Flannel sheet for batting
#21
I used a flannel blanket for a bargello QAYG recently. The pattern called for it because some of the strips finished at only 1/4" wide and anything thicker would have not allowed the pattern to show as well. It worked great.
For a quilt, it would work well also, just remember that it would not be as "fluffy" as one with batting.
For a quilt, it would work well also, just remember that it would not be as "fluffy" as one with batting.
#22
In the old days, our foremothers did NOT have batting!! So they used what they had. Some quilts didn't even HAVE batting --- usually for climates that got hot.
I think I'll try flannel on my next scrappy quilt!!! I KNOW I plan on doing a flannel backing!
I think I'll try flannel on my next scrappy quilt!!! I KNOW I plan on doing a flannel backing!
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Originally Posted by Maureen
Have you ever used flannel for backing with no batting in between?
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Originally Posted by Ritacarl
I spent $0 on my Tumbling Blocks quilt. Now keeping in the same mode, what about using a flannel sheet for the batting? I think I have heard of it done, but don't know if it is a good idea. I can buy batting, I'm just keeping the theme going. Also, am going to use up large pieces of material pieced together for the backing.
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Just got done cleaning guest room for visitors over Xmas and found 3 poly blankets I forgot I had. Also took the blanket off the guest beed and put on a down comforter so have another blanket. Thanks for reminding me that they will also work.
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