What can you do with flannel other than rag quilt
#1
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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
#4
I've mostly used flannel for baby items - bibs, burp cloths, changing pad, stuffed toys and for summer babies I just hemmed the edges of a single layer of flannel for a light wrap. Of course you can make really cute applique with contrasting coordinating patterns. I had some mayching solid, check and stripe that I did bunnies and puppies with 3-D floppy ears.
#7
You can:
use it for the back of a lap quilt, the flannel will make it cling
mix it with denim patches or back a denim quilt
make a primitive-style top
use it for raw-edged applique
line a garment for warmth
stitch cozy pillowcases
use it like regular cotton goods in a quilt top
layer for pot holders
make needle books
check with local charities for layette/crib quilt needs
add inside cuffs/collar to a sweatshirt
construct penny rug type table topper
Google "flannel crafts" or "flannel quilt" for lots of inspiration.
use it for the back of a lap quilt, the flannel will make it cling
mix it with denim patches or back a denim quilt
make a primitive-style top
use it for raw-edged applique
line a garment for warmth
stitch cozy pillowcases
use it like regular cotton goods in a quilt top
layer for pot holders
make needle books
check with local charities for layette/crib quilt needs
add inside cuffs/collar to a sweatshirt
construct penny rug type table topper
Google "flannel crafts" or "flannel quilt" for lots of inspiration.
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Oh my gosh I LOVE flannel quilts! You can make lots of quilts with flannel, as long as the patches are simple (as Holice said), or large.
Bonnie Sullivan designs flannel fabrics and quilts, here are a few ideas. I've made the "Plaid About You" (the 9-patch pictured below) quilt 3 times, everybody LOVES that quilt. She has lots of pictures that might inspire you on her website here:
http://allthroughthenight.net/All_qu...current_page=1
(ETA: obviously I like the quilts with dark backgrounds, but she has lighter-colored quilts too)
Bonnie Sullivan designs flannel fabrics and quilts, here are a few ideas. I've made the "Plaid About You" (the 9-patch pictured below) quilt 3 times, everybody LOVES that quilt. She has lots of pictures that might inspire you on her website here:
http://allthroughthenight.net/All_qu...current_page=1
(ETA: obviously I like the quilts with dark backgrounds, but she has lighter-colored quilts too)
Plaid About You
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Starry Night
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Timberline
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