fleece makes great backing...REALLY?
10-08-2011, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by wesing
We used fleece for the back of a quilt and also used batting. It quilted beautifully with almost no lint, but the quilting did sink into the pile of the fleece on the back, making it a bit hard to see. That didn't really matter on this quilt since it was a utility quilt. It is definitely warm!
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10-08-2011, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Sandee
Great advice! I wanted to know the same thing but never asked!
Just love the experience, help and ideas from this board! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
10-08-2011, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Basting spray will do the good job to hold the fleece still as you FMQ
Now I just have to find the room (craft room jammed pack with boxes at the moment) :oops: :lol: :lol:
10-08-2011, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sushi
While I've not used it as backing, I've used fleece as batting a couple of times when I've needed to produce an ultra-warm quilt. It's worked beautifully.
While some think fleece is too expensive to use as batting, remember that because it's encased between the top and the backing, you can use the cheapest stuff available. (I have a "Mill End Textiles" near me where I bought a remnant at ~$3/yd.)
While some think fleece is too expensive to use as batting, remember that because it's encased between the top and the backing, you can use the cheapest stuff available. (I have a "Mill End Textiles" near me where I bought a remnant at ~$3/yd.)
10-08-2011, 06:48 PM
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I've a top and backing that I'm prepping for sandwiching...it's a cotton pieced top and I'm putting flannel on the back. I'm also putting batting in as well. I want a warm, cozy quilt to cuddle under.
10-09-2011, 03:09 AM
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I use fleece for backing a lot of quick quilts and those that will be overused and washed a million times because it doesn't need a lot of quilting! I make the top, put the top and fleece back together (no batting needed) and then sew a few lines both vertically and horizontally. DONE!!!! and yes, it holds up fine. I have one that I use and wash constantly that has to be at least 12 years old and the only problem it has is that the edges are starting to look a little worn in spots....
10-09-2011, 03:14 AM
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fleece does stretch- so you have to be careful to only smooth it- not stretch it- but it quilts up beautifully-and as for batt or not- that is your choice- many of us why use it have done it both ways- depends on the quilt itself if we want to use a batting or not.
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