years ago, late 1800’s and early 20th century, quilts were often tied or quilted w no batt. they were called summer quilts. i like the current thought --your quilt, do it your way.

I agree; it's amazing how comfortable a wool batting is, even in summer! I slept under mine last night and the temps were in the high 80s/low 90s here yesterday. It also works wonderfully in the winter when I use it with a light weight 100% cotton blanket as well.
Wool drapes beautifully and is light weight. I use Quilters Dream wool.

Jan in VA

I agree with dunster. I wouldn't use flannel since that is warm.

I did not use batting on a quilt that I backed with flannel and have regretted it ever since. It's too flat looking and has no dimension. I would either use Dream Cotton Request which is a very thin cotton batting or wool.

I have made a "summer "quilt with out batting. Yes the quilt is lighter but it also has no body and wrinkles easily. Advantage to no batting is that you do not need to do much quilting since there is no batting to hold together. Also I made a "summer" quilt with flannel as the batting thinking it would be lighter and cooler- NO. Actually it was just as heavy and warm as one made with my usual batting- Hobbs 80/20 and cost much more since flannel by the yard for a large quilt is more expensive than using batting. Bottom line- I will always use my regular atting since it is really not too heavy or warm.

I made my husband a lap quilt with no batting, just flannel backing. He absolutely loves it. Of course, we live in AZ where it's pretty warm (putting it mildly). He wanted something he could throw over himself when watching TV or taking a nap. Grandson loves it too and asked for one.

Have you looked into Thermore batting? It's poly and very thin (1/8") and very, very lightweight. It's used a lot in making jackets because it drapes well it.

thanks for all the great ideas, I will take a look and see what I can find for a lighter batting, I like the fusible lining idea that might be the best for me and think I will take most of the suggestions and just do a cotton backing...........back to the fabric store

Yep...have two for summer. Just top and flannel. Only issue is that hard to see the quilting pattern.

I learned the hard way not to quilt without a batting. Quilting was difficult to say the least, and the design did not show up well. A thin batting such as prewashed flannel or something like Quilters Dream Request would be light weight enough and still be easy to quilt. Hope this helps.