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Old 02-14-2021, 03:07 PM
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I have never backed a cotton quilt top with flannel, and I am wondering do you still use batting. it seems like I should.
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Old 02-14-2021, 03:34 PM
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That's what I do. I love your Picasso line. I've used it when people won't take a no to mending something I'm not interest in doing. Gets the job done and leaves them smiling even though they got a no. , My personal mantra is if they ask I say no..... if I offer that's a yes. Picasso is smoooother!
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Sheltie'smam, thank you, i wiill use batting, Thanks I am the same way about mending, I don't like it and people have no idea!
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I did--made for my son and DIL who actually sleep on sunporch (it's heated but still chilly) and they love it.
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When I made one I used a low-loft poly batting so it wasn't as stiff. I also hand-tied the quilt (not my fav but worked with the quilt). On a different quilt I used a lightweight fleece and that worked without batting.
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Old 02-15-2021, 04:16 AM
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I use flannel with batting all the time. I personally LOVE flannel backing.
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Old 02-15-2021, 01:08 PM
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I just sandwiched a flannel top, batting and flannel back. Should be a cozy quilt!
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Old 02-15-2021, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by sewingsuz View Post
Sheltie'smam, thank you, i wiill use batting, Thanks I am the same way about mending, I don't like it and people have no idea!
If I want a summer weight quilt I just use the flannel and if I want it a little heavier I use batting with it.
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Thank you everyone!
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I love to back quilts with flannel and I do use batting. The kids love the softer fabric but want the fullness with the batting.
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