Originally Posted by featherweight
Sorry, I would not attempt to make a t-shirt quilt without some Tricot stabilizer. The shirts are hard enough to work with with stabilizer let alone not using it. I think it is a lot more work to not use it.. JMHO
Same here!! The stretch in the t-shirts need to be controlled or you will end up with pleats and tucks.
I would also think twice about combining difficult fabrics in your top with a difficult fabric in the bottom. I'd seriously consider a really good quality flannel for the back, and go with a batting like wool. That combination will give you the 'cuddle' you seek without asking for trouble.
I have used minkie and fleece for backs, but all of those quilts had tops that were not trouble-makers, like t-shirts can be.