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My GGD requested a camo lap quilt so I went on line to fabric.com to order the fabric. Didn't really pay attention to what the search brought up - just assumed that the fabric was the usual used for quilting. NOT! When it arrived I found it is twill weight. Really nice fabric as is the flannel I ordered for the backing. I am really tempted to use it even though it is heavier weight. I am going to appliqué a 30" moose head in the middle of the camo so the front won't be cuddly anyway but the back with the flannel will be. Would you suggest I use it or order more suitable fabric?
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My GGD requested a camo lap quilt so I went on line to fabric.com to order the fabric. Didn't really pay attention to what the search brought up - just assumed that the fabric was the usual used for quilting. NOT! When it arrived I found it is twill weight. Really nice fabric as is the flannel I ordered for the backing. I am really tempted to use it even though it is heavier weight. I am going to appliqué a 30" moose head in the middle of the camo so the front won't be cuddly anyway but the back with the flannel will be. Would you suggest I use it or order more suitable fabric?
Our idea of "suitable quilting cotton" has been sooooooooooo limiting!
Way back when - men's suit material was used a lot in quilts! that is definitely heavier than our "quilting cotton!
So are the jean rag quilts.
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The only thing I would be careful about is that the flannel is much more likely to shrink than the twill. My experience with twill is that it will soften some after being washed but doesn't shrink hardly at all. It should make a great "really" cold weather quilt.
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