Originally Posted by
Pennyhal
I routinely make quilts without batting. They are sometimes referred to as summer quilts or counterpane. You just quilt it the same as though there was batting inside.
I do that, too. We don't always need a warm quilt here. I often make blankets this way (no batting). They may not want the bulk of batting when washing in an institutional setting (if that's where they end up). Happy sewing! That's a good cause you're helping.