I am making a baby quilt. The top in pieced out of cotton, the batting is a low loft cotton. I was thinking about using a softer backing, maybe like flannel or fleece, just to make it more snuggly. Has anyone ever does this? Did it work OK? Any other suggestions?
2007-11-17 05:23:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I have made many a baby quilt with flannel backing. I've not had an issue with them not holding up. You might be able to use a premade flannel receiving blanket if that's the right size, but I've always bought yardage of flannel from the quilting store.
I do like using the low loft thin cotton in a baby quilt. It becomes very soft with use and washing unlike the poly type.
If you used fleece just make sure you pin the daylights out of the thing because I can see fleece bunching up. Use a walking foot if you plan on machine quilting fleece. Heck, a walking foot is a good idea on any machine quilting.
Good luck; I'm sure the receiver of your quilt will love it.
2007-11-17 08:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by momma bear 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I pick a really pretty backing of the same cotton weight as I use for the front. Usually something that picks up some of the colors of the front.
I have made some flannel quilts, but they were all cotton flannel, front and back. They never last as long as the regular cotton cloth.
2007-11-17 06:03:34 · answer #2 · answered by Nana Lamb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can use Minke - check it out. It is the softest fabric ever! You can find it in quilt stores under the Minke brand, and a similar product at JoAnn's as "Soft and Comfy" - or something similar. Minke is wider than regular cotton, so don't be surprised by a slightly higher per yard price - I think 56" wide. The best part, you can skip the batting if you want. Works like a charm! Good luck.
2007-11-18 10:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by wisfritz4 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A micro-fleece would work nicely - make sure you ask for a non-pilling fleece so it can be washed a million times and still look nice. Same with flannel. Ask at the fabric store. If they have a non-pilling flannel, that would be my choice.
2007-11-17 05:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by Shelly J 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Fleece works ok. However, if you use calico and wash it a couple of times it becomes really soft and very nice next to skin. Fleece can be a bit warm for a small baby so think before you use it.
2007-11-17 11:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by stitcherkf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I made a baby quilt and used flannel pre-quilted batting...well, I'm guessing the fabric was meant to be used as the actual blanket, but I used it as backing and trimmed it with satin baby blanket trim...It turned out LOVELY!
2007-11-17 05:57:41 · answer #6 · answered by sxctighteyedtam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could use fleece or flannel, and then you may choose not to use batting at all.
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2007-11-17 05:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋