Both of my old quilts are hand quilted; it's true that they don't have any depth, but the quilting is still evident and beautiful, nonetheless.

Since this is our project and there are no quilt police to tell you that you can't, simply do whatever gives you pleasure. If you would like to quilt it---then go for it. Just be sure to let us see too. Good luck!

I made a quilt for a little girl in Africa that had no batting. Used just the top and the backing and quilted through the two layers. Worked perfectly and the little girl just loves it. So, go for it. If I can make a quilt for Africa, you can make a quilt for summers in the US. :lol:

Connie

Sure you can make a quilt without batting. I've heard them called "coverlets" and "summer spreads". -Christine

oh, that's very true - if you enjoy doing the handwork, it's never a waste of time. I have so little time for handquilting! I didn't mean to be offensive. :oops:

I've gotten the back pinned to the quilt top and I'm sure surprised at how heavy the quilts going to be and I think I'm going to like it.

Yes, I've made one - re-named bedspread or old-fashioned counterpane. Simply back the quilt top and quilt as desired :roll: I did french knots every 6inches or so and finished binding with piping, using white cord from vertical blinds (available in hardware shops) I have also made quilt covers by backing the top then adding a further backing to make the sleeve and can insert a plain bought quilt at any time when needed.
Herewith my bedspread/counterpane pic of Honeycomb made 1999

Our summers here a blanket is to much and a sheet is not enough, so I took a pretty sheet for the top and a flannel sheet for the backing. these are our summer quilts, we love them, they get washed every week with the sheets, and when they wear out I make another.