raq quilt question
#13
I've been doing raggy quilts for a while; never heard of not being able to use white. Of course, none of my backs have had white on them. I mostly use white as the inner layer; again, never had a problem.
I feel the same way as others; I will do what I want on my quilts.
If there is a problem because of "bleeding", then all the fabrics could be washed first.
I feel the same way as others; I will do what I want on my quilts.
If there is a problem because of "bleeding", then all the fabrics could be washed first.
#14
They don't want you using a white back because the white back will show on the front. You could use a white background if the flannel itself was a light color. Since you're a male, I'm guessing you're going to be using darker colors in which case you wouldn't want that white showing and there's no way around that. You really won't like that white coming through the front of a dark quilt. It will be extremely distracting from the overall look. You can use cotton on one side and spend the extra money on a better flannel... Use cotton on one side, flannel on the other all the time for these and it's just fine. Where are you looking for your flannel that they only have the one with the white background?
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Knew I would get an answer here and waving back to Julie. We do have a Joann's in town and will be heading there this week. We wanted to homepun and flannel for class but they said that would be difficult for a first time quilt. What combos of fabric did you use as didnt know that there were other options.
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Originally Posted by M.I.Late
They don't want you using a white back because the white back will show on the front. You could use a white background if the flannel itself was a light color. Since you're a male, I'm guessing you're going to be using darker colors in which case you wouldn't want that white showing and there's no way around that. You really won't like that white coming through the front of a dark quilt. It will be extremely distracting from the overall look. You can use cotton on one side and spend the extra money on a better flannel... Use cotton on one side, flannel on the other all the time for these and it's just fine. Where are you looking for your flannel that they only have the one with the white background?
Jeff
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