I have no ideas about fleece....but others will know.Keep in mind,quilts used in a nursing home will be tossed in a huge washer using very hot water & then into a very hot dryer.They don't have time nor small washers for doing them any other way.
When my Mom was a patient, they asked me to bring the twin size quilt home,as some patients tried to grab it & caused upsets.Wasn't their fault, they just liked pretty colors.
BTW.....sounds like a nice way to learn.Good luck.