Can i use flannel instead of batting

I actually used a combination of polyester and cotton batting in the rag quilt I made. It is super warm. I think the people who live in warmer climes prefer the flannel batting. I have always used flannel for the middle layer in my rag quilts I could use up my older flannel sheets or buy gently used ones at the local Goodwill.

As with everything else in quilting, whatever works is the right way. My excuse is basic laziness. If I use flannel I can cut them all the same size, and it gives another layer to rag.

They are still very warm. I did a tied rag quilt a few years back with cotton batting inside. Three layers of flannel will have more 'rag' in the seams. You don't have to be as careful to remember to cut the batting in the smaller size. I use 3 layers of flannel now, have made the quilts with batting in the middle until I figured it wasn't needed I do put the X though even with 3 layers of flannel, am just clipping another quilt tonight.

I have also used homespun and put flannel for the middle layer. I really liked the look of the plaids. Indem Sie weiterhin auf der Website surfen bzw. Mehr erfahren. Bathroom Fixtures. Dining Furniture. Sign In. Join as a Pro. Houzz TV. Houzz Research. Shop Featured Holiday Categories. Home Decor. Holiday Decor. Christmas Trees. Holiday Lighting. Gift Cards. Why flannel instead of cotton batting for a rag quilt? Email Save Comment Sort by: Oldest.

Newest Oldest. Like Save. I know it's an old post from 2 years ago HATE to not know. I'm not quite the opposite of that. And, if so, are there weights of flannel I should look for? Or, is there flannel made just for quilt batting? I'm at a loss here. Any advice given will surely be appreciated!

Tags: None. June 6, , PM. Re: Flannel for Batting I think flannel would work fine. Considering your part of the country, you wouldn't need a heavier batting, if you decided to use the quilt. There are different flannels, but mostly the difference is the quality. The Snuggle flannel from Joann's is thin, kind of loosely woven, shrinks a lot and develops pills.

The stuff from quilt shops is more expensive and has a much better quality. If you are just going to use it as batting, if you decide to get the flannel from Joann's, I would say wash it first and dry it in a warm dryer. It will soften up, shrink, and since it is in the center of the quilt, any pilling wouldn't matter much. I'm not sure if they have solids or not, but it is worth a look. Cremation - My last hope for a smokin' hot body. K - is it KIND? Comment Post Cancel. Re: Flannel for Batting Thank you, Karen!

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