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#21
I use blankets in my wall hangings all the time. One thing I've learned though, is to use blankets that are soft and flexible. I've seen some cheap, cheap blankets that feel like a stiff sheet of woven plastic. I once used a blanket that was loosely woven and once quilted and complete, it don't look smooth so I won't do that again.
But think of how durable a blanket batting would be!!
Peggy
But think of how durable a blanket batting would be!!
Peggy
I messed up once trying to use a "thermal" weave blanket. Decided real quick that was a mistake. But I use sheets, blankets, comforters, even mattress pads if they are good quality material. The real plastic stuff is OUT!
#22
We use blankets all the time at the charity I participate in. We can get them free or cheap at the resale stores. Make sure they are clean and tie them up. We do not "quilt" our quilts, we tie all of them because cost would be out of site with all the quilts we do. Have used many different innards. Polyester material, washed of course, flanned sheets, make nice batting and not too heavy. Yes, we too are into the recycyle mode there.
#24
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I have used flat flannel sheets many times. Just make sure you shrink it first. I like using the sheets when I don't need a "puffy" look. However, it can make your quilt too heavy, so check that.
#26
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Blankets have often been used as battting. But be careful, don't use anything that is scratchy, I have my husbands grandmothers quilt here, it wore from the inside out and was just in shreds. I think the bllanket wore out the cotton on the quilt. I ended up cutting it up last xmas and made stocking for his family.
#29
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By all means, use blankets. I had 3 brothers in WWII and my mother used their blankets as batting for years. Also, there may may be a military surplus store near you where you can sometimes get blankets for $5. Check them out. Should you find some wool blankets, be sure to preshrink them several times. They will be warm and cozy and heavier than regular batting. Should one not be large enough, get some of the tape that seals batting edges together and press the edges together until you can get it quilted. Hope this helps.
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