I use the soft, minky type blankets from Costco. (Also picked some up at Targets midnight special) I can do the whole back of the quilt for under $30.00. I learned when I pin my quilts, pin a few extra (dont go overboard, just a few) and I dont take the pins out until after I have the binding on. I do ALL my quilts, from Lap to King this way and after the 2nd quilt I have not had a big problem. Good luck andbest part is the snuggling in the new blanket.