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Flannel quilting fabric here centers on the Mirage Tonals Flannel line — soft brushed tonals in shades from Aloe Green to Plum Purple — plus Sweetwater Ridge Flannel. There are 53 flannel options from $12.96, in yardage and fat quarter samplers.
Flannel is quilting cotton with the heat turned up — the same piecing, but brushed soft for winter quilts, baby quilts, and the coziest backings. Tonal flannels like the Mirage line give you that comfort in blender form, in a full run of shades.
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Yes — flannel shrinks more than regular quilting cotton, sometimes noticeably, so wash and dry it before cutting and buy about 10 to 15 percent extra yardage to cover the loss.
It's a little stretchier and sheds more lint. A slightly larger seam allowance, a walking foot, and a fresh needle keep it well behaved — and clean your machine afterward.
Absolutely — a pieced cotton top with a flannel backing is a favorite combination for winter quilts. Just prewash the flannel so the two shrink compatibly.
Add it to your stash or tag it in a project so other quilters can see it in action.