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03-12-2011, 04:36 AM

#31

quiltingsavta

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If I back with fleece, I don't use batting. This is what I do when I make T-shirt quilts.

03-12-2011, 04:56 AM

#32

Sallyflymi

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I don't like batting because it is to warm. I use flannel in the sandwich.Makes for nice quilting and not to warm.

03-12-2011, 05:02 AM

#33

plainpat

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Smart way to go. Just be sure to wash/shrink the blanket before using.

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Originally Posted by janedb

Hi as i am just starting to quilt, I am going to use very nice quality blankets that I am finding from my local Op. shop. at a $1 per blanket. This way I can work up my quilting skills without alot of cost involved.

jane :thumbup:

03-12-2011, 05:26 AM

#34

moreland

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Crafty Lady in WA

Does anyone ever make quilts with no batting, Just using fleece or flannel for backing and tie instead of quilting? This is what I do and curious if anyone else does.

I make almost all of my "utility" quilts with just fleece and no batting. My gang loves the way they feel and they are just the right weight.

03-12-2011, 05:27 AM

#35

moreland

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Quote:

Originally Posted by plainpat

Smart way to go. Just be sure to wash/shrink the blanket before using.

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Originally Posted by janedb

WHY? I never even thought about washing my quilts before using them. The baby quilts get washed but everyone else uses theirs before it gets washed.

03-12-2011, 06:02 AM

#36

Zephyr

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Yes, I do. In Alabama we enjoy a light weight "summer" quilt. I buy a fabric (can't remember the name) at Hancock Fabric that is 60" wide, has a bit of a fuzzy top, and the back of it is not like flannel but a little slippery, if that makes sense. Really nice to work with and doesn't seem to shrink at all.

03-12-2011, 06:11 AM

#37

katlady

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I have used fleece for a backing & also flannel, no batting but then I stitch in the ditch to hold everything together, no ties.

03-12-2011, 06:50 AM

#38

Psychomomquilter

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Thanks a lot for that info! I was wondering that same thing.

03-12-2011, 07:16 AM

#39

Mona Marie

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Originally Posted by katiescraftshop

Quote:

Originally Posted by May in Jersey

I make many kids sized quilts from string blocks, the strings are sewn on a netural foundation and that makes them pretty heavy. I feel that adding batting would make the quilt too heavy for a child so I back the top with flannel. May in Jersey

I like this idea and have tons of scraps from the I Spys I'm currently working on. May have to put this on my "Future Try List" If you don't mind my stealing your idea. :lol:

They are so easy and use up a lot of scraps. Make in any size you want.

03-12-2011, 07:18 AM

#40

Psychomomquilter

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another question here, about fleece, if we make for child,infants etc, is there non flammable kinds to get? I know there are pj's and all, but fleece? I really haven't looked either.. thanks for an answer