Batting question
#1
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Batting question
I have finished piecing a T-Shirt quilt and am happy with it. I will FMQ it myself. I am using a no pill plush fleece for the back. I have tried it on an unused 12 inch block and it lays and looks well with my FMQ. My question is do you think a need any batting inside it. I feel it is thick enough but just don't know if I should move forward with no batting. I have thought of putting a thin polyester batting in it. The blocks have a light featherweight interfacing already on the backs. What do you think -should I put a thin polyester batting inside or not?
Thanks
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#2
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If there is no show through the fleece, I'd go without any additional batting unless it is going to a very cold place!
If you really feel you need something, maybe a (preshrunk of course) flannel sheet will give you a good compromise.
If you really feel you need something, maybe a (preshrunk of course) flannel sheet will give you a good compromise.
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Isn't it wonderful to be on the final part of making a quilt! Often, I'll use a piece of flannel in the center as a batting. I've found the flannel clings to both the front and backing and help with the quilting process. AND, it adds just the right amount of weight and warmth.