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The softest quilts I have made have been all flannel (pieced top, backing and using flannel in place of batting). Before making the quilt I would wash and dry and wash and dry. Make sure to clean lint filter half way through drying cycle and also afterwards. I actually know someone that forgot to clean the lint filter and their kids new school clothes burned along with the dryer.
I use Joann's ultra cuddle fabric to back my quilts. They feel so soft and luxurious, everyone loves them.
I do not use batting, just sew the cotton quilt top to the ultra cuddle fabric using SITD.
"Every positive thought is a step in the right direction.”
Sometimes the key to making a soft quilt is not to quilt too close together..Just be sure to use a batting that allows you to quilt farther apart
When I want a soft quilt for a child or for a throw, I like to choose a flannel for the back. But for the softest ones I use fleece (polar fleece) and then do not use batting. I still quilt it on my long arm being careful not to over stretch the fleece. The blankets are then very solft and pliable.
Can't wait to try wool batting, either! And in my opinion, I really think that hand-quilted quilts are absolutely the softest and most cuddly.
There is no monotony in real joy.
~ Charles Spurgeon
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