kellyer21

Hi. I'm beginning on my third quilt, I'm still in the learning process. :-) I was wondering if I could use fleece for batting in my qayg project, or any quilt for that matter? Thanks!

francie yuhas

I'll be interested in other opinions,but I wouldn't use it as batting. I think it would slip around too much,and be hard to quilt.

bj

I think it would work. Then the fleece would be the back and no need for batting. Maybe try a sample block and see if you like the look and feel if it.

kellyer21

I think I will try a sample block with no backing, just fleece, thanks.

quiltstringz

I haven't done it (yet) but know that others have and I haven't heard anything negative. Seems like it would be the same weight as cotton and batting together

SlightlyOffQuilter

I use fleece ALL the time for batting with cotton backing ! Use the 505 spray to baste, because that will stop all slipping of the fleece in the middle ! My grandmother has made it VERY clear that she ONLY wants fleece batting in the quilts I make her from now on because they are so light weight yet soooo warm !

Stitchnripper

I have used fleece before with fine results, between front and back, not as backing, but, not in QAYG. But, I would consider it for sure.

Rose Marie

Ive made one QAYG and would not use fleece at all. It is a different process with the quilting and the bringing the backing to the front for sashing. Fleece would be a hassel to use.

sap

I've used fleece as backing in a baby quilt, but I pinned really heave to keep it from slipping. turned out ok as far as I was concerned.

SlightlyOffQuilter

When I do QAYG, I piece each block , then sandwich each block with backing and quilt each block one at a time. I join them with single fold binding strips 1 1/2 inch on the back first, then 2 inch on the top. Doing it this way you do not see the stitches from the back joining as they are hidden under the top sashing. I have used fleece as batting for this method with no issue, using 505 to baste.