What is a "flimsy"??

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05-18-2012, 01:17 AM

#41

Letty

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Originally Posted by Peckish

I think it's a term that Aussies and/or Brits use for unquilted top. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. They also use the term "wadding" for "batting".

I have never heard that term connected with patchwork and quilting here in the U.K.Flimsy often refers to the bottom copy of a carbon document. or something that is very lightweight

05-18-2012, 02:42 AM

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verushcke

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Flimsy is not a word I've heard of as describing a quilt top here in Australia......batting or wadding yes...

05-18-2012, 11:15 AM

#43

nancia

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can see a quilt top referred to as a flimsy--as in, not as sturdy or "rigid" as a fully quilted 3 layers. i've seen suggestions that voile can be used for quilt backs. that would certainly be more flimsy that a patchwork top. i've moved quite a bit in the u.s. and have only heard the expression on this board. i admit i sometimes refer to my quilt tops as flimsies, and use leaders, but not enders. good idea, tho' as i have a 2" sq. patchwork to do and that would be killing two birds with one stone! reminder, virtual quilting bee this sunday!