I just finished a quilt for my son to take to college that was minky all on the front. This is my favorite quilt that I have made (so far). I cut it in 9" squares and pieced it together. I have to admit it was a real challenge for me when I was piecing it together. Whether it was the stretch or the pile that posed the biggest challenge - I don't know but I said a few choice words at that point. I machine quilted it at home and it went very easy - no problems. I will agree that when you cut it does make a big mess