flannel
 

Hi, We have a set of flannel sheets that I purchased 10 or 15 yrs. ago, and they are still nice and thick. I got an ad with today's message, and it has German flannel advertised at Cuddledown. I have never bought any. Just saw it advertised. They pick up on what is in the titles of our msgs. and send advertising based on that.

Kathy

I am in my LQS at least once a week. I have noticed fabric quality has deteriorated for most fabrics. Manufacturers are cutting costs any way they can.

If using a Long Arm I caution all to reconsider using sheets for backs of quilts. The high thread count is wonderful to sleep on but the needle cannot slide through the thread count. Instead the needle "breaks" the threads. Over time this may create holes in your back.

Happy Quilting!

Yep, LLBean has the best by far, not cheap but the best. I never mind paying a premium for theirs and sometime they do go on sale.

I have my pink LL Bean flanel on my bed right now - they are about the only thing I look forward to about winter....:( We've been so lucky we've had a mild one!

There is more than one quality of flannel and some shops sell a lower grade, as I found out last year making a
t-shirt quilt. I purchased 2 pieces from lqs one faded and shurnk and the other stayed the same as purchased, both
were the same price but the one shop sold the lower grade. Live and learn

I have gotten great quality flannel sheet sets from Costco. No pilling and shrinking.

I found Moda premium muslin at Joanns. $74 with 50% coupon for a 15yd bolt. Very nice to quilt with . Using it in my DJ quilt Just heavy enough with lovely feel to it.

I also like the Moda muslins, especially a line called Primitive Muslins.

Nikkilu - have you thought about washing your red flannel sheets in "Retyne" (Retain), that will probably stop the bleeding, you can purchase from your local quilt shop.

I have used fleece sheets on the back of my quilts - then the common comment that I receive is "that is the best blanket ever", I use fleece sheets on all the beds in our home, and also in the RV - year round, it is simply amazing how well we sleep now, since changing to fleece - even in the hot of the summer - they breath!!!

I have also used Egyptian cotton (better quality muslin), very close weave and very soft, you might want to look into that for your quilts.
I purchased it at our LQS.

I used some flannel that was mid-priced from the LQS for a quilt for my 10 year old Grandson.....it washed pretty nice before I sewed it, but after about three more washings it looks terrible.....he doesn't complain and I didn't mention it to him, so I guess it's alright, but don't know how to pick good quality from bad without washing it. Guess buying LLBean is a good answer, but plenty expensive.