lfletcher

I didn't use batting in a Christmas quilt I made because I used flannel on the back. I loved the quilt top but was disappointed after quilting it because the quilting just made it look flat. No definition at all. I doubt that I will do that again, but I'm sure it's warm enough here in Texas without the batting.

sewnsewer2

It's personal preference, but I have made several without batting and just used fleece. It is very comfortable that way in my opinion.

mom-6

It all depends on the purpose for which you are doing the quilt. If it is one for camping in the cold...lots more thickness than if it is to be used in my nice warm home. And if it is for judging, possibly even different criteria.

I personally like doing just the top and fleece. Quick, easy, inexpensive (I got several bolts of fleece at $3/yd on sale 3 or 4 years ago), and most important of all, very snuggly! Plus most of what I make is throws, so no need to piece the fleece.

Tartan

My Granny always put batting in her quilts but I bet she would use Minky if it had been available back then. I think Minky or fleece for backing would be just fine without batting. I know in summer weight quilts, some people did not add batting.(yo yo fancy quilts.)

QM

Do as you please. Traditional "summer quilts" are 2 layers. When I find a really nice fleece for the backing, I don't use batting. My rule is 'your quilt, your choice'. When I make baby quilts, they are for people who may not have enough heat in their houses, so I always use batting. Premie quilts, however, are supposed to be 2 layers to avoid weight,

Delta

I have used sheets for many years. sometimes I don't want them fluffy or stipples a lot. But sheets work real well and are really warm.

ckcowl

i've made requested all cotton quilts for people with no batting- the materials you choose to use to create a quilt is your choice there is no right or wrong- if you do not want to use batting it is your project to make that decision for.

Xtgirl

I have used batting on a quilt that was minkee backed. Mostly because I longarm them and want to make sure that the stitches have somewhere in the middle to meet and sink and form the perfect stitch. I read a lot about it before deciding on that and too advice from other professional longarmers. I also had trouble when I made a t shirt quilt with thermore batting which is super thin. I think not using the batting can definitely work especially for people who end up quilting on their dsm' s. I've
done two layers of fleece with no
batting and that worked nicely. My baby clothes t-shirt shirt quilt with minky back and batting is pretty heavy but I like the weight...I think either way is fine

nativetexan

I think you would be fine without batting in something like that.
i will say I did a wall hanging with cotton fabrics and it was a quilt as you go until I got to the border. i put backing fabric on all and no batting in the border area. my machine quilting design didn't show up well there. so next time, batting. it does help.

joyce888

Personally I prefer batting in all of my quilts. BUT that's just my preference, to each his own.