the best flannel?

I used the Moda Marble flannel to back a baby quilt & I loved it.

Merrystitch

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

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
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I used the Moda Marble flannel to back a baby quilt & I loved it.

Merrystitch

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
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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

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

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!

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

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

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
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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

From: Marcella Tracy Peek

I also make a ton of receiving blankets from flannel ......

One of the things I brought back from Lizard Land is a stack of all the
SMDGD's receiving blankets that DD doesn't want to keep anymore. She was gonna
send them off to the Goodwill and I had a hissy fit!!! I am going to make my
one and only GrandBaby a nice, soft quilt out of those wonderful flannel
receiving blankets!
One thing I noticed, even the less expensive ones -- those bought for the
design and not the quality -- are all nice and soft and lots more tightly woven
than when first purchased! they should all make up nicely. I am thinking I
might make a play mat instead of a regular quilt. It's not often really cold
enough in Lizard Land to actually need a *flannel* quilt :-))! CiaoMeow ^;;^
..


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