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    Old 09-10-2011, 04:11 PM
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    Can I use it for quilting backs like flannel?
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    Old 09-10-2011, 04:15 PM
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    Now I'm not too sure if you would want to use it like flannel. I would think that felt would break down much faster than flannel. I could be wrong! Let's see what others have to say.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 04:16 PM
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    I wouldn't do it. That's just me.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 04:18 PM
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    I don't think I'd use felt. Have you tried washing it?
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    Old 09-10-2011, 04:18 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
    I wouldn't do it. That's just me.
    I wouldn't either.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 04:19 PM
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    No, I wouldn't. Felt can pill up to, so I would stay away from it!
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    Old 09-10-2011, 04:23 PM
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    No, I haven't washed it yet. Guess I better just sell it because it will just take up space. Hmmm. Thanks.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 04:24 PM
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    Is it wool or poly felt? Craft felt or better than that? It probably wouldn't work for quilt backs as the others have said, but it might be fine for the backs of coasters or other small items that don't need a lot of washing.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 04:25 PM
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    Felt doesn't hold together through washing as well as a woven product.
    One neat thing though is you an cut out shapes and the edges won't fray. What kind of felt is it?
    Felted wool is used to make a ton of neat things. Just go to the Etsy web site and type "felted wool" in the search and you will see a lot of great ideas.
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    make some microwave rice bags
    for those acky joints
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