Batting or not?
 

I have always used warm and Natural or Soft and Bright batting with Minky backing on my quilts. They are pretty but not cozy. Too heavy and stiff. So I’ve always wondered about either leaving out the batting all together or using fleece or flannel. I rent a long arm for quilting and would like to know if anyone has done this. Please tell me how to make a cozy quilt. Thanks.

There is a page that described the different types of batting and when to use them. https://www.favequilts.com/Beginner-...-Right-Batting

Have you asked where you rent? They might have some experience. A friend of mine does not use batting with minky.

I've made 2 t shirt quilts with minky backing. I did not use batting. The JA bag holding the minky was super heavy, so I decided that batting would make the quilt even heavier.

In some instances, I use flannel inside a quilt in place of batting. If I use Minky, or some other soft fabric, I don't put anything in the center. Depends what the use of the quilt will be.

I have used Minky/Fleece on the back of a few quilts. I left out the batting. When I quilted, I chose an all over pattern that secured the pieced top over the seams. When they were washed, they became cuddly. Don't quilt too dense.

I've used fleece for backing on a couple of quilts and did not use batting. I quilted them on my home machine, not a long arm so I don't know if that makes a difference. They all turned out great and have been well used.

Missouri Star Best Blend batting is soft and lightweight. It is 80/20.