Originally Posted by copycat

I am making a baby quilt. I have the Pieced Cotton top, Hobbs 80/20 batting,and Shannon Cuddle Luxe Minky backing. I also plan to attach a satin polyester ruffle. How should I proceed?

Should I free-motion quilt the top with the batting first, without the thick cuddle backing?

If so, next I would square up the quilted top and baste the ruffle to the quilt top. After basting the ruffle, I would lay the plush cuddle luxe fabric right sides together with the quilted top + ruffle and sew around 4 sides and leave an opening to turn. Last I would turn the quilt top and minky back right sides out and top-stitch around the 4 sides to close the hole and hold the ruffle in place. The baby quilt size is 42.5" square. Should I do any further quilting to hold the layers?

Using a ruffle and minky back are 2 firsts for me. I am following the new mom to be"s request. As always, I appreciate your advice.