klswift

You should machine quilt thru both layers to hold it in place. It is a baby quilt so it will get a bit of abuse and a lot of washing - make it secure! Also, after you turn it (pillowcase style), press it and pin it a lot. The easiest quilting for a newbie is to do a diagonal line down the center and work out to one corner, flip around and work out to the other corner. This allows for the least amount of fabric in the harp of your machine. Make sure and only stitch a bit, move your hands, then stitch a bit more. This will help you not get puckers underneath. For the 'binding ' edge, stitch in about 1 1/2" to give the look of a blanket binding and avoid the extra bulk of the fleece seam. With each quilt you make, you will learn the tricks and each will be better. You will also learn how to do more intricate quilting and finishes. - practice makes better. You are making a treasure - enjoy!