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Para722 07-05-2011 03:29 PM

If I am making a baby quilt I back it with polar fleece and don't use batting.
The babies love the feel of the fleece and it is still heavy and warm enough.

sallywag 07-05-2011 03:36 PM

I use the small fleece blankets (50 x 60) for tablecloths. I quilt my quilt top on top and bind itl The tablecloth is thick enough that it protects my oak table underneath.

dublb 07-05-2011 04:09 PM

I used to use fleece for batting. Most of my quilt were baby quilts. 6 Yrs ago my oldest DS thought he wanted to be a fireman. While taking the Fireman class he found out that the preferred fabric for firemen is cotton or wool. The synthetics melts on the skin & makes the burns much worse. I decided to start using only natural fibers for my baby quilts. I do think it would be perfect for adults or children old enough to get the blankets off of themselves. That being said I did like to use fleece. I have since discovered wool batting which I love.

owlvamp 07-05-2011 04:26 PM

I would like to know this too..

burt and marys quilt pad 07-05-2011 05:22 PM

we use the fleece for the backing no batting it quilt up great and works on the long arms

ns 07-05-2011 06:32 PM

If you use fleece, make sure it has been washed. I bought some and it shrunk terribly. But fleece would be great for a baby blanket lining.

madamekelly 07-05-2011 07:22 PM


Originally Posted by BarbaraSue
The only idea that comes to mind is that you would want to preshrink your cottons first, because the fleece will not shrink the same. I have used it as a backing on a baby quilt without any problems. The panel was shrunk first. Good Luck:)

Unless you are odd like me, and would like the look of it after it shrunk to fit. I like quilts with texture. I have not tried it, but I might on something small.

madamekelly 07-05-2011 07:24 PM


Originally Posted by sallywag
I use the small fleece blankets (50 x 60) for tablecloths. I quilt my quilt top on top and bind itl The tablecloth is thick enough that it protects my oak table underneath.

Now I know what I will try it on. I have an oak table too. Thanks. :-)

Fran Juern 07-05-2011 07:35 PM

Don't know if this will help, but I have used odd pieces of fleece for the batting in picnic blankets, usually made out if denim and most anything available for the backing. I zigzag the pieces togather until it is big enough and when all three layers are put togather I tie the quilt. Haven't had any complaints and these blankets really get some hard use.

madamekelly 07-05-2011 08:16 PM

I just found this. She has used fleece for batting.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-135186-1.htm


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