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    Gayle8675309's Avatar Gayle8675309 is offline Senior Member
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    Default Quilting with flannel...do you like it?

    I'm planning on making a John Deere quilt for my DH and I am thinking about making it with flannel. Is flannel easy to use/quilt with?

    Anyone's experiences would be appreciated! Thanks!

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    Default Re: Quilting with flannel...do you like it?

    I've made all flannel baby quilts and used flannel quite often as backing. I haven't had any issues with it, but always prewash my flannel because of shrinkage. I've only hand quilted the ones I've made, machine quilting might be a bit different.
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    Default Re: Quilting with flannel...do you like it?

    I LOVE flannel! I didn't find it much different to work with , and it makes such a SOFT lovely quilt.
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    Default Re: Quilting with flannel...do you like it?

    I have used flannel front and back on a baby quilt and had no problems, and yes prewashing is a must.
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    Default Re: Quilting with flannel...do you like it?

    Love a good quality flannel. And, do prewash. I've machine quilted it before, no problems there for me at all.

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    Default Re: Quilting with flannel...do you like it?

    I love to use flannel for backing, it's easy to work with and it's warm. I sometimes use it for batting.
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    Default Re: Quilting with flannel...do you like it?

    So....to add to this discussion......can you press and starch flannel just like cotton fabric, as in setting the seams? Will the seams lie flat?

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    Default Re: Quilting with flannel...do you like it?

    Quote Originally Posted by SuzyQue View Post
    So....to add to this discussion......can you press and starch flannel just like cotton fabric, as in setting the seams? Will the seams lie flat?
    I press the flannel and the seams lie flat. I Don't starch so I can't help with that.
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    Default Re: Quilting with flannel...do you like it?

    I see that they have pink John Deere flannel! I think it'd be fine for quilting. Nice and soft!

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    Default Re: Quilting with flannel...do you like it?

    All my quilts were made with flannel for the longest time (lots of babies and cold weather!) and I LOVE to sew with it.

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