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Old 01-17-2015, 01:43 PM
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Default Camo minkee vs. fleece

I have a nephew expecting in March... He is an avid hunter.... does anyone know if camouflage minkee is that much different than fleece. I know it normally would be, but pictures don't show the little minkee bumps... has anyone had any experience with it... thanks
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Old 01-17-2015, 02:02 PM
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As far as warmth and cuddliness, I prefer minkee, although fleece is much easier to work with. I've noticed that if I have a basket of quilts sitting around, the ones that are always chosen first for a cool evening are the ones with minkee backs.
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Old 01-17-2015, 02:28 PM
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I think you would find the minkee is so much more cuddly than a fleece.
Perhaps the better word would be more silky?
As for bumps, you can get different finishes ... bumps, bumpless ... and some are longer "haired"!

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I like the feel of minky but fleece is pretty cuddly too. For a baby blanket the minky will probably be nice because it is soo soft
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The camo minkee does not have the bumps or "dots" as they are called. The minkees that do not have the dots such as camo, animal prints and a lot of other prints on the market today are easier to work with than the minkee dots, they do not stretch as much. Fleece is also easy to work with.
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Minkee stretches a lot more than fleece does.
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I'm working with Minkee as a quilt back for a twin sized quilt at the moment, and it's very slippery on the wrong side of the fabric. I spray basted and pinned the crap out of it and it still slides around quite a bit. I am ending up repinning each row of blocks as I get to them. It's working out, but it's a pain.
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