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Old 11-27-2014, 12:17 AM
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Fleece is great, but NO batting. If you put batting in, the quilt will be too warm. The child getting your quilt with the fleece backing will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it.
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Old 11-27-2014, 03:39 AM
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Guess I'm in the minority. Fleece makes me sweat - it just doesn't feel "breathable" to me, so I won't use it for anyone else's quilt if it might make them sweat, too....
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Old 11-27-2014, 06:10 AM
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How about quilting on a frame, which way do you put it on the frame. Don't work with fleece so have no clue about frame quilting something. Looks like lots of you have been using it as backings.
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Old 11-27-2014, 06:40 AM
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I have used fleece as batting, but I have always balked at using it on the back as I find it collects lint/bits/pet hair etc. I vacuum every day, but my home seems a magnet for 'debris'.
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Old 11-27-2014, 06:42 AM
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Flannel front and back - wool batting - warm........................
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Old 11-27-2014, 07:49 AM
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I've tried to use fleece, but it stretches and I have ended up with puckers. How do I eliminate this.....using domestic machine.....Thanks for any tips.......: )
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Old 11-27-2014, 07:57 AM
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So thankful for this post. I have 6 quilts for the northern Midwest I'm working on and wondered if the fleece would be warm enough.. Was considering a light weight loft for the batting but may the fleece will be enough?
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Old 11-27-2014, 09:11 AM
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I do this all the time..... kids don't like a heavy quilt..... these are just right.



Originally Posted by mom-6 View Post
I frequently use fleece, especially on lap quilts. In fact I cheat and don't use batting which makes it nice and light weight but still snuggly.
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Old 11-27-2014, 11:30 AM
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Yes, absolutely! I use fleece and no batting on all my charity quilts. The hospital loves them. I even quilt on them with no problem. Enjoy!
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Old 11-27-2014, 05:23 PM
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Not only do I use fleece but NO batting. the quilts are lighter but warm and comfy
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