I have made several quilts for my grandsons using fleece to back them. This makes them very "cuddly" in the winter too. I do not use batting when I back quilts with fleece; it would make them too heavy.

Hancocks calls that Grand Flannel

Thanks. They have reorganized our Hancock's and now I'll know what to ask for.

Great idea. Just the job for warmer weather. Will certainly copy your idea.

You need to pre wash unless you already know the blankets don't shrink.
If you make a top that doesn't shrink & use something that does.....won't be pretty once washed. JMO

I have never seen fleece advertised as "flame resistant"--The polyester fibers do not flare up in flames like the cotton fibers of flannel. I suspect that is the difference.

Whenever I use fleece for backing I do not add batting. I have tied them but I machine quilt on my sewing machine as well. Depends on the pattern and who I'm making it for.

That's exactly what I did with the queen crazy quilt that I recently finished. It was so heavy as it was & hate to think what it would be like if it were batted.

If using cordroy for the top I don't use batting but use a flannel backing.

I KEEP ALL LEFT OVER FABRIC <WHICH IS ALL DIFFERENT SHAPES AND SIZES> THEN I ROUGHLY JOIN THEM TOGETHER AND PUT IT BETWEEN THE 2LAYERS AND STIPPLE ALL 3 LAYERS TOGETHER.

I am interested in donating some quilts I have made and need some info to get started. Do they have to be a certain size as I have made some pretty small lap quilts that would be good for small children? There is no chapter close to where I live.

Sorry, I am new to this. Was asking in response to the Project Linus response. I am interested in donating some quilts I have made and need some info.

I have made the throw size with fleece---no batting. It is warm and soft. I made them for people that were ill or undergoing chemo-----and they said "just right"

I just used fleece on my last couple of quilts with no batting and they are warm. I quilted it though. I did stitch in the ditch and FMO on the borders and it quilts up nice.

I have a very old bubblegum pink and soft green quilt from the 30s that does not have any batting in it.

My grandmother once told me that they used to make what they called "summer" quilts. They were usually light colors and did not have any batting in them. She liked them because they were easy to quilt. Jeannie

To May in Jersey what is string blocks and what kind of foundation do you use thanks also I use crochet thread to tie my quilts.

Long years ago before batting as we know it now was invented thin blankets were commonly used in the center of quilts. Those blankets inside were easy to quilt through.
Since many of them had stripes in them, they were used more often in darker quilts. Jeannie

I've made several throw size quilts by piecing the top and backing it with a fleece throw. When I find the throws for under $5. I buy several. I think they're great for kid's or college or just for cuddle quilts for TV watching. I've tied and quilted them. I think they look great and make a quick gift quilt.

I haven't yet but would like to make a flannel rag quilt with flannel batting. I've heard of quilts made with no batting and bet they would work well in the warmer months but haven't seen one.

Call or visit the local Hospital and ask if they would like some of your little quilts for their children patients.
By the way, they wash the quilts often, so be sure to zig-zag over the binding maybe twice, so they won't come apart.
Or ask your local library if they would like to have them for a raffle to raise money to buy some kids books ?- or for decoration on their walls? -or for the kids to sit on during story time?
Some places the fire department and/or police like little quilts to wrap around kids involved in accidents. They carry them stashed in the car trunks or fire engines, "just in case". They often carry soft stuffed animals they can give the kids too.

I never have...But many times , my grandmother did..

They are easy to make, but hard to explain.
There are lots of variations.
Look for a tutorial about making "string blocks"
just google = quilt pattern string block

If I use a fleece backing, I do not add batting. However, I usually do some straight line quilting, rather than tying. I don't really have a place set up for tying, but I'm not adverse to it. That is all my mother and grandmother did on their quilts.

String blocks are made of lots of narrow strips of different colors sewed together.
They are easy to make, but hard to explain.
There are lots of variations, and tutorials are easy to find.
Google = quilt string blocks.
Best of luck!

I too think crochet thread is the best possible tie to use in quilts! It doesn't fray, washes well, and comes in an incredible variety of colors!
Jeannie

\What do you mean...floss to tie a quilt?

When I tie quilts, I use 2 strands of crochet cotton. Very sturdy, doesn't stretch or break easily. We make quilts for homeless or nearly homeless and want them to be very warm so we use 4 layers of batting. Tying is the only way I know to do these.

Hi - I have used flannel as my batting between flannel - all is prewashed.

we're talking about EMBROIDERY FLOSS (6 STRAND THREAD)

Check out this website to find out about string blocks and how they are made. May

heartstringsquiltproject.com/block-​guidelines

for wall hangins I use fusable fleece and it works great.Have not try on a bigger one

I have used ugly fleece instead of batting. Put the design aginst the backing as long as it's dark You an get ugly fabric for very little. I don't have a goodwill near me so I rely on sales. I have also made "summer" quilts with no batting. They are cool enough for a summer night.

I have used flannel to back my raggy quilt blocks, its nice, soft, and warm

I make my rag quilts without batting, makes a nice summer weight blanket for the little ones, but of course, don't hand tie.

DH says batting too heavy so now just use flannel for backing...no batting at all. Don't get the demension effect. I buy flannel sheets when on sale usually at JcP. Like their qualilty.

I have a quilt that my great-grandmother made for my parents when they got married in 1940, and it has no batting at all. Just the wedding ring top and a backing. I think they called it a summer quilt.

Perfect for table cloths. Local quaint tea room uses quilt tops, a favorite treat for girls chit chat lunch.

also known historically as "summer quilts."

any pictures? love to see them !

I have actually explored many charities in this area and so many have requirements of sizes or only take blocks or just want you to make one of their kits. I have been making small security size quilts from my leftover fabrics and scraps. Project Linus is one that appealed to me and I have not been able to get help to contact them. I appreciate any other ideas and will explore a few more I am sure before I find someone willing to take my offerings. Thank you for your help.

[quote=so2sew]Once word gets out that you are interested in doing this kind of thing, people will call you and you will be busy. Smiles. It might be a bit slow at first, but then you will find yourself with plenty to do.