Using flannel instead of batting
#23
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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I got some flannel to use as batting for a summer quilt and did prewash it. I was amazed at how much it shrunk. I had to go buy almost as much again as I did the first time. I am now on the 3rd washing for all of it and am hoping it will be the last. I measured it after the second washing so I can see how much shrinkage there is. So definitely prewash!!!
#24
This is what I think I need... as I was throwing the covers off me AGAIN last night for about the 5th time I thought: Hmmmm, I need to make a summer quilt... wonder what to use for batting!?! SO glad KR asked this question! So many great answers!
#25
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Long Island
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I use lightwt fleece, it's nice and thin and is great for a summer/winter quilt. it get's bitter here on the island in the winter, and one layer is fine, as is the same for summer with air conditioning.
#27
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I made one summer weight quilt and used Thermore for the batting. It is a thin, even thickness polyester batt, with no poufiness to it. Polyester is lightweight compared to cotton, and this batt is thin and has an even thickness to it just like cotton batts do. I understand it's also great for handquilting. Just another option for a summer weight quilt.
#28
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Thank you, QBers, for all your gracious comments, especially the heads up about how much flannel shrinks! Sure would not have thought it to be so drastic!!
I've used QD Request on two quilts that I hand quilted, one of which is my avatar, and it was quite nice, but I didn't want to go to that extra expense for this project.
I sandwiched the quilt yesterday and ended up using Hobbs 100% cotton batting since I had it on hand. However, I'd like to try a smaller quilt using flannel to get an idea of how it handles....sounds very nice for babies.
Many thanks again....have a wonderful quilty day!
I've used QD Request on two quilts that I hand quilted, one of which is my avatar, and it was quite nice, but I didn't want to go to that extra expense for this project.
I sandwiched the quilt yesterday and ended up using Hobbs 100% cotton batting since I had it on hand. However, I'd like to try a smaller quilt using flannel to get an idea of how it handles....sounds very nice for babies.
Many thanks again....have a wonderful quilty day!
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