It is a thin stretch velour, I sewed with it years ago in stretch-n-sew. Just a new name and added texture in some cases.

it is super super soft and great for baby quilts, however the price of the minkee i have found at LQS has been 18.00 a yard yikkeess.

Thanks. I'll have to look for it.

A fabric produced and marketed by textile mills in order to make quilters and crafters appreciate any 100% cotton fabric - no matter the quality.

Sounds like you either love it or hate it!

Hobby Lobby has it . . . and you can use the 40% off coupon. :thumbup:

I love it. It is hard to work with on a domestic machine, but I just pieced a minky quilt on my longarm then quilted it. It's beautiful and you don't have to worry as much about stretching. I pin the selvages to my leaders and just take care in not tightening it to much. It's my favorite quilt yet and iplan to back a lot of quilts with minky now:)

I see this thread was back in 2012 but.... Thank you for asking this question. I am fairly new to quilting so my experience and skill set is limited... also regarding using a sewing machine. Where there is a will there is a way, they say, lol. I have made a Cathedral Window, an Hourglass and a Panel Quilt. My vision is poor (20/100 uncorrectable), therefore, I have not ventured out much with quilting. Intimidated, I guess even though I have a passion for quilts!

The one I am considering using Minky with is a Panel Crib Size. I have used spray basting before, so got that down, lol. Do you recommend 1/2 seam allowance if you are using for a backing? I plan to roll over and use for the binding as well. Reason I ask is because of the stretchy fabric issue. Also, in my mind, I am thinking it is a silky plush texture instead of like fuzzy flannel? I really need to go check some out in person! Need to find my coupons!!! lol

Thanks Phyllis mn, for the simple answer! I sewed shirts for my boys in this fabric 35 years ago. I know it has been embellished with textures since then. But the price now!??!! Whoa!

I have used it for backing of baby blankets. I love the feel and get great feedback. Someone recently asked me how to wash it. I had not really thought about it before. Does anyone know if it requires special care?