Call me old fashioned ... I like cotton backings and get my warmth from the batting in the sandwich.

Wool batting is my first choice, Minky for a backing would be my second choice.
Do a bit of homework for which its the best wool batting as some are not machine washable, the quilting distance can vary, and shrinkage can vary quite a bit.

Wow thanks for all the answers and the pictures....
I did do some googling on it so I am pretty sure I know which direction to go with y'alls help..... I love this place :O Rita

I live in Maine and always use warm and natural. I feel it is the best for warmth. My quilts are even too warm for me sometimes. But I love using them when I am sick or just cold from the winter weather.

I made my son a quilt with fleece backing. I hand tied it, did not want to deal with the stetting issue. He lives I'd Binghamton NY and he absolutely loves it!

I made my son a quilt with fleece backing. I hand tied it, did not want to deal with the stetting issue. He lives I'd Binghamton NY and he absolutely loves it!

I'ld go for flannel backing and wol batting ( and it's great to quilt as well LOL)

Rag quilts made with flannel are quick and super warm

I live in Maryland and lemme just say - the weather fluctuates like crazy! Especially in the spring and fall. One night you're layering blankets and the next you're ripping them off. I always find it more convenient when the quilt is 'heavy' as opposed to 'warm' in this kind of climate. That way it weighs down my other blankets or just lets me rest with nothing more than a sheet.

Regardless, I'm sure they'll love it! I sleep with a quilt from my great aunt every night.

I agree with Jennalyn, it doesn't really get all that cold here and when it does, it isn't for very long.

I like W&N in a cotton quilt because it's good for most seasons. If truly I'm that cold I'll put on flannel PJs and layer blankets.