I need to make a baby quilt for a friend. I suggested a rag quilt but she doesn't want that as it will be used on the ground outside and stuff could get caught in the fringe. She likes the Yellow Brick Road pattern and wants a lot of denim fabric in it. I think a good cotton instead of flannels for the rest of the fabrics as they don't stretch and shrink as much, and they have so much greater selection of prints. Also, I'm thinking Warm & Natural for the batt, but I don't want it to get too heavy with all the denim fabric. What are your thoughts please?
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I personally wouldn't use a batting if the quilt has denim in it. If you pair denim with a similar weight for the other blocks it will be heavy enough. I would just back it with a heavy cotton or broadcloth and machine quilt. Especially if it is going to be used outside alot. Just my thoughts! :D
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I still use a really light weight batting in this type of quilt. I just don't think it feels like a quilt without the batting.
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I don't think you will need batting.
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I think it would be to heavy with batting.
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Ive used flannel as a batting, makes it just warm enough without the thick feeling....
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Originally Posted by CrystalKicks
Ive used flannel as a batting, makes it just warm enough without the thick feeling....
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Since it is going to be a picnic quilt and not something to snuggle under, I wouldn't bother with a batting.
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I am with one of the other ladies here I have used flannel for batting but you do have to pre wash or it will shrink unless you want that look. If you are makeing a rag quilt out of flannel you do not pre wash the flannel... in fact it is better if you don't.
I use flannel for a thin bat for vets and light weight jackets I do not want real warm or bulk. |
Originally Posted by ConnieF
I am with one of the other ladies here I have used flannel for batting but you do have to pre wash or it will shrink unless you want that look. If you are makeing a rag quilt out of flannel you do not pre wash the flannel... in fact it is better if you don't.
I use flannel for a thin bat for vets and light weight jackets I do not want real warm or bulk. |
I would use batting. The warn and natural is pretty thin, so should be just right. I don't think unbatted quilts drape right.
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I would use a very thin batting, the kind of batting you use in table mats, (warm and Natural light wt.)
Because you are useing the Yellow brick road pattern, You will have alot of seams for your blocks. I would think you would want to add the little bit of thickness from a light weight batting. Goood luck, I love the Yellow brick road pattern., I am just finishing up a baby quilt for my niece with that pattern. |
Thank you all, I appreciate your input! :)
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