Thanks for posting this. I'm in the same situation with a top and piece of fleece and wondering how to put it together. I had thought about doing the self-binding method, but I like your way better. I think it will work out great. I have done several tied quilts with the whole quilt sandwich with batting and I use yarn or embrodery floss for tying. This is how most of my family "quilts" and they are long-lasting and look homey. It will be way easier to just tack with the sewing machine though. Good ideas!