quiltingshorttimer

sure you can do that! i would probably skip the bar and maybe put a fleece layer on the back--nice and soft plus your quilting stitches will sink it better than just two layer of fabric (or even 2 fabrics plus flannel).

lfletcher

The one time I didn't use batting, I regretted it. I would use a very thin batting or wool which is very light.

Terrytunes

Actually that sounds like a great idea!! Although I live in Northern California, I have always been "hot-blooded", and now that I'm 55, it's worse. I think for the summer I might make a quilt like this! And I liked the idea of a flannel sheet in between, just enough weight, not so much bulk. Thanks for the idea.

maryfrang

I have made several. They work out great.

AZ Jane

Your quilt, your rules.

Clmay

I too have made quilts with just the pattern on the front and fleece on the back. My son and grandson love them.

klswift

The only quilts I do with no batting are denim or other heavy fabrics. But, we often make throws with just a layer of flannel. My daughter would make lap size throws for her friends in high school to take with them to competitions. Easily rolled up in backpacks, easy to launder, inexpensive to make and perfect to wrap in at an outdoor stadium. We are in California so only needed something light, so these were perfect.

twinkie

I use a light weight flannel in between mine.

littlebitoheaven

The other nice advantage of using flannel (in MHO) would be that you don't have to do heavy quilting on it. In my experience, heavy quilting really stiffens the fabric and adds weight. Although when I use a lot of small pieces of fabric in a pattern, I do more quilting to help keep it from falling apart.

Lee in Richmond

I have made "enveloped/birthed" and/or tied quilts that way, especially if the fabric is sturdy.