Can I mix my fabrics.....
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I am making a quilt, the top will be made with LQS good fabric, then on the back, instead of traditional batting and backing fabric.....can I use flannel or fleece? It is hot here in Florida, and I want the person I am making the quilt for..to use it.
I know I have to pre-wash my fabric either way I go. I am just wondering what will happen if I put flannel or fleece on the back, what will happen if when I give it away and the person I gave it to washes it.
I plan on having it quilted...if not FMQing it myself.
Thanks for replys...
Bejay
I know I have to pre-wash my fabric either way I go. I am just wondering what will happen if I put flannel or fleece on the back, what will happen if when I give it away and the person I gave it to washes it.
I plan on having it quilted...if not FMQing it myself.
Thanks for replys...
Bejay
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yes, you can combine fabrics. and fleece or flannel will work fine for the back. Since flannel shrinks a lot, wash it a couple of times before you stitch it all together. Fleece won't shrink, but washing will help get out extra "fuzzies". I happen to think that flannel and fleece are both warmer than regular fabric...have you thought about using a muslin instead of batting with regular fabrics for the front and back - that might be cooler than the flannel or fleece.
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I made a tied fleece quilt using a pieced quilt top and fleece backing. I left the borders unfinished and clipped the borders with the fleece into strips to tie. I didn't have time to baste and quilt the top. It's one of my favorite quilts when I can keep it home. It always finds a place in one of my kid's cars when they leave.
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