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Originally Posted by Maureen NJ (Post 7650592)

I like the softness of flannel and see so many beautiful flannel fabrics out lately. My problem is I made one baby quilt with "quality" flannel from a LQS several years ago. I washed it afterwards and it pilled. I was so disappointed. That experience turned me off to flannel. I vowed to never use it again but now I'm rethinking that. Have some questions for you and everyone.
1. What manufacturer do you recommend?
2. How do you pre-wash it to make fabric colorfast and to shrink it beforehand...but preventing pilling. I usually use Retayne in hot water.

I would highly recommend Moda flannel. Particular the Moda marble flannel. It is thick, does not pill, and easy to work with. Since you are where you are...do you do any shopping in Lancaster/Bird-in-Hand, PA. Store name is escaping me at the moment but there is one shop in particular there that has a tremendous selection of flannel at very reasonable prices. Worth the gas! The shop is a bit outside of the main shopping area near Bird-in-Hand but well worth the trip. Lots of other quilting cottons and the lower level is chock full of notions. I'll report back when I have a chance to search shop names.

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Originally Posted by bearisgray (Post 7650624)

I bought mine from Munsingwear Remnant Room when it was in Minneapolis, MN. It has been long gone - and what I have is what I bought from there way back when.

Bearisgray, I'll bet Munsingwear has been gone for 35 years. That is some old flannel!

I agree - for a quilt that is going to be used as warmth or for baby quilts, I always go for flannel on the back. In addition to being warm and cuddly they don't slide off the bed or your lap as easily.

I made my 8 1-2 year old grandson a flannel and chenille half square baby quilt. Used flannel as batting and backing. He had it at birth. He just really remembered it from when he was about 2. Of course it is too small for him so he himself asked me could i make him a bigger one that covers him up. Not another different one. Just that one bigger. So that's what I'm doing. The flannel isn't that stretchy. I washed it once. I think it is moda from Joann fabric. The chenille is a shreddy stretchy situation but I can work around that. It looks odd as a pale blue and white quilt big enough for a tall 8 yeAr old but he will be happy. My local quilt store doesn't carry flannel. So I think it is cozy and I think he will too.

If you think flannel is cozy, don't ever try putting minky on the back of a quilt. You'll be a goner, for sure!

Thousands of Bolts online store often has some good flannel...sometimes more selection than others but it's worth checking out. Some here on QB recommend Connecting Threads flannel but I've not tried it yet. I don't recommend Joann's.

Yes, I know that feeling. Back in the late 70's and early 80's I used flannel and also t-shirt material to back quilts for my boys. Quilts still going strong. Very cuddly!

Not me. I don't feel flannel provides the durability of more stable cottons.

That is called a NASCAR nap at my house!

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Originally Posted by maryb119 (Post 7650587)

I made a flannel quilt with a cotton batt for my DH for Christmas a few years ago for watching the race with his eyes shut. It is the most fought over quilt in the house. Flannel is so snuggly.

I googled it so you might try that. I see a Kaufman brushed flannel but don't know if its the same thing.