Should I use batting with Minkee backing?

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10-13-2018, 05:38 PM

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quiltedsunshine

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2 layers of minky are pretty heavy. I wouldn't use batting for a tiny baby. But I might for a toddler. Those mitered corner blankets with 2 pieces of minky are very nice, and don't use batting.

10-14-2018, 05:15 AM

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KnitnutBZ

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I love minki and fleece for backs now. I use batting on minki but on a heavy fleece no on a lighter fleece yes.

10-14-2018, 08:33 AM

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flikkem

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A thin layer of flannel helps give the Minky a little more body without creating too much extra bulk.

10-14-2018, 09:25 AM

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cathyvv

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We share the same feelings about adding batting even when using minkee or fleece. It seems to look better to me - more substantial, more luxurious.

10-14-2018, 02:01 PM

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Cheryl7758

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I have made 3 baby quilts with minky backing - used wool batting, just love the feel and the baby's mom loves how nice they wash and feel; have to make another to take to daycare because the DGD loves it so much.

03-02-2021, 11:40 AM

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martapr

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Question for you

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Originally Posted by mamagrande

I am making a 54 X 60 baby quilt using Minkee for backing. I don't want the quilt to be too heavy and that size minkee is already a heavier than regular fabric. When I add batting is will make it even more heavy. I want it to be soft and cuddly but not heavy. What have others done?

I completed a pieced cotton baby quilt (2 1/2" x 5" strips). I wanted to ask if your front piece is a pieced cotton quilt? I thought it would be so much easier to place a Minky fabric with or without batting so that I don't have to "quilt" it together. My email: [email protected]. Thank you