Hi! I'm the person who wrote that post about he Chronicle quilts. In this technique you are really just using the newspaper as a piecing foundation because newsprint ink DOES dissolve in water (it's soy based) and the paper disintegrates. For these, I then use fleece or flannel for the back and add no extra batting. It's a great technique to use up scraps. I hope this answers your question. If you need any specific advice, let me know! -Jenny of CraftTestDummies.com