Sunnie

Can you use regular cotton fabric as a backing on a flannel pieced top?
Would you recommend using a poly batting?

NJ Quilter

I've only done it the other way around (cotton top/flannel back) but what would be the difference? I used W&N but then I use that for everything. Can't see why you couldn't use any batting of your choice. Just wash your flannel as it will probably shrink quite a bit.

PaperPrincess

Don't think it matters with 'mixing' quilting cotton fabric with flannel. Just make sure everything is pre shrunk. Wash, dry and measure the flannel until it stops shrinking. Might take a few wash-dry cycles. the up side is it usually gets thicker & softer. I always use cotton batting.

Sunnie

Thanks, this is the first time I am using flannel and since it is for an auction I don't want to screw it up.

Lori S

By all means you can use regular cotton fabric for a backing with a flannel top. Batting can be what ever you like !

mpspeedy

I do it all the time with Linus quilts. They make such cute kids prints in flannel. I use the poly batting that comes in a ten yard roll 48" wide that I buy at Joanns everytime it is on sale. At any given time I have at least two rolls of it ready to be used.