Just made my first flannel rag quilt with moda & JoAnn flannel and it laundered by the cleaners and it pilled terribly. I just read this that may help with pilling:
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- 1 Wash flannel sheets in 1 cup of white vinegar instead of laundry detergent. This can help reduce pilling and prevent future pilling.
- 2 Add 1/2 cup of vinegar added to the rinse cycle or in a plasticizer ball to prevent pills from forming.
- 3 Cut pills off manually, either with scissors or a safety razor. Stretch the sheet over a smooth, round surface and snip pills off or shave them. This will remove pills, but can be time consuming. Follow with regular vinegar rinses when washed to prevent pills from re-forming.
I'd try this at home, but my quilt is kingsize.
Buy quality, 100 percent cotton flannel that feels smooth to the touch and has a minimum weight of 4 oz. per square yard. Avoid flannel that looks or feels thin or rough, or that contains polyester or other synthetic fibers. Launder your sheets gently, avoiding high heat and excess agitation or tumbling.
Hope this helps someone.
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