Question about flannel backing
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Question about flannel backing
I have a cotton crib panel to which I plan to add borders. I am concerned about FMQ w/flannel as backing. Who has experience w/same? Will it stretch? Should I plan to starch it to help hold it in place and then wash before giving as a gift? I have already washed both the panel and the flannel to get rid of shrinkage and the flannel is super soft. I won't be FMQ for several days and would really like some feedback before I get started.
This quilt will be for a special baby and I want the quilt to be as special. Thanks.
This quilt will be for a special baby and I want the quilt to be as special. Thanks.
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Flannel does have a bit more movement than regular quilting cotton. Starching is a good first step. How are going to baste? I think probably 505 spray baste would be helpful to keep everything from moving. Maybe someone else has some experience with flannel that was thread or pin basted.
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I often put flannel backs on my quilts even my King sized ones as this is what my family likes. I haven't had much trouble quilting flannel. I pin it well but do not spray baste. Some flannel does stretch more than others but if you have already washed it, you should be fine. I frequently use flannel sheets for my backing and they haven't given me difficulty either. I just need to make sure that the backing is well pinned and wrinkle free before beginning.
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I use flannel more often than any thing else for quilt backings, I treat it just like any other cotton fabric- it quilts up beautifully- and does not stretch any more than any other cotton fabric once it's been pre-washed so the weave is tightened up some. I do not generally starch my flannel unless I am cutting it into squares/shapes and find it to be difficult (but generally a new blade takes care of that)
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