Was wondering if anyone uses fleece or flannel?
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Was wondering if anyone uses fleece or flannel?
I am making tablerunners and was wondering if anyone has used fleece or flannel instead of batting in them, and if they were happy with the results. I buy batting when it is on sale. Thought maybe the fleece or flannel would work as well..............Thank you for your help ! Michele
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I use craft fleece in runners, placemats and wall hangings and it works fine. With a 40% off coupon I buy several yards of white or ecru and it's much cheaper. You also might find it in the clearance bin, especially as we get closer to the holidays. I have laundered them with no problems too.
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I use fleece all the time...I find that the end result is a little more stable right from the start and also after washing. I buy mine at Joann's and with the 40% coupon it's really reasonable...I'm thinking about $3.00 a yard and it's 72 wide (I think). I don't use it in place of insulbrite or cotton in hotpad type things.
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I love using flannel in table runners, table cloths and placemats. I think the batting makes them too thick and they don't lay flat or drape well. The flannel gives them just a little body. I just use Joanns snuggle flannel and it works great. I wash and dry it to shrink it first.
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Lori do you have one that you did with poly felt? How has it done in the wash? (How many times have you washed it? I was worried it might fall apart and clump up inside.
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