Originally Posted by
auntpiggylpn
I strongly encourage using a backing on the batting. I would definately use something cheap and possibly unattractive as this is never going to be seen by anyone who doesn't wash the cover. You could use an old sheet if you wanted to. I wouldn't use top of the line, $$$ fabric.
Actually I'd opt for sturdy on the backing fabric; something that will get washed that much needs something stronger than a sheet.