meyert

I love this board, you guys always have great information

I have a piece of minky that is big enough for the backing.

Is minky ok to use for backing on a chemo quilt?

francie yuhas

Yes! It's soft and gives the quilt an nice drape. I use it on baby quilts for that reason also. Spray basting works well for the sandwich

ontheriver

Yes you can, makes it soft and warm.

meyert

Thanks for your answers.. can I still use batting with the minky? What do you think?

TexasSunshine

I have used milky as a backing with & without batting, but like batting in it.

suern3

I always use batting with Minky backing. Use it for most of my grandkid's quilts and baby quilts. I'm sure it would be perfect for a chemo quilt, too.

ckcowl

I use batting with minke backed quilts all the time- love them!

sushi

It'll make a perfect chemo or dialysis quilt! The batting will give it some structure and make the quilting stand out more than it would otherwise.

Reba'squilts

I used w&n as batting with minkie for a chemo quilt. It was so heavy!! I think if using batting with the minkie again I would find something light. Mine turned out nice but way too heavy. I used the minkie from JAF that goes by another name. Am wondering if it is heavier, will have to try the real thing some day.

EmiliasNana

I used Hobbs 80/20 with Minkie on a king sized quilt for our DD and I bet it weighs 50# Personally I like the Minkie without batting, which makes it cuddly and soft draping. If you want more warmth, I would use a very THIN poly batting so as not to increase the weight.