I'm working on a large quilt, about 65" x 70" and was going to buy batting, as I'm just about ready to start quilting. Then I remembered I have a queen size flannel sheet I don't need anymore. The thought struck me that I could use that sheet for batting. Anyone done this before? I will be using the quilt to wrap up in on the couch, so it will get quite a bit of use. Having the flannel inside sounds really nice to me. It will be thin, but warm, I think. Any thoughts?
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you're in CA, so it should b plenty warm. maybe not here in OH
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Yes will be nice!!!
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Make sure the flannel has been washed and dried until it stops shrinking. Other than that you are good to go!
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Sounds like a good idea.
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I love using flannel as batting, especially in baby quilts. SOOOO soft and "pliable" no matter how close you quilt it. And yes they are warm.
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Sabra, flannel works really well as long as it is preshrunk. You just end up with a lighter, slightly less fluffy quilt. Because flannel is so sturdy, you do not have to quilt is as closely as you do batting.
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Works well.
The quilt can be tied, too, and the flannel won't shift or wad up. |
yep, that is what I used for my southern family members!
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I made a king size quilt for my daughter - one of the first I quilted on my frame. Putting batting inside made it too thick to fit in the throat of the machine so I used flannel. She loves it and says it is very warm. I would not hesitate to use it again. :lol: :lol:
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