KimmieH

ok....i have decided to give fleece a try.

I have my quilt top done. and have selected the fleece for backing.
Based on what i read in other post..i see a batting is not necessary or recommended so i wont be doing that.

now....i would like to just fold the edges of the fleece over the top of quilt to use as binding. any hints/directions on that?

also--does the fleece have a right/wrong side?
i got the one thats currently on sale at joanns..(the one thats not suppose to pile up -but clerk said dont bet on it LOL)

Do i need to quilt in before doing the binding edges? How would you recommend it...the pattern in a churn dash...and its a crib size quilt.

Thanks in advance :)
KimmieH

oatw13

Is there a wrong and right side to fleece?

Yes, there is. Gently stretch the edge of the fabric that has been cut across from selvage to selvage. The fabric will curl to the wrong side.

Found here: http://www.homefamily.net/index.php?...g_with_fleece/

amma

Yes, quilt before doing the binding :D:D:D

sewwhat85

good info i didnt know that

babyfireo4

never even thought of using fleece as a backing! What a neat idea.

ckcowl

i use fleece and minkie alot for backs...a couple things...use a stretch stitch, if possible lessen the pressure the foot puts on the fabric (to help with drag) some machines allow this, others do not...if it's possible it helps. since you are not using a batting you do not have to worry about density of quilting...just enough to hold it together is enough, i recommend a large swooping all over design. or you could just do a few lines down and across...you don't need alot of quilting. after it is quilted then you trim your backing to about an inch larger around the quilt (if you are going to turn under the edge)then turn it to the front, pin well and stitch it down. when laying your sandwich out be careful to not stretch the fleece just smooth out the wrinkles...and baste well.

Diecy

I've seen fleece quilted and it quilts up nicely. I didn't think it would look as good as it did.

0tis

Great advice - I have considered using fleece also - great topic.

KimmieH

thanks! will give a shot

SuzanneG

This is great information. I've never used fleece or Minkie on the backs of my quilts, though I've often thought of doing it. So my question is, while it seems most pull the fleece around to make the binding, how does using regular cotton binding work out when fleece is on the back? Thanks! :D