I did a baby rag quilt using minkee for one side, flannel for the other, no batting. I used the pre-cut 5" minkee squares, so didn't need to sew an X, but it came out really cute. If I were going to use larger squares, I would probly do as others suggested, use spray basting or elmers to hold together, and a walking foot. At the time I made mine, I didn't even have or know what a walking foot was, have one now with my newer machine though!