If you follow the pattern you will find that the finishing on the back happens when you sew the edges of the circles down. It is kind of a quilt as you go project. I would never use high loft in the centers because it is too difficult to get everything to match up. I would use low loft batting or a piece of flannel or fleece, or no batting at all. I thought the quilt could be used on the couch or to snuggle in but with the batting it is too stiff, so need something not as bulky. Learn from experience. I have 400 jean circles cut out waiting to be sewn together.