Flannel quilt with wool batting
10-27-2011, 10:44 AM
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So, my hubby is always cold, and I'm thinking of making him a flannel quilt with wool batting. The idea is still sloshing around in my head at the moment, but at the moment I'm thinking of doing something simple, probably a Rail Fence, in 8" blocks with a 6" border.
I've never sewn flannel before, but I've learned here that it shrinks, so I'll wash it as I usually do, and I'll probably use a smaller stitch than my usual 2.5 to prevent fraying and such. I've also never used wool batting, so that will be an adventure. And for the record, I plan to quilt it myself on my DSM.
Any words of advice???
Dorothy
I've never sewn flannel before, but I've learned here that it shrinks, so I'll wash it as I usually do, and I'll probably use a smaller stitch than my usual 2.5 to prevent fraying and such. I've also never used wool batting, so that will be an adventure. And for the record, I plan to quilt it myself on my DSM.
Any words of advice???
Dorothy
10-27-2011, 10:47 AM
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I would heavily starch the flannel before cutting. This stabilizes it so it doesn't stretch and distort with handling.
My method is to "paint" on a 1:1 solution of Sta-Flo and water using a large housepainting brush, toss in dryer, then iron with steam. With this method you can actually do quite intricate piecing because of the stability, but it would help even with larger pieces.
My method is to "paint" on a 1:1 solution of Sta-Flo and water using a large housepainting brush, toss in dryer, then iron with steam. With this method you can actually do quite intricate piecing because of the stability, but it would help even with larger pieces.
10-27-2011, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by totosmom
So, my hubby is always cold, and I'm thinking of making him a flannel quilt with wool batting. The idea is still sloshing around in my head at the moment, but at the moment I'm thinking of doing something simple, probably a Rail Fence, in 8" blocks with a 6" border.
I've never sewn flannel before, but I've learned here that it shrinks, so I'll wash it as I usually do, and I'll probably use a smaller stitch than my usual 2.5 to prevent fraying and such. I've also never used wool batting, so that will be an adventure. And for the record, I plan to quilt it myself on my DSM.
I've never sewn flannel before, but I've learned here that it shrinks, so I'll wash it as I usually do, and I'll probably use a smaller stitch than my usual 2.5 to prevent fraying and such. I've also never used wool batting, so that will be an adventure. And for the record, I plan to quilt it myself on my DSM.
Yes, flannel can shrink THAT much.
And if your husband's constant feeling of coldness is of recent onset (last few years or so), consider sending him to the doctor for a thyroid check. One of the commonest symptoms of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) is constantly feeling chilled.
10-27-2011, 10:57 AM
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I just washed a flannel quilt and I am happy to say I experienced no shrinkage. I always use good quality flannel and quarter inch seams. I backed it with flannel and used flannel for binding. I have not had any problem with these quilts shrinking or puckering. I like the feeling of new, smooth, soft fabric in my quilts until I choose to wash them.
10-27-2011, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by cherylynne
I just washed a flannel quilt and I am happy to say I experienced no shrinkage. I always use good quality flannel and quarter inch seams. I backed it with flannel and used flannel for binding. I have not had any problem with these quilts shrinking or puckering. I like the feeling of new, smooth, soft fabric in my quilts until I choose to wash them.
10-27-2011, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Grandma58
I use QSQ flannel and never have a bit of problem with it, in fact I use it with regular cotton in the same quilt sometimes.
QSQ?
Dorothy
ETA: Oh yeah, quilt shop quality. I'm looking at this line from Thousands of Bolts but as always with online ordering, I'm just not sure of the quality.
http://www.thousandsofbolts.com/inde...oduct_ID=41933
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