Flannel for Backing
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It is a personal preference as to whether you use batting or not. I have done both. I like the feel with batting, but I can't sleep with them beause they are too hot. I do wash and dry because of shrinkage.
#12
Thanks to all of you for your input. I have now made up my mind on what to use on a quilt I am starting. It is for my son and he is "hot blooded". So the flannel backing will be just fine. Thanks again. (PS - I'm a newbie so any suggestions are appreciated)
#13
I love flannel. I make quilts to keep warm - toasty warm. And to me, there is nuthin' better than flannel. I put it on lots of baby quilts too. Sometimes, I piece baby quilts from flannels too. I like batting for warmth and would consider a thin batting a waste. I love the stuff.
#17
I use flannel most (90%) of the time for the backing of my quilts. However if the images on the flannel are screen printed they may not wear/wash well and leave things scratchy. I usually go with lightly printed or solid-like colors. I add batting for winter quilts and just flannel for everyday use.
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