The rag quilts I have done are 8" or 6" squares that are sewn wrong side together with 1" seams.. The seams are then cut in strips about 1/8" wide and when it is washed, after putting it all together(do not wash before cutting)the seams fray and make a beautiful design. I have made 7 over the last year, for family, they love them. I have also varied the pattern by using a larger square in the middle and arranging the other blocks around it.

Love, love, love flannel! BUT... always wash it twice in hot water and dry it in a hot dryer before you begin using it, as it will shrink a lot.

I made Christmas quilts for my grandchildren that were backed in flanner. I love how they turned out.

I use flannel for my baby quilts...

I have washed a flannel (store bought)queen quilt...(top and back flannel.) I do have one of those new BIG SIZE front loading washers...and it came out just fine. This is also the one that the whole family fights over..

Any quilt I make that is meant to be used, I use flannel for a backing. I find it very soft and comfy. My kids and husband really appreciate a flannel backing!

I would love to make a flannel quilt but was told by a quilting friend that flannel stretches big time and that I would have lots of "challenges" keeping things square.
Has anyone run into this problem? She mentioned this when I had problems with the bias on my Pinwheel...does the bias just stretch? or does all of the flannel stretch? or is the newer flannel better to work with?

I have made several flannel quilts, and I love them. Soft to the touch, easy to work with, and just a litle warmer than cotton

I have made several baby quilts using flannel for the piecing and for the backing. In fact the avatar is a flannel baby quilt, a kit I bought in Texas two years ago at the Hobby Lobby store.

I buy good quality flannel and have not had any problem. I have made several baby quilts, a double and a queen size. Good luck

I agree, if you purchase good quality flannel you shouldn't have a problem. And they make such beautiful flannel prints now.

Maybe the reason flannel quilts are not posted is because there is less variety in the fabric. I agree they are VERY cozy especially in the winter. Thanks for suggesting using it as backing. Also the newer flannels have more variety. Thanks for all the ideas on the QB

My first quilt was a flannel trip around the world, 3" blocks. that is what the quilt class I joined was making. I learned a lot - mainly how stretchy flannel is, and have since made a chenille and flannel baby quilt, but washed everything three times on hot, and dried in dryer. Still, that chenille was such a shedding nightmare. Anyway, I have used flannel for backings and for batting on other quilts and haven't had much problem since I wash and dry it three times.

I made a quilt for my step daughter and backed it with flannel.

i have backed quilts in flannel & given them away, so i can't tell you if they are warm or not. My daughter LOVES flannel pillowcases (so do I), so i've made lots of them. I'm hoping to do a flannel lap quilt this fall for our couch!

Yes I love flannel and often even add it to scraps, also make flannel chenille quilts for my nieces and nephews and babies.

Oh yes, being as I'm from Canada! You just reminded me how nice it is to work with flannel. Its been a while. I love the way they get soft and the antique look after they've been washed. I have one ready to go again. Next project.

We live in Wisconsin..and all my quilts are with flannel backings..for the warmth. I have only made one that was not flannel backing.

I did 3 for Christmas and have one to go.

Yes i love the flannel rag quilt I made for our RV Queen size bed, It is just the right weight. Nothing in the middle. made pillow shams to match but not rag style on those. the fabric is all woodies stuff, bears and elk and so on.

I just made a log cabin flannel quilt with WOOL batting and flannel back. Love it. Good flannel is easy to work with and it turned out great. On my bed right now. Did someone say "Now that it is WARM?" Not warm here!

I'm dying to try wool batting - how was your experience with it?

I try to always use flannel for backing on children's quilts. Makes them feel "snuggly"

My last quilt was the first time with wool batting and I liked it. It has a nice loft. The quilt store said there is a small amount of shrinkage but I didn't notice it. I think I'm going to continue to use it on bed quilts.

I made one. Double sided flannel with warm and natural batting. It is 120 X 126 inches big. Yep, an oversized king, and it could have been ten inches bigger. It seems I only get less than half with the three of us, my puppies loves it too. Anyways, it is as warm if not warmer than my $600 down comforter. And to boot, it only cost about $75 to make. Got the flannel for a $1.49 a yard and the batting for $6 dollars. I plan to make more as presents.

Wow....two layers of flannel plus batting. I'll bet that thing IS warm, alright.
Have you posted a pic of it yet?

No, I did not post a picture. It is not much to look at, it is just one piece of flannel with no design. And it is very warm.

I've made a raggy quilt using flannel as the backing and I love it.

Pictures , pretty please?? They sound nice.

Fabric cut on the bias will stretch, not just flannel. If your flannel has a tight weave you will be fine. I've made a lot of flannel quilts over the years, they are my favorites for babies. nice and snuggly.

I made one for my son, and he uses it constantly. I finally had to do some re-sewing of the binding. I don't know if the flannels are a looser weave or what, but I made the new knots extra large, hoping I won't have to keep making repairs in the future.

My first quilt was a flannel quilt. I made it for my daughter's birthday.