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QuiltE 01-23-2014 05:52 PM
As promised, I have now posted my fleece backed quilt ...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...g-t239508.html

Auntevie 01-23-2014 07:02 PM
I love the idea of a fleece back! Should you prewash the fabrics for the top if they are all cotton so it doesn't shrink? Would it be all wonky with uneven shrinking if you don't? (Hope that makes sense!)

QuiltE 01-23-2014 07:09 PM
Originally Posted by Auntevie (Post 6531101)
I love the idea of a fleece back! Should you prewash the fabrics for the top if they are all cotton so it doesn't shrink? Would it be all wonky with uneven shrinking if you don't? (Hope that makes sense!)
Yes, I would think you would want to do so, as the cottons may shrink later ... the fleece should not.

I always pre-wash/dry in hot/hot all my cottons ... before they go to my sewing room!

rhilkey 01-23-2014 07:13 PM
Originally Posted by Tartan (Post 6529809)
​If you are using fleece on the back, you can leave the batt out. This helps reduce the chance of the layers shifting. I think I would 505 spray baste to help control it also. I would choose a quilting design that goes mostly in the direction of the least stretch in the fleece. I think it is the lengthwise that stretches less?

I made a baby blanket with fleece back & pieced front; squares & nine patches. I used a walking foot & straight lines. Child is now 2 & still uses it.

sewbizgirl 01-23-2014 07:27 PM
I found some SUPER UGLY casino-print (poker chips, cards, in hideous colors) fleece lap blankets on clearance at a Hancock Fabrics once for $2 each. I bought a few to use in lieu of batting for some charity quilts. It worked perfectly. All the "ugly" was covered up, never to be seen again, and with cotton top and backing the fleece didn't stretch or give me any other problems. They were the cheapest and probably warmest kid's quilts I ever made.

Michelekolt 01-25-2014 04:34 AM
QuiltE, good idea. The quilting is going better. When I'm finished I'll post a picture.

pocoellie 01-25-2014 07:28 AM
I used fleece as a backing, and didn't have any problems with it, I FMQ it.

QuiltE 01-25-2014 09:31 AM
Originally Posted by Michelekolt (Post 6533302)
QuiltE, good idea. The quilting is going better. When I'm finished I'll post a picture.
Look forward to seeing it. :)

Michelekolt 02-02-2014 04:37 AM
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Here is the quilt everyone here helped me quilt. My friend will love this.

QuiltE 02-02-2014 05:20 AM
Yes indeed ... she can't help but love it.
Great job on the quilting. :)


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