The quilts we made in the 60's and 70's were backed with a lightweight knit jersey like fabric. That way, your washing and drying would require the same type of handling. I think Hancocks has this lightweight fabric. Some of the gaucho skirts are made of the fabric. All that I made were tied with yarn. A friend made a butterfly quilt with these double knit fabrics appliqued on to a cotton polyester blend white broadcloth. It was pretty because the double-knits were so vibrant in color.