Flannel for batting?
#11
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Worst case scenario ... you make a 2nd quilt for added warmth.
Now that isn't such a bad thing to have to do either!
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I use warm and natural for most of my quilts. However that being said. I would use poly batt with a flannel backing. The quilt would still be light weight but very cuddly and warm with that flannel on the back . Sorry to hear she has to go thru chemo treatments
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My experience has been that the one single layer certainly did not "weigh" the quilt down.
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Yes, I think a layer of flanenel would suffice for batting . I was told at a quilt shop that when you chose the flannel, check to see if it is double nap, as this means it is a heavier weight flannel and better quality. I also like the idea of using another flannel for the backing...so your SD will be warm.
#19
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The quilt I have on my lap right now is made from the backs of used flannel shirts and has a flannel backing. For the life of me, I can't remember what I put inside it but it is a perfect weight and size. Not heavy at all. I tied it as tied quilts or hand quilted quilts are softer than machine quilted, just my opinion.
#20
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I've used flannel quite a bit for batting. However, it does need to be preshrunk...so wash several times before using it as a batt. Quilter's Dream has a nice poly if you decide to go that route.
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