Quilts?

Pajamas?

Or ... do you prefer not use flannels at all?

What about brushed cottons (such as Moda offers)?

I used it for the backing on my first quilt for my son, so that it was soft for him. I dont think I would use it other than that though.

I often use flannel for the back when making baby quilts. I love the softness.

I also use them for baby quilts, so soft for the newborn.

I have backed several quilts with flannel both baby and full size bed quilts. All the T-Shirt quilts I have made I also backed in flannel. Used for both warmth and softness and I just like flannel.

I have also used flannel in applique pieces and for background fabric on throw pillows.

I have customers who use them to make baby blankets and then donate they to the local hospital for NCIU or other baby/children hospitals.

I use them to back quilts for children and of course flannel is great for rag quilts.

I have never used them.

i have made rag quilts and just plain snuggle blankets with them. I love flannels.

I have actually bought some and made receiving blankets for friends. I like to make them bigger then the ones you buy. I just flip the edges each twice and do a running stitch done tehm all! Everyone seems to like them!

I used flannel from Joann's for a pieced baby quilt and NEVER again! Maybe it was the quality of the fabric? It ravelled, stretched, puckered, you name it, while sewing. Worse yet, after being used for a couple of weeks, it went all pilly!

I only have used flannel once. I put it on the back of a doggie themed quilt. The fabric had doggies on it and it is oh so soft. Mostly I stick to regular cotton though.

I like to use flannel for the quilts I make for my grandchildren. I just love the feel of it. I also make my pajama pants out of them too.

I know what you are talking about...however, they seem to carry three grades. The cuddle flannels are ok, but when they have the quilters flannel, they are really nice. there is not as much of a variety in the quilters flannels(esp for children) but the quality is so much nicer.

Margie

Thanks for the info. I'll take a better look next time I go to Joann's although I sitll may not use flannel again. I like fleece so much better!

I use them for rag quilts.

I sometimes use flanel for the back of baby quilts.

I use flannel alot. I make recieving blankets by crocheting around them. I've made quilts with flannel. That one is on my bed now. Jammies. I use it behind redwork so the threads don't show. I even use it instead of batting in quilts. Read recently, probably on this board, to use it in placements instead of batting. I use it as backing. My DS has a flannel robe I made him many years ago. I have one also. I have made flannel dresses and jumpers for myself. That was before the hot flashes.

I use good quality flannel all the time for baby quilts. It's especially nice combined with chenille for a quick, precious little quilt. Wish I could post pix of some baby quilts I've made using flannel and chenille, but alas! I'm too busy sewing to figure out how to transfer from camera to computer! I'm only here now because I had to stop for a quick sandwich. Have a blast everyone! Don't you just LOVE quilting???

I use flannel for the Puff Quilts that I make for baby gifts. There is another under "pictures" with a couple of pictures of the Puff Quilts. They are VERY soft. So soft that my father-in-law had me make him a Golf Quilt. Perfect for napping after 18 holes.

I have used flannel a lot for quilts, jammies and nightgowns, backing and batting for things that I really don't have to have batting. Like table runners, wall hangings, etc. But once again, you have to watch the quility. I only get it from my lqs. They have great stuff. Wears forever and gets softer with each washing.

i use flannel for alot of baby items,burb clothes,matching blankets..back of baby quilts

I like to put flannel on the back of lap quilts it keep them from sliding off. I also like to put them on the backs of my Linus quilts. They are so nice and cuddly against the skin.

It also keep quilts from sliding off a bed. I try to get my flannels from a lqs, as the quality is different.

I think they are great in baby quilts.

Preemie quilts for the hospital's NICU. Backing for kids' quilts.

I made 2 flanel tops for bunk beds and did the squares that are raw edges. They are the messiest things I have ever had. They fray all over the carpet. Looks like I never vacuum!!!

jjyocum - Just noticed we are neighbors, I'm from Muncy. Small world, huh? :D

My first big quilt was entirely of flannel and I just backed a quilt for my husband for Christmas. I just love the way it feels and it is so warm! But, you are right about the quality. The first one had flannel from several places and there is definitely a lot more stretch, etc with the cheaper. My hubby's quilt is backed with flannel from the LQS and is much more stable.

Flannels are great for battings in (quilts for hotter climates) baby quilts that are going to be washed a lot. I use flannel for wheelchair quilts batting. For batting in preemie quilts, bibs, and for purses a lot of time. I use flannel in all my raggy quilts between the layers of cottons or denim.

It's better to zigzag each end and wash and dry in dryer (a couple of times) to shrink it if you are going to use it in anything but the raggy quilts.

All flannel is not the same quality, same as quilting fabrics. Check the weave and weight of it before buying. If it's not a good heavy quality you get more fraying and pilling. I've been there done that.

I have used flannels to make snuggly quilts for my kids and they love them, but I used a good flaanel (not from Joanne's). They are great for the winter

I use 2 layers for making rag quilts. They wash up so nice and cuddly. I have several for the living room and bedrooms.

I use them for all my rag quilts and every quilt I make gets backed in flannel.

There are different qualities of most fabrics. The lesser grades of flannels will be thinner, the print might not be even or printed crooked. Some fleece will pill after the first time thru the wash. Others not at all ever. I have at least 2 brands of solid black quilting fabric in my stash right now and they are both different when you compare them next to each other. One is much thinner and almost see thru vs the other one. Just look carefully at what you are buying before you get it. Personally, I've only used flannel to make PJ pants.

I've used flannel to make pillowcases, baby doll quilts, baby quilts (fronts & backs or just backs), and large quilts (fronts & backs)- oh, and little flannel beach balls for my grandchildren. There for sure is a difference in quality - the same as for regular cotton fabrics - so be sure to go for quality verses price with flannel!

My first quilts were made from flannel squares, backed with prequilted fabric and tied.. All of the babires and Moms loved them. I made them to be used and big enough to go to kindergarten for naps. One gal in college, admitted that hers was still used on her bed just under her bedspread. My sister's daughter's blanket was so worn, her Mom cut a small piece from the blanket to keep. THis piece was under her garter for something old when she married. I was honored. Sheesh

I made a baby's rag edge quilt out of pastel flannel scraps and sewed hearts in the middle to sandwich the pieces. The result was one of my best scrap quilts.

Flannel has a lot of uses--evidence all the responses here! The thing is you need to watch the weave as it does tend to shrink. I think the worst one I ever had was quilters flannel. Just wash and dry before you use any of it. One of our quilt guild members made an absolutely gorgeous quilt from flannels that look like wool. She got the fabric at her LQS intending it for her adult grandson. She intends to back it with flannel and omit a batt.

I have made flannel quilts...my family loves them....especially with minky on the back of them! I also made PJ's with them for my daughter...and I use flannel for backings on scrap quilts. The brushed cottons that moda offers in some of their collections...I just incorporate within my quilt if I like the color.

I love flannel quilts, with flannel on the front and back! One year I made 7. I always use my even feed foot while sewing, tho, because even the best flannel will stretch a little.
YTQ

I use flannel all the time but never buy it from JoAnns. You have to buy good quality flannel at a quilt shop or on line. The woolies (sp) are nice and most quilt shops here in Minnesota have great flannels. Always use quality flannel and you will never have a problem. I have made rag quilts, patterned quilts, and used it for backing also.