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Home » flannel
May 14, 2024
Choosing the perfect backing for your quilt - fleece, flannel and minky
Don't let quilting with cozy fabric myths scare you away from using them! This article is your gateway to safe and satisfying quilting using cozy fabrics.
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September 15, 2020
Longarm quilting: working with flannel
The same characteristics that make flannel so carressible can also make it irritating to use when piecing and quilting a flannel quilt.
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May 24, 2016
Tips for using fleece, flannel or nappy knits for backing fabric
Many quilters love to make cuddly quilts using fabric like polar fleece, flannel, or nappy knits like Minky or Shannon fabrics. Each of these fabrics introduces unique properties that may require adjustments to the way you may normally quilt.
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September 12, 2012
Flannel facts and fables
Who can resist the feel of that soft, cuddly fabric against your skin when the temperature starts to dip and the evening chill encourages you to throw the windows open at night?
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