Just wanted to stop in with a little update in case anyone else browses this for advice. My husband talked to him for over an hour last night and he said that it's one of the few things he could use and be comfortable with during his chemo. His skin was so super sensitive that pretty much everything else he had was painful. It felt really great to hear that and I'm so glad I could help. For the batting I used quilter's dream and then the flannel backing. Thanks again everyone for the help!