To use batt or not?
#1
I need to make a baby quilt for a friend. I suggested a rag quilt but she doesn't want that as it will be used on the ground outside and stuff could get caught in the fringe. She likes the Yellow Brick Road pattern and wants a lot of denim fabric in it. I think a good cotton instead of flannels for the rest of the fabrics as they don't stretch and shrink as much, and they have so much greater selection of prints. Also, I'm thinking Warm & Natural for the batt, but I don't want it to get too heavy with all the denim fabric. What are your thoughts please?
#2
I personally wouldn't use a batting if the quilt has denim in it. If you pair denim with a similar weight for the other blocks it will be heavy enough. I would just back it with a heavy cotton or broadcloth and machine quilt. Especially if it is going to be used outside alot. Just my thoughts! :D
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I am with one of the other ladies here I have used flannel for batting but you do have to pre wash or it will shrink unless you want that look. If you are makeing a rag quilt out of flannel you do not pre wash the flannel... in fact it is better if you don't.
I use flannel for a thin bat for vets and light weight jackets I do not want real warm or bulk.
I use flannel for a thin bat for vets and light weight jackets I do not want real warm or bulk.
#10
Originally Posted by ConnieF
I am with one of the other ladies here I have used flannel for batting but you do have to pre wash or it will shrink unless you want that look. If you are makeing a rag quilt out of flannel you do not pre wash the flannel... in fact it is better if you don't.
I use flannel for a thin bat for vets and light weight jackets I do not want real warm or bulk.
I use flannel for a thin bat for vets and light weight jackets I do not want real warm or bulk.
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