RitaFaye

I did see the fleece thread here and read it all
but my question is- I have 60 inch width fleece
and need to extend it to 72 inches if I can't take it off the bottom and add to the sides as the stretch needs to go side to side
how do I extend it........thanks Rita

meemersmom

Hi Rita. I use fleece for backing a lot. I don't piece the backing any differently than I would if using regular cotton. Here's a link to some tips on how/when to piece you might find helpful...http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/backings.htm

quilticing

The nap and stretch need to go in the same direction. If you HAVE to, carefully piece it (no distortion) and then proceed with quilting or tying. I wouldn't want to put it on a longarm roller if the stretch wasn't consistent.

quilticing

She doesn't mention grain of fabric. Lengthwise-no stretch. Important for wall hangings that are hung one way for a long time. Fleece and Minkee should be handled as a knit, which they are.

meemersmom

Since I use it frequently, I am aware fleece is a a knit and that stretch and direction are considerations. I also don't use it myself, and wouldn't imagine others, would use it as backing for anything that would be hung --- that just doesn't make sense. With the expense of these fabrics, too, much better choices can be made that cost far less per yard.

RitaFaye

Thanks everyone, and thanks for the link.....Next time I will know -----for this time I decided to put it inside. So far it is going good.........

eeraemore

Just wanted to say that I put fleece on the back of a quilt, recently, and I love it!