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vschieve 02-14-2011 12:25 PM
Originally Posted by Therese
Originally Posted by vschieve
Originally Posted by moreland
Originally Posted by dakotamaid
Just to add to everyone else's advice. Probably larger blocks or larger pieces to your blocks, take a slightly larger stitch length, use walking foot, and I personally use a slightly larger seam allowance. A larger seam allowance is not strictly necessary but depends on the quality of the flannel.
I would say the larger seam allowance is a good idea--I've resewn a number of seams in my GS quilt because they had frayed out. Since the unhappy earlier experiences, I NOW use 1/2 seams and simple designs with relatively large pieces. I also work with new fabric, unwashed.
I have list of acronyms from previous posts and GS is not on it. What is GS?
Girl scout?? :)
Grand Slam comes to mind, as in breakfast at Denny's!

Minnisewta 02-14-2011 01:10 PM
I would buy good thick flannel from a LQS. I have found flannel from Hancock, Joanne's and Walmart not so good.

jeanneb52 02-14-2011 01:51 PM
I made a flannel blankie for DH and used wider seams and flannel for the batting also.

gal288 02-14-2011 03:37 PM
Originally Posted by ruthrec
I, too, wash in hot water, dry in a hot dryer (buy extra fabric) and use 1/2 inch seams, pressed open. Other than that, it's a dream. Don't buy cheap flannel.
I agree totally!

JUNEC 02-14-2011 06:43 PM
Originally Posted by dakotamaid
Just to add to everyone else's advice. Probably larger blocks or larger pieces to your blocks, take a slightly larger stitch length, use walking foot, and I personally use a slightly larger seam allowance. A larger seam allowance is not strictly necessary but depends on the quality of the flannel.
That sounds like great advise - Thanks

Dottie Bug 02-14-2011 09:05 PM
:lol: :roll: love your orb in photo of quilt D.B.

Dottie Bug 02-14-2011 09:07 PM
:lol: :roll: cowl love your orb in photo of quilt D.B.

garysgal 02-15-2011 07:24 PM
Don't prewash unless you are not making a rag quilt. It needs to rag- I made a non-rag quilt and used my serger to sew it. It not only sewed it together but bound the edges so it didn't unravel in the wash. Other than that, I never pre-wash my fabrics.

windycitygal 02-16-2011 11:38 PM
Yes to the prewash! Either serge or zigzag your edges before washing and you will not have a mess in the washer. This is a good habit to get into with all of your fabrics. As someone else already suggested buy good quality flannel. SewBatiks has flannel Batiks if hubby likes those, plus they carry 108 inch wide flannel for backings.

M.Elizabeth 02-18-2011 05:11 PM
ElizH,
Where in Western NC do you live? I live in Alexander in NW Buncombe County. I seldom respond to anything, but I read the forum daily.
M.Elizabeth (Marcia - name taken when I registered!)


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