Honey

I have used flannel a lot for quilts, jammies and nightgowns, backing and batting for things that I really don't have to have batting. Like table runners, wall hangings, etc. But once again, you have to watch the quility. I only get it from my lqs. They have great stuff. Wears forever and gets softer with each washing.

watterstide

i use flannel for alot of baby items,burb clothes,matching blankets..back of baby quilts

mpspeedy

I like to put flannel on the back of lap quilts it keep them from sliding off. I also like to put them on the backs of my Linus quilts. They are so nice and cuddly against the skin.

Quilt Mom

It also keep quilts from sliding off a bed. I try to get my flannels from a lqs, as the quality is different.

littlehud

I think they are great in baby quilts.

kacie

Preemie quilts for the hospital's NICU. Backing for kids' quilts.

jjyocum

I made 2 flanel tops for bunk beds and did the squares that are raw edges. They are the messiest things I have ever had. They fray all over the carpet. Looks like I never vacuum!!!

nursie76

jjyocum - Just noticed we are neighbors, I'm from Muncy. Small world, huh? :D

My first big quilt was entirely of flannel and I just backed a quilt for my husband for Christmas. I just love the way it feels and it is so warm! But, you are right about the quality. The first one had flannel from several places and there is definitely a lot more stretch, etc with the cheaper. My hubby's quilt is backed with flannel from the LQS and is much more stable.

mimisharon

Flannels are great for battings in (quilts for hotter climates) baby quilts that are going to be washed a lot. I use flannel for wheelchair quilts batting. For batting in preemie quilts, bibs, and for purses a lot of time. I use flannel in all my raggy quilts between the layers of cottons or denim.

It's better to zigzag each end and wash and dry in dryer (a couple of times) to shrink it if you are going to use it in anything but the raggy quilts.

All flannel is not the same quality, same as quilting fabrics. Check the weave and weight of it before buying. If it's not a good heavy quality you get more fraying and pilling. I've been there done that.

Daisygirl

I have used flannels to make snuggly quilts for my kids and they love them, but I used a good flaanel (not from Joanne's). They are great for the winter