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tropit 02-05-2015 04:40 AM

I'm snuggling with a cotton/flannel quilt that I made right now...very cozy, but not heavy. It did get crinkly after washing, but that was what I was after.

~ C

psychonurse 02-05-2015 06:16 AM

I had this same question to myself yesterday. I washed up all the flannel I have on had, and was thinking of a baby
quilt pattern I could use. I wanted to use flat cotton for the top but really didn't know how that would go.
thanks for asking the question for those of us who do not know.

Kitsie 02-05-2015 10:25 AM

Many of us make the top with cotton and back it with flannel so it should be fine to do the opposite!

jbj137 02-05-2015 10:48 AM

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*** flannel is just brushed cotton, so it will work
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jbj137 02-05-2015 11:00 AM

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GrannieAnnie 02-05-2015 11:10 AM


Originally Posted by oklahomamom2 (Post 7077618)
So I have this lady bug thin flannel that I would like to make a quilt with I have white flannel to go on the back but I had a thought today "What if I used white cotton fabric with the flannel?" I know from reading that after you wash the flannel it can shrink so its important to wash it but I have never tried it. I was wondering if anyone has ever used cotton with flannel? or thought about it?

Please understand, flannel is a finish for a fiber. Cotton is a fiber. Most likely your flannel is cotton or at least a cotton blend.

And the answer is yes, you can use smooth cotton with cotton flannel.

oklahomamom2 02-05-2015 11:19 AM


Originally Posted by newbee3 (Post 7077690)
flannel is also cotton

I guess I didn't see it as cotton since it doesn't feel like regular fabric cotton.

oklahomamom2 02-05-2015 11:22 AM


Originally Posted by tropit (Post 7077901)
I'm snuggling with a cotton/flannel quilt that I made right now...very cozy, but not heavy. It did get crinkly after washing, but that was what I was after.

~ C

Did you use batting with it? or leave it as is?


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