20-2011, 07:41 PM

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quiltsRfun

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabriholic

Thanks for asking about this. Now I know that I can put it between the two babies' quilts I need to finish one of these days.
THX

Me too. I've been putting of doing the quilting on the quilt for my new granddaughter because I couldn't decide which batting to use. Think I'll go ahead and use flannel. It should work well since they live in California.

09-20-2011, 07:49 PM

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anniec55

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Why not? I have used flannel as batting before, it definitely gives the quilt a different feel, soft and cuddly, you just don't want to quilt to densely! Sounds like an economical practical and "green" solution.

09-21-2011, 04:09 AM

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You have no idea how happy I am that you asked this question. Making a twin quilt for grandson in florida. That will work perfectly!!!

09-21-2011, 04:11 AM

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hensandhollyhocks

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Sounds like a good idea to me.

09-21-2011, 04:22 AM

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bearisgray

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Another example of "what's old is new again"

09-21-2011, 08:10 AM

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fluffygirl

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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom

I love using flannel as batting, especially in baby quilts. SOOOO soft and "pliable" no matter how close you quilt it. And yes they are warm.

That's the reason I like to use it too.

Pat

09-21-2011, 01:39 PM

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Sabra

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Thank you everyone for your comments! I didn't realize how "normal" it was to use flannel inside. I'm looking forward to saving some $$ by not buying batting, and reusing something. Also thanks to those who put the quilting tips in; I hadn't thought about how dense or sparse the quilting should be. Can't wait for it to be finished!