Hi Guest, Welcome to the quilting forums, register now —or—

Results 1 to 7 of 7
  1. #1
    estrogen is offline Senior Member
    Block Queen

    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    aiken sc
    Posts
    149
    Post Thanks / Like

    Question Backing for my quilt

    I just finished my quilt top I'm making for my daughter. She wanted something to wrap herself in during the winter while watching TV....do you all think flannel would be a good backing? Any other suggestions?

  2. #2
    Live to Quilt is offline Senior Member
    Applique Angel

    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Kansas City Ks
    Posts
    349
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Re: Backing for my quilt

    Flannel works wonderful as backing to make quilt warm.
    Made my husband cotton on ft warm and natural then flannel. He loves it since he is always cold.

    Jean Anne

  3. #3
    Cathy F's Avatar Cathy F is online now Senior Member
    Missouri Star

    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    Patchogue, Long Island, NY
    Posts
    4,229
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Re: Backing for my quilt

    I back all my personal quilts with flannel as winters here are cold here. I love the soft feel of it. Make sure you buy a quality flannel such as a Moda one and you won't have to worry about shrinkage.

  4. #4
    Vonnie is online now Senior Member
    Missouri Star

    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Posts
    2,920
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Re: Backing for my quilt

    There's always minkee!


    But yes, flannel makes a soft cuddly quilt. Made one for DH this past winter. I also used a very soft batting, think it had "mist" in the name. I agree about using quality flannel. I got some Moda on sale from a quilt shop that was not going to be selling flannel anymore! Got it for 6$ a yard! I also prewash flannel just make sure you either serge the edges or hem it because it frays a lot!.
    Vonnie

  5. #5
    Annav's Avatar Annav is offline Senior Member
    Applique Angel

    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Virginia
    Posts
    390
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Re: Backing for my quilt

    Flannel does make a great backing. I used flannel on my son's quilt with cotton on front, warm and natural batting and flannel on the back. When washed it became the softest quilt ever and he loves it for staying warm.
    My soul is fed with needle and thread, my body with chocolate!

  6. #6
    searchfamilies is offline Senior Member
    Batting Beauty

    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    Northamptonshire England
    Posts
    254
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Re: Backing for my quilt

    I use flannel a lot & have a quilt with the lady who doing the quilting & it will have flannel backing & will be starting a new quilt which again i have flannel for the backing
    I have even used micro fleece & a fleece on a child's one
    Hugs Janice

    Quote Originally Posted by estrogen View Post
    I just finished my quilt top I'm making for my daughter. She wanted something to wrap herself in during the winter while watching TV....do you all think flannel would be a good backing? Any other suggestions?

  7. #7
    estrogen is offline Senior Member
    Block Queen

    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    aiken sc
    Posts
    149
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Re: Backing for my quilt

    thanks everyone I am going to go with the flannel.........I love this forum, I don't post much but love all the tips I pick up from everyone.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •