Old 02-14-2011, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by dakotamaid
Just to add to everyone else's advice. Probably larger blocks or larger pieces to your blocks, take a slightly larger stitch length, use walking foot, and I personally use a slightly larger seam allowance. A larger seam allowance is not strictly necessary but depends on the quality of the flannel.
I would say the larger seam allowance is a good idea--I've resewn a number of seams in my GS quilt because they had frayed out. Since the unhappy earlier experiences, I NOW use 1/2 seams and simple designs with relatively large pieces. I also work with new fabric, unwashed.
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