Can you use flannel as a quilt backing?

I think that this fabric would hold up well to continued washing and would make a great quilt back. You can find Windham flannel here and here. In conclusion: I love using flannel as a quilt back because it is fuzzy and cuddly but breathes better than Minky since it is made from cotton.

Can you use knit fabric for a quilt?

Stretchy, squishy, yummy, scrummy, wrap me up in a tight-fabric-burrito-cause-they’re-so-soft – knits. Through my experiments and studies, I learned some things that make this substrate an incredibly fun fabric for quilting. So take this journey with me cause knits are wonderfully flexible, so we can be too!

Can you make a quilt with flannel?

Good quality flannel sheets are perfect for quilt backings, and even for cutting up for piecing. Old flannel shirts can be good for piecing, too. Buy extra fabric to allow for shrinkage. Flannel shrinks by about 5%, while quilting cotton shrinks from 1-3%.

Can I use flannel instead of batting?

If you decide to use flannel as batting, I would wash and dry it on high a few times. You don’t want your quilt to shrink because it will if the flannel is not washed. I have not used flannel in a bed quilt but have made table runners and placemats with flannel instead of batting.

Should Flannel be washed before making a quilt?

Should You Wash Flannel Before Sewing? Yes! Flannel is notorious for shrinking and it is necessary to prewash flannel fabric before sewing. Flannel is often sewn together with fabrics that are polyesters, such as minky or fleece and do not shrink.

Can I make a quilt without batting?

Typically, current quilters balk at the idea of not using some type of batting between their quilt top and backing, but making a beautiful summer quilt without batting is a perfectly sensible idea. Even very thin low-loft batting inside a quilt can still be slightly warm.

What can I use instead of batting?

flannel sheet