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10-04-2015, 05:13 PM

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SusanMarie1956

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Thanks to everyone for their answers! I have a soft flannel already. So I may use it. I was just wondering if there was anything else out there.

Thanks again!

10-04-2015, 05:16 PM

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SusanMarie1956

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Hi Aileen,

for lightweight quilts I use a silk batting. Hobbs... And for something warm in the winter I use bamboo. It really holds in the body heat.

Susan

10-04-2015, 09:51 PM

#13

ckcowl

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For raggy quilts definitely flannel! Fleece and minkie do not fray for raggy quilts. I have backed some regular pieced quilts ( not raggy) with minkie- it is very soft-- just not a good choice for raggies

10-05-2015, 04:53 AM

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SusanMarie1956

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Marley,

I'll have to check out Polar Fleece. JoAnns should have it.

Susan

10-06-2015, 03:39 AM

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Latrinka

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I've made many rag quilts, and usually just use 2 layers of flannel with no batting, but I did make one with flannel for top, minkee for back. I ordered the pre-cut minkee squares, was messy to work with, but came out very nice!

10-06-2015, 04:20 AM

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JustAbitCrazy

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Minky's as soft as soft gets.

10-06-2015, 05:21 AM

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annette1952

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Minkee & fleece are soft but they won't fray for rag quilts. I would only use good quality flannel for the back of rag quilts. Or of course, just cotton.

10-06-2015, 05:49 AM

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Dakota Rose

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dunster

For rag quilts I use 3 layers of flannel, no batting. They're extremely soft and flexible, and there's no need for quilting since all 3 layers are stitched into the seams.

Do you wash your fabric and the flannel before sewing or quilting it. Thanks.

Last edited by Dakota Rose; 10-06-2015 at 05:50 AM. Reason: correct spelling