I just tried using fleece for my backing (no batting needed) on a lap quilt I am making for my dad. I just machine quilted it on my Kenmore machine. It was so easy!!!! I did use the invisible thread (just for the top thread, and the same color as the fleece for the bobbin)...yes it was a pain...but I just keep rethreading it...and it looks good. Now I just need to bind and then I am done. It should be nice and soft...I am going to make my sons quilts with fleece too.