Question about quilts with fleece backing.
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Question about quilts with fleece backing.
Just wondering...for those of you who have made a quilt with fleece as the backing (without batting in the middle). Do you use the "birthing" method for those quilts, or do you quilt the usual way and then bind the edges?
If anyone has pictures I'd love to see them! Would like to finish up a little quilt I made (using the jelly roll race method) for my aunt, who's in a wheelchair. I'm thinking the fleece backing and lack of bulk from not using the batting would be idea for her.
If anyone has pictures I'd love to see them! Would like to finish up a little quilt I made (using the jelly roll race method) for my aunt, who's in a wheelchair. I'm thinking the fleece backing and lack of bulk from not using the batting would be idea for her.
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I finished one this week using cotton fabric like a panel, and fleece backing. I usually do "self binding" with the fleece, as long as the color goes well with the top. Turn the backing over one inch(to the front) and zig zag. Works fine for me.
I should mention it is important to have a nice neatly cut edge if you are doing this. I do not turn under the fleece edge.
I should mention it is important to have a nice neatly cut edge if you are doing this. I do not turn under the fleece edge.
Last edited by oldsewer; 12-07-2014 at 04:25 PM.
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Here's one of several kiddie quilts I did with a fleece backing and regular binding. The fleece is actually one of those inexpensive throws.
Front of the quilt:
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Fleece backing:
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Front of the quilt:
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Fleece backing:
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Thanks! I forgot all about turning the fleece binding to the outside... I think I have enough of a piece of fleece to do that, and I know it's pretty easy because I've done it before on a regular quilt.
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