Ever since I made a flannel backing.....
Ever since I made a flannel backing, regular fabric backings no longer feel cozy or warm to me. They would be fine just lying on a bed for looks, but for cuddling or a lap throw against your body, I now prefer only flannel. Anyone else feel this way? ;)
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i used brushed arnel on the back of one of the quilts I made. Now that's the one that is always reached for.
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yes I used flannel for backing also, and have a hard time looking at going back to regular cotton...my last quilt I made was top and bottom flannel.......sooooo nice and cuddly
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bearisgray - where is a good source for the brushed Arnel? Is there a large color selection? Available only in solids?
Tumdarra - oh, that is a nice idea. BTW, we love visiting Gilroy. :thumbup: |
I agree LavenderBlue, I use flannel or minky for most of my quilts. Most of the quilts I make are for grandkids or donation quilts for kids and I want them to be cozy.
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Have to agree with you - the flannel makes a quilt more cozy. And since most of my quilts are for people living in colder areas I use flannel. I make sure to buy quality flannel so it will hold up. But sometimes when I am making a theme quilt, i.e.: a sports team quilt, then I don't because I do not care to sew with fleece. (Not sure why it bothers me but it does so I don't use it.)
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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.
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Originally Posted by LavenderBlue
(Post 7650522)
Ever since I made a flannel backing, regular fabric backings no longer feel cozy or warm to me. They would be fine just lying on a bed for looks, but for cuddling or a lap throw against your body, I now prefer only flannel. Anyone else feel this way? ;)
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. |
Originally Posted by LavenderBlue
(Post 7650535)
bearisgray - where is a good source for the brushed Arnel? Is there a large color selection? Available only in solids?
Tumdarra - oh, that is a nice idea. BTW, we love visiting Gilroy. :thumbup: |
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.
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