I have never used fleece for a batting - but have experience with no electricity for 11 days in 2007. I slipped and fell on the ice on the second day and spent the next 9 days on my couch and tried every single kind of quilt, blanket, comforter, etc. that we had in the house and by far, the warmest was my double sided fleece blanket that a friend made for me. Also, my feather comforter was very warm, but doubt you could use one (or afford to use a feather comforter for your batting). I am not sure about quilting with fleece for the batting - maybe somebody else has done it. HTH