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copycat 11-27-2024 03:51 AM

Has anyone used Moda Fireside fleece as backing?
 
Moda fireside fleece is 60" wide. I saw a 5 star review for it on the Fat Quarter website. I will use flannel, Minky or fleece to back a Christmas quilt.

Please let me know if you've used fleece as backing and if it was difficult to work with when quilting.

Lena1952 11-27-2024 04:27 AM

I’ve not used that particular type of fleece but have used fleece several times for a quilt backing. I do not use batting when using fleece but would if it were being long armed as my quilter wants it that way. No batting makes a soft, fluid snuggly quilt.

quiltedsunshine 11-27-2024 09:02 PM

I really like Fireside! It's not as heavy as minky, and seems more breathable. And the quilting shows up beautifully on the back.

Sewgood 11-28-2024 05:09 AM

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Fireside for backings. I load with the selvedges to the sides (on a long arm). It's wonderful! I use batting when I use it. I've found that the stitches would bunch up on my if I didn't.

ElaineCovid 11-28-2024 03:47 PM

I love Fireside too - it quilts up beautifully. I use batting as well.

copycat 11-29-2024 03:32 AM

SewGood and ElaineCovid....please advise me on what type of batting you both used please and thank you!:)

b.zang 11-29-2024 12:19 PM

I bought a bolt of Fireside and consider it one of my better investments. It makes quilt backs so cuddly and quilts beautifully. I usually use 80/20 Hobbs batting under it but recently made a quilt with no batting and there were no problems. I love the way the quilt stitches sink into the fabric. Until reading the title of this thread, though, I had never considered it a fleece. If I have to make one cautionary comment, it sheds a lot in cutting.


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