Flannel quilt with wool batting
10-27-2011, 11:58 AM
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OH!!! that will be a wonderful, fluffy, cozy quilt!
the quilt on my bed is flannel with a wool batt.
I LOVE WOOL BATTS! they are lightweight, wonderful to stitch- and flannel with wool batting washes/drys up to such a wonderful soft, fluffy, cozy quilt! i wash mine probably a bit more often than it needs- just because i love pullin it out of the dryer- and hugging it!
it is my hubby's favorite quilt too....even over the mariners compass i made for him :)
the quilt on my bed is flannel with a wool batt.
I LOVE WOOL BATTS! they are lightweight, wonderful to stitch- and flannel with wool batting washes/drys up to such a wonderful soft, fluffy, cozy quilt! i wash mine probably a bit more often than it needs- just because i love pullin it out of the dryer- and hugging it!
it is my hubby's favorite quilt too....even over the mariners compass i made for him :)
10-27-2011, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cherylynne
I just washed a flannel quilt and I am happy to say I experienced no shrinkage. I always use good quality flannel and quarter inch seams. I backed it with flannel and used flannel for binding. I have not had any problem with these quilts shrinking or puckering. I like the feeling of new, smooth, soft fabric in my quilts until I choose to wash them.
10-27-2011, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MsEithne
One of the commonest symptoms of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) is constantly feeling chilled.
I'm one that hasn't noticed much shrinking with flannels, but I purchase Moda flannels. Didn't like the quality of Joann flannels - they were still on the bolt and had already pilled!
10-27-2011, 01:33 PM
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I made a flannel (top and back) quilt with wool batting for my hubby for exactly the same reason. I did prewash the flannel material. It went together easily and quilted easily. It keeps him warm and cozy, but it's sort of heavy.
10-27-2011, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by clem55
Originally Posted by cherylynne
I just washed a flannel quilt and I am happy to say I experienced no shrinkage. I always use good quality flannel and quarter inch seams. I backed it with flannel and used flannel for binding. I have not had any problem with these quilts shrinking or puckering. I like the feeling of new, smooth, soft fabric in my quilts until I choose to wash them.
10-28-2011, 04:29 PM
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I personally would not use it if it were not one of the better brands, Moda, Hoffman etc. I would not buy an off brand on line, but that is my personal preference.
QSQ?
Dorothy
ETA: Oh yeah, quilt shop quality. I'm looking at this line from Thousands of Bolts but as always with online ordering, I'm just not sure of the quality.
http://www.thousandsofbolts.com/inde...oduct_ID=41933
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Originally Posted by totosmom
Originally Posted by Grandma58
I use QSQ flannel and never have a bit of problem with it, in fact I use it with regular cotton in the same quilt sometimes.
QSQ?
Dorothy
ETA: Oh yeah, quilt shop quality. I'm looking at this line from Thousands of Bolts but as always with online ordering, I'm just not sure of the quality.
http://www.thousandsofbolts.com/inde...oduct_ID=41933
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10-29-2011, 03:03 AM
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Perhaps I am wrong, but I have always been told to increase the stitch length when working with flannel. In saying that I really don't know why...maybe because it stretches/ distorts when sewing?? I just bump mine up to 3.0 from 2.5.
10-29-2011, 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Just-Lee
Perhaps I am wrong, but I have always been told to increase the stitch length when working with flannel. In saying that I really don't know why...maybe because it stretches/ distorts when sewing?? I just bump mine up to 3.0 from 2.5.
I think I see another post in my future.
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