My grandma made flannel quilts for us kids ! We loved them ! She always stocked good quality shirts flannel . My dad had long arms and long waist . She made all his shirts . Mine was aqua blues white n green . Big squares 4 patch with all plaid saching. Mountain Mist reg batt and flannel back . The backing kept it from sliding off the sheets .She just quilt in the ditch on her Singer treadle dad converted to electric . Great straight stitch. I believe she did 3/8 seams . Regular quilt binding . Very warm and washable .
I love your grandma! LOL! She is a smart lady! I didn't even think about the batting helping with the slipping of the fabric. So smart! That has helped with my decision. Thank you for much for this. You have inspired me!
Our charity group sews flannel to fleece (wrong sides together and leave a space to turn it. No quilting or tieing necessary. These are requested by a military retirement facility.
I just want to thank you so much for this video! My family and I stopped at The Vermont Flannel Co 2 years ago and I grabbed multiple bags of square-ish scraps by the pound (cheaper than the quilt in a box). I tried to start a quilt when I got home but my perfectionist tendencies working with fraying and squares of various sizes and angles drove me mad and everything went into boxes until today. I’m a novice sewer at best, but I want to learn so badly. Today I searched Google for tips and tricks for fraying flannel and quilting scraps and stumbled upon this video. Now I’m at my sewing machine looking at the 4-piece squares I’ve made thanks to you and this video. My girls will be so happy to finally get their quilts. I can’t wait to finish so I can use your other videos to “hold my hand” while I finish my husband’s late grandmother’s quilts. Thank you!
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this! Making RUclips videos can be daunting sometimes (much like your bag of flannel scraps!), and this comment helps me more than you know! I am in a video-making rut right now. I have ideas, but no motivation to record, edit, etc. You helped me, too! THANK YOU! This motivated me to get record some videos today. You just never know who you are going to touch. Thank you a million times for sharing! Let me know if you need addition help. Flannels can be tricky and can get wonky, but remember it is part of the charm of flannel patchwork. I am sure your daughters will love them! 🥰❤️🥰
Love the scrappiness of this quilt. I would back it with a flannel sheet (no batting) and do a hand stitch with a pearl cotton for the quilting. Your stitches could be longer so that you really see them. So prim looking. Actually you could do multiple colors of pearl cotton for the quilting. TFS 😊
I love this idea! It is a great combination of tying, machine quilting, and hand quilting. I haven't done a big stitch quilt stitch in a long time. I may have to try it on a sample, first to see how it needles and how much I like it. I am going to try. it though! Thank you so much!
That was such satisfying watch and so informative. Thank you, I'd skip the batting and back with a flannel/ cotton sheet and the tie rather than quilt to give it that homely cottage feel. Perfect for those winter evenings
Thank you! It is so soft. I can see myself sitting by the fire snuggled up with this. I love the idea of a sheet! In fact, I bought a heavy flannel sheet yesterday at a thrift shop that I think I am going to use on the back. I think it will be perfect! Someone here in the comments mentioned that a batting would help with it slipping as I tied it, but I am still thinking about how heavy is it going to be. Is heavy a bad thing? I am not sure! So many decisions! These are the types of decisions that are satisfying to make. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! I think it is going to be a wonderfully cozy quilt. I bought a heavy flannel sheet at a thrift store yesterday. I love the idea of using it on the back. I am still unsure about the batting, but I love your suggestion! ❤️❤️❤️
I added a light batting then used flannel to back it. I then machine quilted the top diagonally across all the squares. Finally I used a flannel binding. It’s almost like a weighted blanket!
Hi Kris. The quilt is beautiful, so homey and cozy. I would put a piece of flannel (something that compliments the front) on the back and tie the quilt with yarn. I know you'll enjoy it.
Hi Vangie! I love your ideas! I bought a flannel sheet for the backing yesterday. I love the idea of tying it, too, although I am considering using big stitch quilting and doing it by hand. So much ideas in this thread! Thank you so much!
Bamboo batting, med density quilting and a longer Stitch length will help keep it from getting wonky during the quilting. I find 9 stitches to the inch works well with flannel top and bottom on my machine. Test it with a small quilt sandwich before you start the big project. The biggest trick to flannel is being super conscious of the Grain Lines. I have made over 30 flannel quilt, top and bottom, they can be tricky, but they are warm and cozy and they wear like iron, some have been on our beds for 40 years and still look great. PS. Always wash in cold water.
This looks so warm and comforting! I would totally put flannel on the back and put batting inside so I had the ultimate fuzzy warm blanket for those cold winter days
I think so, too! I just bought a flannel sheet at a thrift shop yesterday to use on the back. Now to figure out if I am going to tie it or quilt it. Hmmmm....
I made some for Christmas for my grandsons. I used a cuddle type fabric for the backing & left the batting out. I quilted them on my longarm & they quilted up beautifully. I cut the backing large enought to wrap around the front for the binding. You''re right there is a lot of clean up with the flannel!!
That's a great idea! My friend, who is also my long armer, said she would love to quilt it, but I am thinking I may try tying this. I am still not 100% sure, though. I did buy a thick flannel sheet at a thrift shop yesterday. I may use that as a backing for it. If I do tie it and don't like it, I can always quilt it afterwards. So many decisions. LOL! Thanks so suggestion! I like the idea of the backing coming to the front on this one, too!
I got two Quilts in a Box at the beginning of COVID and ended up with seven plaids. I got another thread-dyed plaid from my local quilt store and had one from my Mum's stash which I inherited so I did nine patches and sashed it with blue flannel. I did a pieced border with the plaids then had it quilted with a longarm quilter using an 80C/20P batt and the same blue flannel for the backing. My sister loves it! A wool batting would make yours even warmer!
Oh, I LOVE the idea of a wool batting! That's a great idea! My friend, who happens to be my long armer, really would love to quilt it, but I am not sure. I am thinking about quilting it myself or tying it. I did buy a flannel sheet yesterday for the backing. Hmmm. So many options. Thank you for sharing your experience and how you finished yours. It gives me great ides for the rest of the flannel and for the finishing on it. ❤️❤️❤️
I just had an idea, using pearl cotton in white or silver, use a grid pattern. Then instead of hand tying I would hand stitch a six point elongated star using two long stitches oriented north and south and then two shorter stitches that cross in an “x” pattern over the long axis. It would probably work best with the stitches ending in the center where they meet. You can make any size that you want, you can use various sizes. I just think it would look so pretty on those blue plaids.
I found one of these at one of my guilds free tables two months ago and scooped it up, so far have made 2 nice size lap quilts from it and still have blocks left over.
Wow! That is awesome! I can see how someone may not want to work with the flannels since they are not all uniform in size. It makes sense they were on a free table. Honestly, it intimidated me at first, too. I am glad I figured out a work-around. Isn't the fabric amazing? I love how soft it is! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this!
I made a flannel quilt for my grandson and I put very light batting and then for the backing I used cotton and then I tied it. Your quilt turned out so cute. I love flannel. I live in a cold climate in the winter and they feel so warm and comfy. I also made a queen size for my bed and hand tied it.
I'll bet that queen size quilt is amazing on a cold night! I love the idea of tying it. I may try it. I did buy a flannel sheet yesterday for the backing. So many decisions! Thank you for sharing your ideas! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Kris. Heavy, that’s for sure. I made a similar flannel quilt years ago, but it was a raged edge one. You’re def not OCD! I’m averse to striped fabric but use them for binding! Great demo. Xx🇦🇺
Thank you! No OCD for me, but definitely for my husband! He came in while I was making it and I could see his eye twitching. Finally he said, "Aren't you going to make them straight?" LOL! I really just didn't mind it but can understand why it would bother people. I love the raw-edge quilts but have only made one with homespun fabrics. I am going to have to try it in flannel. Thank you!
I just happened to bump into your tutorial❤. I’m very happy because I also have a box of Vermont flannel but I’ve used some for another quilt so my total left is 391 pcs. And I was going nuts how I was going to sew the pieces together. You had 6 patterns, my box came with only 4 patterns. I’m short 9 pieces to make one like yours. I have to search through my fabrics to see what I can use to complete 400 pcs. Because it’s heavy, I will use a flannel backing. I think using batting will make it too heavy. Thank you for this tutorial.
So glad you like this and it has helped you! I really wish I wouldn't have given my leftover squares away now. I would have happily mailed them to you. I wonder if you contacted them if they would send you nine squares. It may be work asking. They are a great company. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing! ❤️
I would use a prewashed flannel sheet for back with no batting, sew right sides together, flip, sew around edge then tie the quilt or stitch baste at intervals.
Oh Kris it looks so snuggly and warm 🥰 Who is going to care about ‘wonky’ blocks when they are snuggled under it 🤷♀️ (if they do they can sit in the cold 🤣🤣) Lucky you 👍👍🇬🇧
LOVE IT! It turned out GREAT!💛 What about backing it with dark double gauze without binding it? and then tie it with a yarn that matched all....✅ Since it's already heavy -batting would be too much? If you bind it maybe consider binding it with flannel to keep it soft?💛
Love these ideas, too! I still haven't used double gauze. Do you think the stretch of the flannel would be okay with double gauze? Why am I so nervous to use double gauze? LOL!
Denim for the backing and tie it for a picnic or camping quilt. Use a batting for a camping quilt but no batting for picnic. My mother and I have made many of these for family members and they are truly favorites.
Love this idea! I may have to make a picnic blanket with the leftover fabrics using this idea. I love it! I did already purchase a flannel sheet for the back, which I am excited to try, but I love the idea of a denim backing. Thank you!
Thank-you! So beautiful! Depending on how cold your winters are, natural cotton or wool batting may suffice and flannel backing material. Buttons would add a personalized touch, I would stitch in the ditch. Thank-you for your beautiful concept utilizing a lovely gift from a friend. 😊
Thank you! You are so sweet! I love the idea of buttons, but with a pup, I think she would chew them off. LOL! I may add buttons in the future when she is older. Thank you for this idea! A few other people mentioned wool batting! I love it! It would just add to the coziness of this quilt, I think. Thank you so much for your wonderful suggestions!
I'd use a thin cotton sheet as batting, and then quality quilter cotton on the back; I'm mostly think of strong stabilization of the top layer without adding weight. That's my 2.5 cents (inflation and all, lol). Thanks for asking, Kris!
LOL! 2.5 cents--I love it! Inflation is even killing out ideas! 😂 I like the idea of using a flannel sheet as a batting. Oh boy, the more I read and respond to comments, the more my wheels are turning. I am rich! 😀 Thank you for this great idea, too! What to do, what to do....
That made a very manly quilt top. I love cotton plaid flannel. If you bat this quilt, it may be too heavy. I would use outing flannel (a very heavy cotton flannel) on the back and stitch in the ditch quilt the two layers together. I made a nine patch flannel quilt over 40 years ago. The to was made out of flannel scraps, I used flannel on the back; and, I used a wool blanket for batting. That made a very heavy quilt; but, to quote my son, "It's the warmest quilt in the house." I made that quilt in less than 48 hours; because, the nappy flannels and wool locked together (it was easy to machine quilt).
You are the second or third person to say to use a wool batting! I think I am convinced! Okay--I am going to try it! I was thinking it would be too heavy, but honestly, can a quilt be too heavy? I mean, wouldn't it make even better? I love this idea! I want my sons to say it is the warmest quilt in the house, too, when they are home (both are adults now). Thank you!
@@SewtheDistance It is!! Not sure if they still do it, but I was there and purchased a bag of "scraps" from the cutting room. All odd shaped,but big enough to recut into usable pieces. I have one of their flannel sweatshirts also! ❤❤❤
@@TheSnowowl58 Oh, that would be fun to work with! I love that! I love these clothes, too! I will have to check out their flannel sweatshirts. Sounds so cozy!
LOL I ordered a box of the flannel squares after seeing your video last year. Now I'm getting ready to do the piecing so I'm reviewing your vid again. That was one of my questions: how did you finish the quilt? Light weight material batting with flannel backing?? I'm not going to make one as big as yours. Thank you 😊
First, YAY! So glad you are making one! Next, for your questions. Eeek. I am embarrassed to say I haven't finished this quilt yet. Sigh. I intend to, however! My plan to finish it is to tie it, actually. I know it isn't as popular as it used to be, but I think it will really match the vibe of the quilt. As for batting, I am planning to use a poly blend, simply because of the of weight for the top. As for the backing, I purchased a flannel sheet to use as backing. I hope this helps! I wish I could say I finished it. Sigh. So many quilts, so little time!
Great ideas! Thank you! I just ordered a roll of batting, and this quilt is on the list to finish. Love this idea. Thank you for watching and for sharing. 🥰
I love that flannel look. I am not that big and things get heavy for me quickly so I would probably not put batting on it and just back it with a flannel sheet and cheat a bit and instead of tying it I would stitch in the ditch for about half inch here and there. You can get so many great things in America. I have never seen anything like it here and if I did it would have come from America and costs twice the price by the time it gets here!! You could make a blanket for the dog with the left overs. She seems to like it. 😀
Thank you! Daisy will probably be snuggled up with this quilt a lot this winter, that's for sure. I wish you could get these things! P.S. I still need to respond to your email--so sorry! I will! I promise. 😊
I made a flannel quilt out of good Quality material. I did put a batting center and a piece of flannel backing. It is very very warm. I also machine quilted it. But I feel tiring it is a very good Option
I’ve been looking forward to this video! Love this quilt. Fabulous job. As for backing/batting, I would think about it’s intended use. Will it be a bed quilt or a big throw? I would think a throw would require more laundering, and it’s already heavy. At first I liked someone’s idea of double gauze, but seaming together 2 ultra raveling fabrics would put me over the edge. I think it’s time to take a lesson from one of your old quilts: use a sheet!
Great ideas! I think you are right about the double gauze. I am nervous about it, too. I did find an old sheet at a thrift shop, so I think I am going to use it. I have so many project to work on! LOL! Thank.you, as always! ❤️
I would put thin batting in your quilt with a cotton back. Not sure about the quilting - I would probably stitch in the ditch, but it would be great tied too.
Great ideas! I did buy a flannel sheet yesterday for backing. I am still deciding on the batting and finishing, but I love your ideas! So may options and decisions! LOL!
Great idea!! I love it! I may just do something like that with the extra squares. Thank you! As for this quilt top, I did just buy a flannel sheet for the backing at a thrift shop yesterday and I think I am going to use that to back it, but I LOVE the flannel PJs idea! Thank you!
I don’t have a part two video on this, and as of today, I haven’t finished it yet. Hopefully it will be finished on 2023! I’ll probably have it longarmed.
Kris, Did you use an 80/20 needle? Also, my Olfa rotary cutter has a pinking blade. What do you think about using it when squaring up the 4 patch to cut down on the fraying?
I did use a 80/20 needles, but a friend said i should have used a denim needle. I think it was more important to shorten the stitch length to reduce the potential fraying over the years. I do like the idea of using a pinking blade, but I am not a fan of my pinking blade because it doesn't cut very well. I should probably try buying a new one. I think pinking the edges would really help. I made flannel quilts for family many years ago and they fell apart eventually because of frying. Pinking the edges would definitely help with this. Thank you for the great idea!
My nephew likes to be warm, but he also likes a satiny feel against his body so it's not too hot. I'm thinking of using satin backed flannel and putting the satin back on the outside with the flannel inside, which I think will eliminate the need for any batting. Has anyone ever tried something like this? Am I crazy????
Thank you! The bobbin duster is a makeup brush that I bought at the Dollar Tree a few years ago. I think they came in sets of three. Great little tool for cleaning out your machine. I also use pipe cleaners a lot, but make sure you turn off and unplug your machine first. Don't want to get zapped from the metal in them! 😀
Great question! If you prewashed the quilt top pieces, I would prewash the batting as well. If you didn't, I wouldn't. The main concern is making sure if all shrinks as evenly as possible. Hope this helps! Thank you for watching!
@@SewtheDistance definitely helps a lot!! Thanks so much!!! It’s my first time working with flannel. When using flannel for backing, should I do 4” extra on all sides then 2” extra on all sides of the batting under my quilt top? I made a lap quilt and I want to try to FMQ myself with a stencil & chalk. I’m super nervous. My last quilt was squares and I have visible crooked lines all over the back of the quilt. You can tell from the front. I could have hid my mistakes better if I used a coordinating thread in my bobbin!! Duh!!!
Yay! So happy this helped! I would make it bigger, just because of the stretch of flannels. They are tricky to work with, as you have experienced. As for quilting, have you thought about making the quilting lines crooked on purpose? I like doing this because it all looks intentional. I would be a bit nervous about using a stencil because the flannel may shift some. Straight line (or crooked curve lines) may help. Just some ideas. I hope it helped! If you want to see an example of this, email me and I'll send a picture of what I am talking about. My email is sewthedistance@gmail.com. My machine has a serpentine stitch on it. It works beautifully if I am concerned about that.
Sure! My husband designed and built it for me. One of my very first videos is him building it. I have a part 2 of filling it. Warning: these were very early in my RUclips career--please excuse the quality and the annoying music. Here are the links: Part 1: ruclips.net/video/3hk9d9jzWsA/видео.html Part 2: ruclips.net/video/J8sQiNnx0X0/видео.html
Oh no! I would contact the company. I believe the description even says you will get six different ones. Sounds like a mistake on their part. I am so sorry!
Here's a link to the Vermont Flannel Company's Quilt in a Box: www.vermontflannel.com/quilt-in-a-box-diy-quilt-kit/
Thank you so much for the info.. can't wait to order and i believe this will be a fun challenge. 😊😊😊🎉
My grandma made flannel quilts for us kids ! We loved them ! She always stocked good quality shirts flannel . My dad had long arms and long waist . She made all his shirts . Mine was aqua blues white n green . Big squares 4 patch with all plaid saching. Mountain Mist reg batt and flannel back . The backing kept it from sliding off the sheets .She just quilt in the ditch on her Singer treadle dad converted to electric . Great straight stitch. I believe she did 3/8 seams . Regular quilt binding . Very warm and washable .
ps she didn't prewash the fabric. Sizing helps construction . Yes it's messy 🤣
I love your grandma! LOL! She is a smart lady! I didn't even think about the batting helping with the slipping of the fabric. So smart! That has helped with my decision. Thank you for much for this. You have inspired me!
So smart! Love it! Thank you!
Definitely tie it. Since it's heavy, I'd use a navy or hunter green sheet to back it.
Ohhh! Great idea. Would you do a batting? Flannel sheet? Thank you!
@@SewtheDistance Flannel back. Not sure about batting. Depends on the weight. Ya gotta be able to wash it.
Our charity group sews flannel to fleece (wrong sides together and leave a space to turn it. No quilting or tieing necessary. These are requested by a military retirement facility.
I just want to thank you so much for this video! My family and I stopped at The Vermont Flannel Co 2 years ago and I grabbed multiple bags of square-ish scraps by the pound (cheaper than the quilt in a box). I tried to start a quilt when I got home but my perfectionist tendencies working with fraying and squares of various sizes and angles drove me mad and everything went into boxes until today. I’m a novice sewer at best, but I want to learn so badly. Today I searched Google for tips and tricks for fraying flannel and quilting scraps and stumbled upon this video. Now I’m at my sewing machine looking at the 4-piece squares I’ve made thanks to you and this video. My girls will be so happy to finally get their quilts. I can’t wait to finish so I can use your other videos to “hold my hand” while I finish my husband’s late grandmother’s quilts. Thank you!
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this! Making RUclips videos can be daunting sometimes (much like your bag of flannel scraps!), and this comment helps me more than you know! I am in a video-making rut right now. I have ideas, but no motivation to record, edit, etc. You helped me, too! THANK YOU! This motivated me to get record some videos today. You just never know who you are going to touch. Thank you a million times for sharing! Let me know if you need addition help. Flannels can be tricky and can get wonky, but remember it is part of the charm of flannel patchwork. I am sure your daughters will love them! 🥰❤️🥰
Love the scrappiness of this quilt. I would back it with a flannel sheet (no batting) and do a hand stitch with a pearl cotton for the quilting. Your stitches could be longer so that you really see them. So prim looking. Actually you could do multiple colors of pearl cotton for the quilting. TFS 😊
A 'big stitch' with pearl cotton sounds wonderful!
I love this idea! It is a great combination of tying, machine quilting, and hand quilting. I haven't done a big stitch quilt stitch in a long time. I may have to try it on a sample, first to see how it needles and how much I like it. I am going to try. it though! Thank you so much!
Isn't that a great idea? I love all these suggestions!
That was such satisfying watch and so informative. Thank you, I'd skip the batting and back with a flannel/ cotton sheet and the tie rather than quilt to give it that homely cottage feel. Perfect for those winter evenings
Thank you! It is so soft. I can see myself sitting by the fire snuggled up with this. I love the idea of a sheet! In fact, I bought a heavy flannel sheet yesterday at a thrift shop that I think I am going to use on the back. I think it will be perfect! Someone here in the comments mentioned that a batting would help with it slipping as I tied it, but I am still thinking about how heavy is it going to be. Is heavy a bad thing? I am not sure! So many decisions! These are the types of decisions that are satisfying to make. ❤️❤️❤️
Love the flannel quilt top! I would leave off the batting and us a good quality Navy blue cotton sheet for the backing!❤️
Thank you! I think it is going to be a wonderfully cozy quilt. I bought a heavy flannel sheet at a thrift store yesterday. I love the idea of using it on the back. I am still unsure about the batting, but I love your suggestion! ❤️❤️❤️
I added a light batting then used flannel to back it. I then machine quilted the top diagonally across all the squares. Finally I used a flannel binding. It’s almost like a weighted blanket!
Ohhhh! LOVE this! Thank you!
Hi Kris. The quilt is beautiful, so homey and cozy. I would put a piece of flannel (something that compliments the front) on the back and tie the quilt with yarn. I know you'll enjoy it.
Hi Vangie! I love your ideas! I bought a flannel sheet for the backing yesterday. I love the idea of tying it, too, although I am considering using big stitch quilting and doing it by hand. So much ideas in this thread! Thank you so much!
Bamboo batting, med density quilting and a longer Stitch length will help keep it from getting wonky during the quilting. I find 9 stitches to the inch works well with flannel top and bottom on my machine. Test it with a small quilt sandwich before you start the big project. The biggest trick to flannel is being super conscious of the Grain Lines. I have made over 30 flannel quilt, top and bottom, they can be tricky, but they are warm and cozy and they wear like iron, some have been on our beds for 40 years and still look great. PS. Always wash in cold water.
Thank you so much for these tips! So helpful!
Hi Kris, This quilt turned out beautifully. I think you will be so happy to snuggle up with this one. ❤️❤️❤️ Have a wonderful week, 🥰 Chris
Thank you! You too!
This looks so warm and comforting! I would totally put flannel on the back and put batting inside so I had the ultimate fuzzy warm blanket for those cold winter days
Thank you! I still haven't finished this one! I need to do it soon--the snow will be starting any minute now! ❤️
I bet that quilt will be so cozy for winter! Love it! Those jumbo clips would be so helpful!
I think so, too! I just bought a flannel sheet at a thrift shop yesterday to use on the back. Now to figure out if I am going to tie it or quilt it. Hmmmm....
I made some for Christmas for my grandsons. I used a cuddle type fabric for the backing & left the batting out. I quilted them on my longarm & they quilted up beautifully. I cut the backing large enought to wrap around the front for the binding. You''re right there is a lot of clean up with the flannel!!
That's a great idea! My friend, who is also my long armer, said she would love to quilt it, but I am thinking I may try tying this. I am still not 100% sure, though. I did buy a thick flannel sheet at a thrift shop yesterday. I may use that as a backing for it. If I do tie it and don't like it, I can always quilt it afterwards. So many decisions. LOL! Thanks so suggestion! I like the idea of the backing coming to the front on this one, too!
@@SewtheDistance I think tying would be great too.
I got two Quilts in a Box at the beginning of COVID and ended up with seven plaids. I got another thread-dyed plaid from my local quilt store and had one from my Mum's stash which I inherited so I did nine patches and sashed it with blue flannel. I did a pieced border with the plaids then had it quilted with a longarm quilter using an 80C/20P batt and the same blue flannel for the backing. My sister loves it! A wool batting would make yours even warmer!
Oh, I LOVE the idea of a wool batting! That's a great idea! My friend, who happens to be my long armer, really would love to quilt it, but I am not sure. I am thinking about quilting it myself or tying it. I did buy a flannel sheet yesterday for the backing. Hmmm. So many options. Thank you for sharing your experience and how you finished yours. It gives me great ides for the rest of the flannel and for the finishing on it. ❤️❤️❤️
Would love to see your final product!!!!!
I just had an idea, using pearl cotton in white or silver, use a grid pattern. Then instead of hand tying I would hand stitch a six point elongated star using two long stitches oriented north and south and then two shorter stitches that cross in an “x” pattern over the long axis. It would probably work best with the stitches ending in the center where they meet. You can make any size that you want, you can use various sizes. I just think it would look so pretty on those blue plaids.
Great idea! I love it! I am still not sure how I am finishing this one, but I love the suggestion! Thank you!
I found one of these at one of my guilds free tables two months ago and scooped it up, so far have made 2 nice size lap quilts from it and still have blocks left over.
Wow! That is awesome! I can see how someone may not want to work with the flannels since they are not all uniform in size. It makes sense they were on a free table. Honestly, it intimidated me at first, too. I am glad I figured out a work-around. Isn't the fabric amazing? I love how soft it is! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this!
It will definitely be a quilt everyone will reach for this winter when the snow is softly falling down. It turned out great Kris.💚
I completely agree! I think it will be a family favorite for everyone, too, including the dog. LOL!
I made a flannel quilt for my grandson and I put very light batting and then for the backing I used cotton and then I tied it. Your quilt turned out so cute. I love flannel. I live in a cold climate in the winter and they feel so warm and comfy. I also made a queen size for my bed and hand tied it.
I'll bet that queen size quilt is amazing on a cold night! I love the idea of tying it. I may try it. I did buy a flannel sheet yesterday for the backing. So many decisions! Thank you for sharing your ideas! ❤️❤️❤️
I love this quilt! What a great idea for charity quilts if made into smaller quilts! It’s beautiful 😍
It really is! Great idea! Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Kris. Heavy, that’s for sure. I made a similar flannel quilt years ago, but it was a raged edge one. You’re def not OCD! I’m averse to striped fabric but use them for binding! Great demo. Xx🇦🇺
Thank you! No OCD for me, but definitely for my husband! He came in while I was making it and I could see his eye twitching. Finally he said, "Aren't you going to make them straight?" LOL! I really just didn't mind it but can understand why it would bother people. I love the raw-edge quilts but have only made one with homespun fabrics. I am going to have to try it in flannel. Thank you!
I just happened to bump into your tutorial❤. I’m very happy because I also have a box of Vermont flannel but I’ve used some for another quilt so my total left is 391 pcs. And I was going nuts how I was going to sew the pieces together. You had 6 patterns, my box came with only 4 patterns. I’m short 9 pieces to make one like yours. I have to search through my fabrics to see what I can use to complete 400 pcs. Because it’s heavy, I will use a flannel backing. I think using batting will make it too heavy. Thank you for this tutorial.
So glad you like this and it has helped you! I really wish I wouldn't have given my leftover squares away now. I would have happily mailed them to you. I wonder if you contacted them if they would send you nine squares. It may be work asking. They are a great company. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing! ❤️
I would tie this quilt because it has an old old quilt look to it. I have used batting in flannel quilts and it makes the quilt very heavy.
Great idea, Judy! Thank you! I haven't finished it yet, but it is on my list. ❤️❤️❤️
Good tips on working with flannel😊
Thank you! So happy it is helpful!
I would use a prewashed flannel sheet for back with no batting, sew right sides together, flip, sew around edge then tie the quilt or stitch baste at intervals.
I like the idea of using a finishing it this way. Hmmm. So much to think about! Thank you so much for your suggestions!
Oh Kris it looks so snuggly and warm 🥰 Who is going to care about ‘wonky’ blocks when they are snuggled under it 🤷♀️ (if they do they can sit in the cold 🤣🤣) Lucky you 👍👍🇬🇧
I love the way you think! LOL! Thank you so much!
LOVE IT! It turned out GREAT!💛
What about backing it with dark double gauze
without binding it? and then tie it with a yarn that matched all....✅
Since it's already heavy -batting would be too much? If you bind it
maybe consider binding it with flannel to keep it soft?💛
Love these ideas, too! I still haven't used double gauze. Do you think the stretch of the flannel would be okay with double gauze? Why am I so nervous to use double gauze? LOL!
@@SewtheDistance Don't be nervous!!! GO FOR IT!🎊
Denim for the backing and tie it for a picnic or camping quilt. Use a batting for a camping quilt but no batting for picnic.
My mother and I have made many of these for family members and they are truly favorites.
Love this idea! I may have to make a picnic blanket with the leftover fabrics using this idea. I love it! I did already purchase a flannel sheet for the back, which I am excited to try, but I love the idea of a denim backing. Thank you!
Yes! So smart! Especially if you cut up worn out jeans for the backing. Love this idea!
No batting, flannel backing and big stitch quilting. Just love it! Want to see it finished. Do you need my address to send it to me? Lol!
lol, I'ma fight ya for it!
Such great ideas! Sure! Give me your address! Warning: I may get "lost in the mail". 😀😀😀😀
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Great tips for sewing with flannel...very helpful. Lovely quilt. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕
Thank you! i am so happy you found it helpful! ❤️❤️❤️
Great tips about working on flannel.
Glad it was helpful!
Love that quilt !!!’n
Thank you! It was a fun one!
Thank-you! So beautiful! Depending on how cold your winters are, natural cotton or wool batting may suffice and flannel backing material. Buttons would add a personalized touch, I would stitch in the ditch. Thank-you for your beautiful concept utilizing a lovely gift from a friend. 😊
Thank you! You are so sweet! I love the idea of buttons, but with a pup, I think she would chew them off. LOL! I may add buttons in the future when she is older. Thank you for this idea! A few other people mentioned wool batting! I love it! It would just add to the coziness of this quilt, I think. Thank you so much for your wonderful suggestions!
Love this idea! Thanks for the info!
You are so welcome! Glad it is helpful. ❤️
Looks good x well done x can't wait to see it complete x
Thanks so much 😊
I would meke rag quilt, backed with a solid flannel. So warm and cuddly.
Oh, I could make a rag quilt with the leftover squares. Good idea! Thank you!
I would tie it to continue the rustic look.
Thank you! I think. you are right!
I'd use a thin cotton sheet as batting, and then quality quilter cotton on the back; I'm mostly think of strong stabilization of the top layer without adding weight. That's my 2.5 cents (inflation and all, lol). Thanks for asking, Kris!
LOL! 2.5 cents--I love it! Inflation is even killing out ideas! 😂 I like the idea of using a flannel sheet as a batting. Oh boy, the more I read and respond to comments, the more my wheels are turning. I am rich! 😀 Thank you for this great idea, too! What to do, what to do....
That made a very manly quilt top. I love cotton plaid flannel. If you bat this quilt, it may be too heavy. I would use outing flannel (a very heavy cotton flannel) on the back and stitch in the ditch quilt the two layers together.
I made a nine patch flannel quilt over 40 years ago. The to was made out of flannel scraps, I used flannel on the back; and, I used a wool blanket for batting. That made a very heavy quilt; but, to quote my son, "It's the warmest quilt in the house." I made that quilt in less than 48 hours; because, the nappy flannels and wool locked together (it was easy to machine quilt).
My grandma did that Too! Used dad's old navy blanket ! Kept me n hubby warm in our first drafty apartment .
You are the second or third person to say to use a wool batting! I think I am convinced! Okay--I am going to try it! I was thinking it would be too heavy, but honestly, can a quilt be too heavy? I mean, wouldn't it make even better? I love this idea! I want my sons to say it is the warmest quilt in the house, too, when they are home (both are adults now). Thank you!
@@SewtheDistance Unlike polyester wool breaths and helps regulate the temp ! Wish I had a source it's not as bulky as a blanket !
@@annettegraff8323 I didn't even think of that! Thank you!
very cool!!! Thanks Kris!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS !!
Thank you! I do, too! I still need to finish this top. 😬😬😬
Flannel backing no batting. You could stitch in the ditch for your quilting.
Great idea! I still haven't finished it. This may be the way I do it. Thank you!
I love their flannel!!
It is amazing, isn't it? SO SOFT!
@@SewtheDistance It is!! Not sure if they still do it, but I was there and purchased a bag of "scraps" from the cutting room. All odd shaped,but big enough to recut into usable pieces.
I have one of their flannel sweatshirts also! ❤❤❤
@@TheSnowowl58 Oh, that would be fun to work with! I love that! I love these clothes, too! I will have to check out their flannel sweatshirts. Sounds so cozy!
@@SewtheDistance they are!!! 😍❤
Super cute quilt!
Thank you! 😊
LOL I ordered a box of the flannel squares after seeing your video last year. Now I'm getting ready to do the piecing so I'm reviewing your vid again. That was one of my questions: how did you finish the quilt? Light weight material batting with flannel backing?? I'm not going to make one as big as yours. Thank you 😊
First, YAY! So glad you are making one! Next, for your questions. Eeek. I am embarrassed to say I haven't finished this quilt yet. Sigh. I intend to, however! My plan to finish it is to tie it, actually. I know it isn't as popular as it used to be, but I think it will really match the vibe of the quilt. As for batting, I am planning to use a poly blend, simply because of the of weight for the top. As for the backing, I purchased a flannel sheet to use as backing. I hope this helps! I wish I could say I finished it. Sigh. So many quilts, so little time!
@@SewtheDistance I read some of the suggestions too. I'm going to get a flannel sheet for sure. And decide on batting when I get there. Thank you 😊
I have all the stuff to finish it. I just have to do it. LOL! You are so welcome! ❤️
Flannel back no batting, straight line quilting with longer stitch length about 6 inches apart. That's what I would do.
Great ideas! I have so much to think about! I did buy a flannel sheet yesterday as the backing. Now to make the other decisions! Thank you so much!
It is lovely, but since there is so much pattern I think the quilting should be subtle. Maybe hand tied will add to the rustic appeal.
Good idea! I still need to finish this. 😬 Thanks for the ideas!
I would get a poly batting and sheet to put on it and either tie or criss cross quilt it
Great ideas! Thank you! I just ordered a roll of batting, and this quilt is on the list to finish. Love this idea. Thank you for watching and for sharing. 🥰
I love that flannel look. I am not that big and things get heavy for me quickly so I would probably not put batting on it and just back it with a flannel sheet and cheat a bit and instead of tying it I would stitch in the ditch for about half inch here and there. You can get so many great things in America. I have never seen anything like it here and if I did it would have come from America and costs twice the price by the time it gets here!! You could make a blanket for the dog with the left overs. She seems to like it. 😀
Thank you! Daisy will probably be snuggled up with this quilt a lot this winter, that's for sure. I wish you could get these things! P.S. I still need to respond to your email--so sorry! I will! I promise. 😊
@@SewtheDistance There's no rush. We have heaps of time. Whenever you get the chance is fine by me. 😊 Any month will do. haha
Thank you
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
This is beautiful! Have you washed it yet? Curious how much it shrinks 🤔
I haven't! I actually haven't even finished it yet. 😬 I will let you know. I am sure it will shrink some.
I made a flannel quilt out of good Quality material. I did put a batting center and a piece of flannel backing. It is very very warm. I also machine quilted it. But I feel tiring it is a very good Option
Thank you! I am still thinking about the finishing. I really want to quilt it, but I also want to tie it. LOL! Decisions, decisions!
I’ve been looking forward to this video! Love this quilt. Fabulous job. As for backing/batting, I would think about it’s intended use. Will it be a bed quilt or a big throw? I would think a throw would require more laundering, and it’s already heavy. At first I liked someone’s idea of double gauze, but seaming together 2 ultra raveling fabrics would put me over the edge. I think it’s time to take a lesson from one of your old quilts: use a sheet!
Great ideas! I think you are right about the double gauze. I am nervous about it, too. I did find an old sheet at a thrift shop, so I think I am going to use it. I have so many project to work on! LOL! Thank.you, as always! ❤️
Hola I am waching your new video I like them a lot flenul love it 😆🤗🇵🇷
Thank you! So happy you are enjoying them. ❤️
I would put thin batting in your quilt with a cotton back. Not sure about the quilting - I would probably stitch in the ditch, but it would be great tied too.
Great ideas! I did buy a flannel sheet yesterday for backing. I am still deciding on the batting and finishing, but I love your ideas! So may options and decisions! LOL!
Wow, well done!!! What about sewing a light cotton background and make a pajamas pants for you and another for hubby? 😄
Great idea!! I love it! I may just do something like that with the extra squares. Thank you! As for this quilt top, I did just buy a flannel sheet for the backing at a thrift shop yesterday and I think I am going to use that to back it, but I LOVE the flannel PJs idea! Thank you!
The uneven plaids add charm. How did you wind up finishing the quilt....backing & quilting?
Isn’t it neat? I haven’t finished it yet. 😬 I need to!
Hi Kris!
Hi Kathleen! ❤️
Please let me know how you finished the quilt. Do you have a part 2 to this video?
I don’t have a part two video on this, and as of today, I haven’t finished it yet. Hopefully it will be finished on 2023! I’ll probably have it longarmed.
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Thank you!
Kris, Did you use an 80/20 needle? Also, my Olfa rotary cutter has a pinking blade. What do you think about using it when squaring up the 4 patch to cut down on the fraying?
I did use a 80/20 needles, but a friend said i should have used a denim needle. I think it was more important to shorten the stitch length to reduce the potential fraying over the years. I do like the idea of using a pinking blade, but I am not a fan of my pinking blade because it doesn't cut very well. I should probably try buying a new one. I think pinking the edges would really help. I made flannel quilts for family many years ago and they fell apart eventually because of frying. Pinking the edges would definitely help with this. Thank you for the great idea!
My nephew likes to be warm, but he also likes a satiny feel against his body so it's not too hot. I'm thinking of using satin backed flannel and putting the satin back on the outside with the flannel inside, which I think will eliminate the need for any batting. Has anyone ever tried something like this? Am I crazy????
OHHHH! I love that idea! I don't think you are crazy at all! Great idea! ❤️
Is there a video of this quilt being finished?? Or a pic?.
Eeek. Great question! Unfortunately, this one is still unfinished! Hopefully soon! Sorry!
Fun fabrics. Love your white bobbin duster. Where did you get it?
Thank you! The bobbin duster is a makeup brush that I bought at the Dollar Tree a few years ago. I think they came in sets of three. Great little tool for cleaning out your machine. I also use pipe cleaners a lot, but make sure you turn off and unplug your machine first. Don't want to get zapped from the metal in them! 😀
Do I have to Pre-wash flannel backing??? My quilt top is all cotton.
Great question! If you prewashed the quilt top pieces, I would prewash the batting as well. If you didn't, I wouldn't. The main concern is making sure if all shrinks as evenly as possible. Hope this helps! Thank you for watching!
@@SewtheDistance definitely helps a lot!! Thanks so much!!! It’s my first time working with flannel. When using flannel for backing, should I do 4” extra on all sides then 2” extra on all sides of the batting under my quilt top? I made a lap quilt and I want to try to FMQ myself with a stencil & chalk. I’m super nervous. My last quilt was squares and I have visible crooked lines all over the back of the quilt. You can tell from the front. I could have hid my mistakes better if I used a coordinating thread in my bobbin!! Duh!!!
Yay! So happy this helped! I would make it bigger, just because of the stretch of flannels. They are tricky to work with, as you have experienced. As for quilting, have you thought about making the quilting lines crooked on purpose? I like doing this because it all looks intentional. I would be a bit nervous about using a stencil because the flannel may shift some. Straight line (or crooked curve lines) may help. Just some ideas. I hope it helped! If you want to see an example of this, email me and I'll send a picture of what I am talking about. My email is sewthedistance@gmail.com. My machine has a serpentine stitch on it. It works beautifully if I am concerned about that.
May I ask where you got the white cabinet that holds your thread? Thanks
Sure! My husband designed and built it for me. One of my very first videos is him building it. I have a part 2 of filling it. Warning: these were very early in my RUclips career--please excuse the quality and the annoying music. Here are the links: Part 1: ruclips.net/video/3hk9d9jzWsA/видео.html Part 2: ruclips.net/video/J8sQiNnx0X0/видео.html
Unfortunately, he didn't write up the instructions, but you can get the idea from the videos.
I would not put a batt in the middle and put fleece on the back. This looks like it should be a tied quilt
Ohhhhh! I didn't even think about fleece! This is a great idea, too! Thank you!
I only got 4 different patterns
Oh no! I would contact the company. I believe the description even says you will get six different ones. Sounds like a mistake on their part. I am so sorry!
Make yr dog a quilt!🐕👍
She currently as about ten quilts, but I am sure she will snuggle up with me and this quilt this winter. 😀