Flannel for batting?
 

I'm making my step-daughter a chemo quilt using her Dad's shirts. He passed away last December. I don't want it to be heavy because she is quite weak. Do you think just a layer of flannel would suffice for the batting? Thank you.

I think it would be fine.

Molly, my sister is currently going with her friend who is getting chemo and she told me the place is really cold. Could you do a flannel backing as well? I don't know if flannel for a batting will be enough. But 2 layers may be better.

Flannel for batting is fine. It makes a nice lightweight quilt.

I'm sorry for your loss and hope your daughter does well through chemo and that it works for her. Prayers for her complete healing.

You could just use the flannel for backing without any batting quilt lightly to keep it soft. Light weight and still cuddly. Then one side will feel warmer than the other. Best of luck to your daughter.

Flannel for batting will make a nice light weight quilt. Be sure to wash it a couple of times first as it shrinks at a different rate than quilting cotton.
Sorry to hear about your daughter.

Because of the cold in most facilities, you might want to give some thought to (gasp) poly.

i like this idea for a light, cozy quilt

I've used flannel for batting, It works fairly well and makes a nice soft quilt. I'd say do it.

I agree. There are some very light weight polys - much lighter than flannel.

ditto! ... I really like my flannel batted quilt for its drape and feel when tucked under it.


Worst case scenario ... you make a 2nd quilt for added warmth.
Now that isn't such a bad thing to have to do either! :)

I think flannel would be fine for a batting. If she is very weak like you say she may not want a heavy quilt to cover her.

I use warm and natural for most of my quilts. However that being said. I would use poly batt with a flannel backing. The quilt would still be light weight but very cuddly and warm with that flannel on the back . Sorry to hear she has to go thru chemo treatments

My only choice would be a polyester batting - hi-loft. It is warm without the weight. Would be lighter weight than flannel.

Good luck to her.

Thanks dear quilting friends! I appreciate all your responses and ideas:o

Use fleece to replace the batting and backing. I once did flannel for batting and found it heavy. I pulled it apart and replaced it with poly. Poly is well received and very light. Hobbs poly down

Did you use multi-layers of flannel? or a single?

My experience has been that the one single layer certainly did not "weigh" the quilt down.

Yes, I think a layer of flanenel would suffice for batting . I was told at a quilt shop that when you chose the flannel, check to see if it is double nap, as this means it is a heavier weight flannel and better quality. I also like the idea of using another flannel for the backing...so your SD will be warm.

The quilt I have on my lap right now is made from the backs of used flannel shirts and has a flannel backing. For the life of me, I can't remember what I put inside it but it is a perfect weight and size. Not heavy at all. I tied it as tied quilts or hand quilted quilts are softer than machine quilted, just my opinion.

I've used flannel quite a bit for batting. However, it does need to be preshrunk...so wash several times before using it as a batt. Quilter's Dream has a nice poly if you decide to go that route.

I have purchased flannel sheets at discount pricing and used them as batting for lightweight lap and throw quilts. Where I live it rarely gets cold and these are more than warm enough. Also, they are very easy to take to outdoor events. A queen size flannel sheet will often be enough for 3 laptops.

I have used flannel for batting in summer quilts and really like it. Just be sure to get a good quality flannel and pre-wash it.
I like the idea from SusieQOH of flannel batting and backing.

When I was in chemo. It was very cold. They had to keep getting me the heated blankets. They wouldn't let me use an electric blanket that my cousins bought me to use during chemo

I made a childs quilt and used two layers of flannel for batting and was very happy with it. The flannel was a like new sheet I found at the GW.