Best quality flannel for quilting
I know a lot of you ladies have been quilting for some time..what is the best quality flannel to get for quilting..eg Moda,Kaufman etc.I mainly want something for a backing that is going to last and not shrink too much..I know initially flannel does shrink so prewash is a must but which ones shrink the least?
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I have had the best luck with Moda brand flannel!!! Never had a problem with any flannel I have purchased of their's!!!!!
Originally Posted by maggiemuggins
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I know a lot of you ladies have been quilting for some time..what is the best quality flannel to get for quilting..eg Moda,Kaufman etc.I mainly want something for a backing that is going to last and not shrink too much..I know initially flannel does shrink so prewash is a must but which ones shrink the least?
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Moda and Northcott are both very nice flannels.
I have also had very good luck with Maywood studios and AE Nathan All of these are nice thick soft flannels with no pilling and minimal shrinkage. |
I've used Moda and think it's wonderful. Very little shrinkage; lots of body to it. I wouldn't hesitate to order any of their flannel.
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Connecting Threads has a very nice flannel too.
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My favorite is Maywood. It is very nice and thick.
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I often buy wide flannel backings from Fabric.com- they have 108"-118" wide flannels that are really nice. I love Benartex double sided flannels for quilting- they are so *meaty* and wash up beautifully= I use them often for piecing & quilt tops- but I love the wide flannels for backs so I don't have to piece them- and fabric.com offers free shipping at the $35 level- I can always find that much to buy. :)
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I have to say connecting threads flannel is so nice. it washes soft and there is hardly any shrinkage so next time I know that washing it is not absolutely necessary to use it. I was very impressed with it and its quality and they have so many solid colors and price is good as well. check them out you may be pleasantly surprised
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So glad you asked this question. I've bookmarked it for future reference. I haven't had good luck with JoAnn or Walmart. I really don't like ordering online, but I may have to if I want to use flannel. I can work around the shrinking, but the pilling is an ugly problem.
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Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
(Post 6246322)
I have to say connecting threads flannel is so nice. it washes soft and there is hardly any shrinkage so next time I know that washing it is not absolutely necessary to use it. I was very impressed with it and its quality and they have so many solid colors and price is good as well. check them out you may be pleasantly surprised
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