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12-12-2009, 11:04 PM
Replies: 27
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Posted By armaynes

To make it easier to work with next time, I...

To make it easier to work with next time, I recommend prewashing and drying flannel *twice*, then heavily starching it before you cut. Starch stabilizes flannel and keeps the edges from stretching...
Forum: Main
12-12-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,834
Posted By armaynes

I didn't think of that. Shoot! Guess I'll have to...

I didn't think of that. Shoot! Guess I'll have to bind it as originally planned. Just was trying to think of different textures to use. Flannel binding will save the separate washing I guess. Thanks...
Forum: Main
12-08-2009, 10:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,834
Posted By armaynes

What is "blocking?" I'm sure I'll hate myself for...

What is "blocking?" I'm sure I'll hate myself for a stupid question, but several people have mentioned it and I'm not sure on the meaning. Is it just squaring up my quilt? Or is there more to it?...
Forum: Main
12-08-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,834
Posted By armaynes

Will do, I'm also curious how much it will...

Will do, I'm also curious how much it will shrink. This is my first time working with flannel and it's been such a PAIN!
Forum: Main
12-08-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,834
Posted By armaynes

It's a poly "satin" ribbon, 1.5 inches wide like...

It's a poly "satin" ribbon, 1.5 inches wide like I would have cut my binding fabric. Thanks for the idea!
Forum: Main
12-05-2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,834
Posted By armaynes

Thanks Guys! Does anyone know of a reason I can't...

Thanks Guys! Does anyone know of a reason I can't wash an unbound quilt? I would think it shouldn't fall apart as long as it's well quilted, right? And quilt it really close to the edges to hold it?...
Forum: Main
12-04-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,834
Posted By armaynes

Does anyone know if there's a way to bind an...

Does anyone know if there's a way to bind an unwashed flannel quilt with satin ribbon? Do I have to wash my quilted, un-bound project BEFORE applying the binding? I'm fairly new to quilting and I...
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