Sweeterthanwine

Has anyone out there ever used flannel fabric for the backing on a quilt? If you do, is it necessary to use batting? Seems to be the flannel would be warm enough to use in the spring and fall but not perhaps winter. Thanks for your input.

Stitchnripper

I just finished a baby quilt with flannel as backing. I used warm and natural batting, but I made a completely flannel baby quilt with flannel as the batting. I guess what I'm saying is, it is up to you! Be sure and wash and dry the flannel at least twice because it shrinks and sheds quite a bit.

mrspete

That is a personal preference. I don't like heavy hot blankets.......so I use flannel without backing or batting.

blessings, Ruth

QuiltQtrs

I prefer a light cotton batting or 80%cotton/20%poly with flannel backing.
Guess I figure a quilt isn't a quilt without some sort of batting.

lalaland

I make a lot of kid's quilts with cotton on the front and flannel on the back, no batting. They are easier for the kids to carry around and cuddle because there's less bulk.

stewyscrewy

I quilt with flannel and/or fleece and it quilts up very nice. I also have quited with/wihtout batting and it depends on how heavey you want your quilt.

np3

You can do it both ways, but my personal preference is "with" batting. That is what makes it a quilt to me.

CarrieAnne

I have used it too, but I always use batting since I am in Wisconsin!

amma

I decide whether or not to use batting depending on where the recipient lives and how warm a quilt they might want. :D:D:D

mom-6

I have even used just seersucker or flannel for top and bottom with no batting for summer/early fall babies.

Right now I'm working on two with pieced tops and fleece backing, no batting.

It all depends on how warm you need it to be and how thick you want it.