Fleece vs Batting
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Fleece vs Batting
I keep reading about using fleece in runners, table mats and quilts. Would you replace the batting in a quilt with fleece and do you get much loft. I like the quilted look and use real high loft battings.
Thanks,
Evelyn
Thanks,
Evelyn
#2
I use fleece for the backing on all of my quilts...so far I haven't felt the need to add batting to the mix, but I might try that sometime. I think my quilts look 'quilted', and I love the design on the back. Fleece without batting requires less quilting too. You might try it for a couch throw and see what you think. Personally, I'm sold.
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Love fleece...
I use fleece for the backing on all of my quilts...so far I haven't felt the need to add batting to the mix, but I might try that sometime. I think my quilts look 'quilted', and I love the design on the back. Fleece without batting requires less quilting too. You might try it for a couch throw and see what you think. Personally, I'm sold.
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I use fleece for the backing on all of my quilts...so far I haven't felt the need to add batting to the mix, but I might try that sometime. I think my quilts look 'quilted', and I love the design on the back. Fleece without batting requires less quilting too. You might try it for a couch throw and see what you think. Personally, I'm sold.
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I tend to still use batting in my quilts with fleece backings- just my preference- if i'm using fleece for backing it's because I want a good, heavy, warm quilt- the batting just adds to that- along with adding additional loft. the woodsy, flying geese one I recently posted has a camo fleece backing and dream cotton batting.
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Location: Utah
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I've made two unsuccessful attempts at using fleece for backing. Both were without batting. They looked okay before washing but seemed wonky after. On the first, nothing was pre-washed. On the second everything was pre-washed. I did a minimum amount of quilting, straight lines only. I like the idea of fleece backing and would appreciate any tips or advice you might offer.
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Which type of fleece are you referring to?
Fleece you buy on the bolt in the interfacing section of the store? Usually Pellon Fleece
Fleece that is used for clothing and blankets that are tied on all sides?
Flannel that is often referred to as fleece?
Fleece you buy on the bolt in the interfacing section of the store? Usually Pellon Fleece
Fleece that is used for clothing and blankets that are tied on all sides?
Flannel that is often referred to as fleece?
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