[quote=ckcowl]certainly you can use the poly cuddly stuff for your backing...i do it all the time. i have never had any problems using minky or fleece to back a quilt. the quilt that lives on my bed has a Mariner's compass 100% cotton top/ dream wool batting/ and curly minky backing...all put together, quilted, bound and washed as is...it is a favorite quilt.. the kids call it the (get-naked) quilt because it's so soft and fuzzy! they turn out great...i've made 5 so far that way, the kids all like them cozy soft. some i've used warm & natural, some a poly batt, mine a wool batt...and one i used just a wide piece of flannel for the inside layer. all have turned out just fine with no special treatment, or prewashing.
GREAT to know.. thank you !! And it quilted ok too? I am not sure if I am that gutsy yet. maybe I will get instructions and sew a wee sample and try it.. Something VERY Simple.. I love all the curls and motion I see but don't feel that brave.. thank you so much.. Guess I should start sometime quilting. This might be the first go at it!