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    Old 06-15-2011, 06:24 AM
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    "Battingless" probably isn't a word, but I am wondering about a quilt without batting. I have seen some people post about this. I have seen a rag quilt made without batting, but, how do you or can you make a regular quilt without batting? If so, how? Thanks!!!
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    Look up summer quilts and you will see lots of examples of quilts without batting. I do baby quilts that way because sometimes you need protection but not warmth.
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    I searched for summer quilts.

    So, do you just put the back on without batting in the middle?
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    Old 06-15-2011, 06:30 AM
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    And, some people put in a layer of flannel, cotton, etc. betweeen the top and back.

    What are advantages of this?

    Sorry I have so many questions about this, but it all new to me. Thanks.
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    I think the flannel or whatever makes it a more stable. I have used muslin before.
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    I have made 2 of these. This was before I had my HQ. I just pin basted as normal. I did stitch in the ditch around blocks. I LOVE mine as I use it on the bed in the summer. It was easy as there was no bulk created by batting.

    With my HQ I would load as normal just skipping the batting.
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    Old 06-15-2011, 06:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by luvstoquilt301
    I have made 2 of these. This was before I had my HQ. I just pin basted as normal. I did stitch in the ditch around blocks. I LOVE mine as I use it on the bed in the summer. It was easy as there was no bulk created by batting.

    With my HQ I would load as normal just skipping the batting.
    BEAUTIFUL quilt!
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    Old 06-15-2011, 06:43 AM
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    I made one quilt top and then used fleece for the backing. I pinned it well and machine quilted it with my regular sewing machine. I like it because it seems to be really warm and I doubt I could have FMQ'd it if there had been batting and fleece. In fact, I like the fleece so well, I am thinking of skipping batting entirely and just doing fleece backings from now on for quilts I make for family members.
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    I have made them with flannel, I think it give a bit on body
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    Old 06-15-2011, 07:28 AM
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    You can go without any batting and have a very light weight quilt.

    Sometimes you may want a light batting, cotton or flannel, to make it just a little warmer. Another reason is to hide the seams of the quilt top. Especially if the backing is a lighter color :D:D:D
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