What can you do with flannel other than rag quilt
09-09-2011, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by karensue
Hello
Over time I have bought some better quality flannel from quilt shop, when on sale, and the lighter weight flannel at JoAnn's (of course when on sale).
I have only made one rag quilt - which I loved, but decided Not to give it to DIL because of all the lint you get when you wash it.
Fine for me because I always clean out the dryer vent - she does not. So decided this was not a good type of quilt for her.
Now I don't know what to do with the flannel I still have.
Can you make a quilt with this fabric ?
And if so, is there a better type of block that should be used ?
Thank you for your help and suggestions.
Karen
Over time I have bought some better quality flannel from quilt shop, when on sale, and the lighter weight flannel at JoAnn's (of course when on sale).
I have only made one rag quilt - which I loved, but decided Not to give it to DIL because of all the lint you get when you wash it.
Fine for me because I always clean out the dryer vent - she does not. So decided this was not a good type of quilt for her.
Now I don't know what to do with the flannel I still have.
Can you make a quilt with this fabric ?
And if so, is there a better type of block that should be used ?
Thank you for your help and suggestions.
Karen
09-09-2011, 10:01 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
you can make any kind of quilt with flannel. It's super warm!
Do be sure to prewash it though, it shrinks a TON.
Do be sure to prewash it though, it shrinks a TON.
09-09-2011, 11:02 AM
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I also love flannel quilts. I read somewhere recently that you should wash flannel 3 times to get the full shrinkage. I have not done that so hope the quilts I have already done did not shrink too much. I love the idea of using flannel on the backs too to make the quilt more cozy.
09-09-2011, 11:47 AM
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Here is a quilt I made out of flannel. It was for my FIL. He couldn't see much so I thought that he could at least feel the soft flannel. He passed away about a month after I gave it to him. I gave the quilt to his care giver. She was such a blessing and loved the quilt. So you can make some lovely quilts out of flannel. Just make sure you preshrink it before you start using it.
Father In Law's Quilt
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09-09-2011, 01:07 PM
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You make make any pattern with flannel that you can with cotton and I love flannel. I think there are some really pretty one now days.
Originally Posted by karensue
Hello
Over time I have bought some better quality flannel from quilt shop, when on sale, and the lighter weight flannel at JoAnn's (of course when on sale).
I have only made one rag quilt - which I loved, but decided Not to give it to DIL because of all the lint you get when you wash it.
Fine for me because I always clean out the dryer vent - she does not. So decided this was not a good type of quilt for her.
Now I don't know what to do with the flannel I still have.
Can you make a quilt with this fabric ?
And if so, is there a better type of block that should be used ?
Thank you for your help and suggestions.
Karen
Over time I have bought some better quality flannel from quilt shop, when on sale, and the lighter weight flannel at JoAnn's (of course when on sale).
I have only made one rag quilt - which I loved, but decided Not to give it to DIL because of all the lint you get when you wash it.
Fine for me because I always clean out the dryer vent - she does not. So decided this was not a good type of quilt for her.
Now I don't know what to do with the flannel I still have.
Can you make a quilt with this fabric ?
And if so, is there a better type of block that should be used ?
Thank you for your help and suggestions.
Karen
09-09-2011, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by karensue
Hello
Over time I have bought some better quality flannel from quilt shop, when on sale, and the lighter weight flannel at JoAnn's (of course when on sale).
I have only made one rag quilt - which I loved, but decided Not to give it to DIL because of all the lint you get when you wash it.
Fine for me because I always clean out the dryer vent - she does not. So decided this was not a good type of quilt for her.
Now I don't know what to do with the flannel I still have.
Can you make a quilt with this fabric ?
And if so, is there a better type of block that should be used ?
Thank you for your help and suggestions.
Karen
Over time I have bought some better quality flannel from quilt shop, when on sale, and the lighter weight flannel at JoAnn's (of course when on sale).
I have only made one rag quilt - which I loved, but decided Not to give it to DIL because of all the lint you get when you wash it.
Fine for me because I always clean out the dryer vent - she does not. So decided this was not a good type of quilt for her.
Now I don't know what to do with the flannel I still have.
Can you make a quilt with this fabric ?
And if so, is there a better type of block that should be used ?
Thank you for your help and suggestions.
Karen
09-09-2011, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by karensue
Good ideas, but I don't have babies anymore. youngest grand-daugher is 4 (so can't make the fun things like bibs, etc.).
Karen
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