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Posted by Roberta on October 23, 2009, 6:56 am
I wouldn't want to embroider on flannel, but then I've never tried! So
if it appeals, make a sample and see how you like it. Just be sure to
wash the flannel first, really hot to get over the shrinkage. You can
certainly combine (prewashed!) flannel with regular quilting cottons.
But since the flannel is softer, they will probably wear differently.
Especially if you don't quilt very heavily, as you probably won't for
this type of quilt. But not to worry, if this becomes the baby's
lovey blanket, it likely won't be in any condition to pass on to
posterity anyway!
My personal preference would be all regular cotton on top, with
flannel on the back. But PLEASE suit yourself!
Roberta in D
On Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:59:48 -0400, "M Enneking"
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>I would like some opinions to help me get started on a baby quilt. I plan to
>use my embroidery machine to do some baby animal designs, and use them as
>the centers of blocks. I am wondering what type of fabric I should use to do
>the embroidered squares. Should it be the same weight as the other fabrics
>in the quilt, or heavier? Would it be OK to use woven cotton for the
>embroidery, and flannel for the rest, or should I use flannel for the whole
>project? Or should I stay away from flannel and use traditional fabrics?
>Thanks for helping me get started on this project.
>Linda
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>use my embroidery machine to do some baby animal designs, and use them as
>the centers of blocks. I am wondering what type of fabric I should use to do
>the embroidered squares. Should it be the same weight as the other fabrics
>in the quilt, or heavier? Would it be OK to use woven cotton for the
>embroidery, and flannel for the rest, or should I use flannel for the whole
>project? Or should I stay away from flannel and use traditional fabrics?
>Thanks for helping me get started on this project.
>Linda