Flannel Sheets- It's not my imagination!

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02-02-2012, 09:26 AM

#41

Granny Quilter

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Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: WY

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Trying to make a very warm quilt as a gift, I used a flannel sheet for the back. I made a serious mistake. I did not wash it first. The quilt is finished so I washed and dried it yesterday. And you guessed it, it is puffy between all the quilting! I will send it, and hope it keeps her warm.

02-02-2012, 10:18 AM

#42

LadyElisabeth

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Join Date: Aug 2011

Location: metro Portland, OR

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I have not been using flannel for quilt backs because they shrink differently than the cotton on the quilt front.

02-02-2012, 02:37 PM

#43

JanieH

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Houston, TX

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I love the flannel sheets I got from LL Bean!

02-03-2012, 05:43 PM

#44

MarySews

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Boston

Posts: 225

About a year ago I purchased, at Macy's, a set of Martha Stewert flannel sheets on sale(obviously) They are wonderful -- used for a year and they are not pilled. They shed a bit the first couple of washings, but are still very cozy. I find that Joanne's flannel can vary from stiff to perfect. If you can get it on sale --- but of course you have to piece it ifyou want it for a backing.

02-07-2012, 10:50 AM

#45

windycitygal

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Chicago,IL

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Sew Batik has Batik Flannel at 108" wide and it is great quality. Not inexpensive. It is sold in half yard increments, and I like it since you do not have to piece your backing.