I suppose it really depends on how you are quilting this...hand or machine. I hand quilt with W&N all the time. It has a scrim. Many folks find it undesirable to hand quilt but I have no issues. I also pay no attention as to which is the 'correct' way to place the batting. Although the general rule of thumb is 'bumpy on the bottom' (i.e, back of quilt). As I said, I pay little attention to that and have no issues hand quilting it.