2blackcats

I also used a 2 1/2 inch binding and have made 3 quilts with fleece backing. You are right, very cuddly and I did it the same way you would bind an all cotton quilt. The fleece may feel thicker but it works great in the machine without any trouble. I'm sure she will really appreciate your thoughtfulness.

gmavis

[ATTACH=CONFIG]422823[/ATTACH]I just finished backing 2 double knit lap quilts that my Mom had made the tops (many, many years ago), with fleece. I made it about 2 1/2 inches bigger than the top, all the way around, then I folded to the front and did a zig zag stitch on the edge. I was going to give them to a nursing home, which was why my Mom used up her scraps that way, but my Hubby said "I want the 1st one, and my son said " I want the 2nd one" so guess we will recycle at home 1st!! Good luck with yours.

cjaneky

made a lap quilt for a friend in chemo....fleece backing....used 3'' for binding...worked just fine

Teacup

Lots of good ideas here...glad for the reassurance that fleece is pretty easy to work with. Gmavis, thanks so much for the picture! Good to know your family will enjoy your mother's work.

brenwalt

I make fleece qullows all the time. I serge the edge of the quillow (or zigzag it if you don't have a serger) this makes for a nice firm filling for the binding. I use 2" French fold binding and first stitch the binding to one side and then simply fold it over and stitch to the other side just inside the original stitching and it comes out perfect every time!!

nancia

i've both used 2 1/2' and i've birthed it. both methods worked well. when i used the birthing method it was a lighter fleece and it quilted up nicely. good luck! i'm sure your friend will fell the warmth of your love and support!

judee0624

I make a lot of quilts for the hospital using fleece. You can do a traditional bing if you want or do the rollover binding that is easiest. For that you allow 1-2 inches of fleece all around the quilt top. Then you fold the sides under twice toward the top. Stitch that down with a decorative stitch. I have a tutorial on my blog called Cuddle Quilts Primer.

Teacup

Thanks judee0624...I found your tutorial! Great information.
http://meinca-mainer.blogspot.com/20...ts-primer.html

nonnie60

I've used fleece, but used the birthing method. Once turned I simple sewed about 1/2" which encased the bulk and it looked fine. These were throws used on the floor and watching tv, so I cheated a bit.

carolynjo

I have sewn small projects that have fleece backing like a pillowcase. Leave a small open space and "birth" the quilt. Pull the corners out and make sure they are square. (I also cut across the corners in a triangle to cut down on the bulk before turning.) Quilt or tie as desired. The seam will make the fleece and the top fabric secure and you won't have to bind it. I also then sew down the sides using a 1" seam so that it looks like it has been bound. Hope this helps and I hope I have made it plain. Then I quilt or tie it to finish it.