Help, I am making cover-ups for my daughter-in-laws for Christmas. They are 47" x 67" in size. I have the fronts completed and I'm thinking of skipping the batting and putting fleece on the back to finish them. I plan to machine quilt them. Has anyone ever used this technique and will it work?

Many here use fleece and love it!!! The stitches may not show up as much as on cotton, but unless that is a problem for you, go for it :D :D :D Check your bobbin area frequently, it may get linty quicker.

I have used fleece for two lap size quilts this Christmas. I love the way they feel. The stches do not show as well on the fleece but the blankets turn out so cuddly. I wouldnt try to do too intricate a pattern though....the fleece can be difficult to manipulate.

Ditto

I am glad someone asked this question, I was going to ask it about my sons quilt as well I thought the fleece would be so nice and cozy! Here is another question what is a cover up?? Remember I am new, so new to all the trems hehe.

Cover Up = Lap Quilt

I used fleece on a few too and like others said, the stitching does not show on the back, it kind of 'sinks' into the fleece....wonderfully cozy though! Only thing I would add is that I always choose a quilt design that is not too close together when using fleece as a backing - it reduces its softness. Good luck and post pics!

I like flannel for backing, but have had problems with fleece. It keeps stretching on me when I try to quilt it.

If you will use your walking foot, it works fine. I "stick" my front and back together with basting spray. I like to make the fleece big enough I can turn it to the front and use the backing as the facing as well.

Is it better to use batting with the fleece or not?

How do you finish the edge? Do you bind it?

Margie