I recently completed 19 different 24" doll quilts for a charity project using scraps that I had from years of selling flannel bibs. They turn out nice and soft and are surprisingly warm even before batting is added. The ones that I made with disappearing 9 patch turned out really nice as did the alternating 3x5" "bricks" and the bargello with 2" squares. I made a couple with pinwheel blocks but didn't like them as well because some of the flannel I had was a little thinner and the bulky center seams were more pronounced than I like. After fussy cutting nearly 1500 pieces from approximately 3.5" x 5" scraps, I can tell you that I'll probably never make another flannel scrap project again! haha Because flannel frays so easily, be sure that your seams aren't too scant or that the pieces aren't real small. I learned that lesson the hard way.
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Do you sew with a 3/8" seam with flannel?
Originally Posted by SueZQ from MN
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I recently completed 19 different 24" doll quilts for a charity project using scraps that I had from years of selling flannel bibs. They turn out nice and soft and are surprisingly warm even before batting is added. The ones that I made with disappearing 9 patch turned out really nice as did the alternating 3x5" "bricks" and the bargello with 2" squares. I made a couple with pinwheel blocks but didn't like them as well because some of the flannel I had was a little thinner and the bulky center seams were more pronounced than I like. After fussy cutting nearly 1500 pieces from approximately 3.5" x 5" scraps, I can tell you that I'll probably never make another flannel scrap project again! haha Because flannel frays so easily, be sure that your seams aren't too scant or that the pieces aren't real small. I learned that lesson the hard way.
Would you suggest sewing with a 3/8" Seam allowance with flannel? or just shorten the stitch length? due to the extra fraying? Thanks! |
Originally Posted by copycat
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Would you suggest sewing with a 3/8" Seam allowance with flannel? or just shorten the stitch length? due to the extra fraying? Thanks! |
Large block checkerboard quilt is quick and easy. With good contrasting fabrics it can be quite striking.
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i love flannel for backings. Try for larger pieces to keep the softness - but ALWAYS prewash before piecing. I had some JAF stuff that shrunk 2" in the prewash!
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