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I used the Moda Marble flannel to back a baby quilt & I loved it.
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the best flannel?
When we were enjoying the vendors at a quilt show, I laid my hand on a
flannel quilt and was so surprised at the feel of it. It had a wonderful, soft, comforting response. Apparently, flannel has come a long way in the past few years. I've made several hundred, at least, receiving blankets from flannel. They have a brief, hard life and the mamas have used them to pieces. If, however, I were going to make a quilt from flannel (hoping it would last a little longer) I would want the advantage of starting with the best flannel. The choices are overwhelming. Have you found a line you love or hate? Please share your adventures with me. Polly |
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What about after the new Daddy helped with the laundry and after baby did
all the things babies do to quilts? Polly "merrystitch" wrote in message ... I used the Moda Marble flannel to back a baby quilt & I loved it. Merrystitch |
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Sorry, Polly, I can't answer that question. For one, I can't see daddy
helping with the laundry--not with 3 teen-age daughters as well. And I don't think they have been using it much as it seemed to have warmed up considerably after he was born on March 17. I used the Kelly green marble to back it cause their name is Kelly & how much more Irish can you get than to be Irish Catholic & born on St. Paddy's Day!! But I washed it twice before giving to them, if that counts & it looked great. Merrystitch "Polly Esther" wrote in message hlink.net... What about after the new Daddy helped with the laundry and after baby did all the things babies do to quilts? Polly "merrystitch" wrote in message ... I used the Moda Marble flannel to back a baby quilt & I loved it. Merrystitch |
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Polly Esther wrote:
When we were enjoying the vendors at a quilt show, I laid my hand on a flannel quilt and was so surprised at the feel of it. It had a wonderful, soft, comforting response. Apparently, flannel has come a long way in the past few years. I've made several hundred, at least, receiving blankets from flannel. They have a brief, hard life and the mamas have used them to pieces. If, however, I were going to make a quilt from flannel (hoping it would last a little longer) I would want the advantage of starting with the best flannel. The choices are overwhelming. Have you found a line you love or hate? Please share your adventures with me. Polly I have found that price doesn't always guarantee that soft feel. Even within the same brand it differs, I can't buy flannel without touching it ;-). The thickness varies greatly also, so it's best to fondle the fabric. The finished quilts are a joy in which to snuggle! -- Bonnie, the Quilt Lady NJ |
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Ummm, that's what I was afraid of. I won't be able to do the touching before
buying and was hoping that some fabric manufacturer had an excellent record with flannel. Polly "Bonnie" wrote I have found that price doesn't always guarantee that soft feel. Even within the same brand it differs, I can't buy flannel without touching it ;-). The thickness varies greatly also, so it's best to fondle the fabric. The finished quilts are a joy in which to snuggle! |
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In article k.net,
"Polly Esther" wrote: When we were enjoying the vendors at a quilt show, I laid my hand on a flannel quilt and was so surprised at the feel of it. It had a wonderful, soft, comforting response. Apparently, flannel has come a long way in the past few years. I've made several hundred, at least, receiving blankets from flannel. They have a brief, hard life and the mamas have used them to pieces. If, however, I were going to make a quilt from flannel (hoping it would last a little longer) I would want the advantage of starting with the best flannel. The choices are overwhelming. Have you found a line you love or hate? Please share your adventures with me. Polly I also make a ton of receiving blankets from flannel. I really notice the difference in flannel from the quilt shops v. Joanns (Please, no flames, just my observation...I'm not telling anyone to shop anywhere!) I really like the ones made by Benartex, Moda and P&B. Also, I pre-wash my flannels before cutting and sewing with them and I notice that they are even thicker and fluffier after washing - fluffs up all those brushed fibers. So, something that feels good on the bolt feels even better after washing once. marcella |
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Hi Jan,
I've noticed that even the flannel from my favorite LQS has varied softness and thickness, so that doesn't help. I know it's a better quality fabric but I still have to rely on touch. Bonnie, the Quilt Lady NJ |
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This may not be helpful, but I have used flannel sheets from Lands End as
backing, and the trimmings have ended up in scrappy quilts. Lovely quality and clearly built to last. One expects a bit more from sheets. Not as wide a color/design selection as yardage though. Roberta in D "Polly Esther" wrote in message hlink.net... When we were enjoying the vendors at a quilt show, I laid my hand on a flannel quilt and was so surprised at the feel of it. It had a wonderful, soft, comforting response. Apparently, flannel has come a long way in the past few years. I've made several hundred, at least, receiving blankets from flannel. They have a brief, hard life and the mamas have used them to pieces. If, however, I were going to make a quilt from flannel (hoping it would last a little longer) I would want the advantage of starting with the best flannel. The choices are overwhelming. Have you found a line you love or hate? Please share your adventures with me. Polly |
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