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    Old 11-01-2013, 09:54 AM
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    Here in south Texas it doesn't get that cold, in fact hardly ever. I'm making a quilt and putting fleece as the backing. Would it quilt up ok without batting? I've never skipped batting before.
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    Old 11-01-2013, 09:59 AM
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    Yes it will be just fine!
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    Old 11-01-2013, 10:32 AM
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    I haven't done it before but would think with the thickness of the fleece that it would be about the same as batting and cotton so I don't see why it wouldn't work.
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    Old 11-01-2013, 10:57 AM
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    No reason to use it if you are using fleece. Flannel might even be a little cooler.
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    Old 11-01-2013, 11:02 AM
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    Originally Posted by quiltstringz
    I haven't done it before but would think with the thickness of the fleece that it would be about the same as batting and cotton so I don't see why it wouldn't work.
    I too have never done this before but I agree that it will probably work.
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    Old 11-01-2013, 11:25 AM
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    Fleece makes a very nice backing, without batting!
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    Old 11-01-2013, 01:33 PM
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    I live in Florida and love my fleece backed quilts. They are softer that batting quilts.
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    Old 11-01-2013, 04:29 PM
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    I use fleece as batting/backing on all of my foundation pieced string block tops and love it! Since it'a bit stretchy I highly recommend using 505 basting spray to make the quilting process go smoothly though.
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    My DD has made several without batting, she used flannel as well as Fleece, she preferred the flannel said it was not as hot
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    Old 11-01-2013, 06:00 PM
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    I'll bet the thinnest Dream cotton and a lightweight backing like a thin muslin would be cooler. Fleece doesn't breathe, in my experience. That said, i did make a quilt with that batt but used heavier fabrics and it was very warm. But with thin fabrics, like the 30s reproductions, it was almost weightless.

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