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solstice3 12-06-2013 10:46 AM

I was gust wondering what to do with my flannel. great quilt

MargeD 12-06-2013 11:03 AM

It is a great guy quilt and I think it's a striking quilt. Nice job.

Jingle 12-06-2013 11:19 AM

Very nice guy quilt.

MacThayer 12-06-2013 01:58 PM

I didn't see the original post, but what a great pattern for a "guy quilt". I thank you for posting it, and my husband thanks you as well. He took one look at the photo and said: "I want one like that." So it will be a bit of time before I post that photo as I have to make it first! LOL! I know it's an awesome quilt because my husband is very hard to please, and has nixed most patterns I've shown him.

cherisews 12-07-2013 03:18 AM

Here's the link to the original post for Matt's quilt:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t-t209990.html

Cutting instructions are in post #51. This is what she said: "Here are the measurements I used. The strips were 2 1/2" x 6 1/2 "" the squares 6 1/2 " The border is 10 ". This all with 1/4 " seam. I used 35 solid and 35 strip squares. It covers my double bed from the head to foot with a slight overhang on the sides.

I, too, love your quilt! It's going on my "After Christmas To-Do" list.

teacherbailey 12-07-2013 03:45 AM


Originally Posted by ragquilter (Post 6439755)
I never saw your post but I would love to make a quilt using that pattern. I am planning some full size flannel quilts because I want to try tying a quilt. Any tips for tying a quilt?

I have used embroidery floss, inexpensive acrylic yarn and crochet cotton through the years to tie. My preference is embroidery floss BUT other sites say not to use it since it frays....not my experience. Yarn ties get a little lumpy after a bunch of washings and crochet cotton doesn't look sturdy enough to me. I would suggest using fleece (on sale really cheap this time of year!) for backings so you don't have to use batting, just the top and the fleece. This will make it easier to tie and also, fleece doesn't shift or migrate so there are no rules about how close together you must tie it. I make all of my grandson's quilts with fleece backing!

mjhaess 12-07-2013 06:20 AM

I didn't make one but I sure do like yours....

Ms Kay 12-07-2013 10:22 AM

I have it on my todo list. Love the pattern and colors.

karate lady 12-07-2013 11:38 AM


Originally Posted by ragquilter (Post 6439755)
I never saw your post but I would love to make a quilt using that pattern. I am planning some full size flannel quilts because I want to try tying a quilt. Any tips for tying a quilt?

would love to see what you make. I tie my quilts with craft thread. It is heavier than embroidery thread and comes in lots of colors. and if you want more info on the quilt pattern let me know. It's really easy. I made up as I went along. LOL

karate lady 12-07-2013 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by teacherbailey (Post 6443307)
I have used embroidery floss, inexpensive acrylic yarn and crochet cotton through the years to tie. My preference is embroidery floss BUT other sites say not to use it since it frays....not my experience. Yarn ties get a little lumpy after a bunch of washings and crochet cotton doesn't look sturdy enough to me. I would suggest using fleece (on sale really cheap this time of year!) for backings so you don't have to use batting, just the top and the fleece. This will make it easier to tie and also, fleece doesn't shift or migrate so there are no rules about how close together you must tie it. I make all of my grandson's quilts with fleece backing!

I use flannel sheets in my flannel quilts. doesn't shift like batting will.


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