Backing & Batting for String Quilts
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Backing & Batting for String Quilts
I piece my string blocks on muslin. On the only quilt I've finished I used fleece for the backing with no batting and loved how it turned out. I have several UFO string tops to finish up.
I have a great piece of flannel that will match up to one of my tops for backing, but I'm wondering if the flannel alone will be enough like the fleece was. I usually use Warm & Natural batting but that will make this quilt way too heavy.
What have you used when quilting a string quilt for backing and/or batting?
I have a great piece of flannel that will match up to one of my tops for backing, but I'm wondering if the flannel alone will be enough like the fleece was. I usually use Warm & Natural batting but that will make this quilt way too heavy.
What have you used when quilting a string quilt for backing and/or batting?
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I've used a thin batting and I've also used a low-loft batting, depending on the look I wanted. For the backs I usually use a coordinating solid cotton, but if I were making one for a child I would probably use a kids print or flannel. I'm currently making my first project using fleece for the backing and I did put a thin batting in there too.
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