Gee, I learned something today! I have been quilting for over a year now and just thought batting was part of the "sandwich". They are going to live in a moderate climate so both quilts with and without batting will be fine.
I may even make one later on with no batting.
Her Grandmother, (my mil) has passed and her Aunt is elderly and has alzheimers. They are the ones who influenced me with the quilting. Wish they were here to guide me with my questions.