Can you use cotton with flannel?

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02-05-2015, 04:40 AM

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tropit

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I'm snuggling with a cotton/flannel quilt that I made right now...very cozy, but not heavy. It did get crinkly after washing, but that was what I was after.

~ C

02-05-2015, 06:16 AM

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I had this same question to myself yesterday. I washed up all the flannel I have on had, and was thinking of a baby
quilt pattern I could use. I wanted to use flat cotton for the top but really didn't know how that would go.
thanks for asking the question for those of us who do not know.

02-05-2015, 10:25 AM

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Many of us make the top with cotton and back it with flannel so it should be fine to do the opposite!

02-05-2015, 10:48 AM

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*** flannel is just brushed cotton, so it will work
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02-05-2015, 11:00 AM

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02-05-2015, 11:10 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oklahomamom2

So I have this lady bug thin flannel that I would like to make a quilt with I have white flannel to go on the back but I had a thought today "What if I used white cotton fabric with the flannel?" I know from reading that after you wash the flannel it can shrink so its important to wash it but I have never tried it. I was wondering if anyone has ever used cotton with flannel? or thought about it?

Please understand, flannel is a finish for a fiber. Cotton is a fiber. Most likely your flannel is cotton or at least a cotton blend.

And the answer is yes, you can use smooth cotton with cotton flannel.

02-05-2015, 11:19 AM

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oklahomamom2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by newbee3

flannel is also cotton

I guess I didn't see it as cotton since it doesn't feel like regular fabric cotton.

02-05-2015, 11:22 AM

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oklahomamom2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tropit

I'm snuggling with a cotton/flannel quilt that I made right now...very cozy, but not heavy. It did get crinkly after washing, but that was what I was after.

~ C

Did you use batting with it? or leave it as is?