cblevins Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 I read something on another forum about using fleece in quilting. Since I am new, I thought this would be the place to find out if that is possible. Cheri Blevins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspingler Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Sure is. You just have to be careful not to let it stretch. You can use batting or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 I've used fleece with great success. the key is not to over tighten it or it will stretch and when you take it off it will pucker like crazy. I load the salvage ends to the rollers and don't clamp it too tight on the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieqwv Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 I do lots of fleece, just finished 4 last week. Some are double fleece, some are backed with fleece. The important part is to make your sandwich loose on the frame, pulling tight makes it stretch. Some done with fleece http://sandyquilts.blogspot.com/search?q=fleece Here's just one double. http://sandyquilts.blogspot.com/2009/11/high-school-band-donations.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 As above Fleece and Minkee are wonderful backings. I do prefer to use a light batting in my Quilt sandwich though. Gives better body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Thanks for the info! I am so excited after seeing the pictures. I bought a ton of fleece from Hancocks online Thanksgiving day sale. I can't wait for the boxes to start arriving! Cheri Blevins P.S. This forum is absolutely the BEST!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAQuilts Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Sandy love your fleece quilt. How do you clip around the corners? I have some fleece I was thinking about making it up into a quilt and like the way you clipped the edges. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I love using fleece for backers. They quilt so nicely with texture. Sometimes I add batting, but on a few quilts I just have the top plus the fleece backer (no batt) and it quilts very nicely. I've also used Minkee as a backer with success. And, Yesterday I stepped out of my comfort zone and decided to make a lap quilt (gift for a friend) using Minkee as the top and the back! I used Hobbs 80 20 as the batt. It quilted beautifull but girls.... it aint no fun to frog minkee cuz the stitches sink into the Minkee fibers and is hard to see. But, in the end it turned out very nice. Don't ask me why I did this (beating fist to forehead) but I decided to machine stitch Minkee as the binding! GOOD GRIEF! I am glad I gave myself 4 inches to work with as the binding but still...that was a PITA. But ask me if I will ever do this again and NOOOO it was just too much to do the top + back as minkee, but the result was luciously soft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Hi Cheri, I've been doing a lot of fleece quilts as gifts, and sold a few. It is the most "forgiving" quilting you will ever do! And a lot of fun! I buy two yards of fleece for large sofa type throws which allows me to do a 3" to 4" inch cut fringe. There is a very good tutorial on Vivian Love's Blog, and this is how I learned to do the fleece quilts. http://quiltswithlove.blogspot.com/2007/08/purse-dog-wants-to-share.html If you want to take a look at a few of the ones I've completed here is a link to my Picasa album "Fleece Quilts". http://picasaweb.google.com/angiesquilting/FleeceQuilts?feat=directlink BTW: Joann's had anti pill and most of their novelty print fleece on sale today. 50% off. I don't know if that sale run tomorrow too. I bought enough to make two more large fleece quilts today. Solid fleece is very nice quilted with a pantograph. Tip: Have fun! and don't tension anything (rollers or sides) too tight. You can even up the edges afterwards when you trim the selvages. You just need to get it loaded and keep the layers rolling straight. (mostly) Fleece wants to move all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Angie, Your quilts are beautiful and the link for directions very helpful. Hancocks online had their solid fleece for 1.75 and the novelty for 2.50 on Thanksgiving so I bought a lot to make up for Christmas gifts. I had not planned to quilt it but now can't wait to try. We have had Millie for about a month now and hubby has quilted 2 quilts beautifully! He loaded them and quilted them on his own. Things have not gone so well for me though. Maybe this will help. Cheri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieqwv Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Terry, after you decide how long you plan to cut the fringe then you cut out the corner .... I usually do 4 inch fringe for adults so I cut a 4 inch square out at the corners. Thank you for commenting on my posting. I also use my clamps on the sides just like a regular quilt. Slideshow of How I Do It http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/slideshow/561851607TnoiGV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAQuilts Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Thanks everyone for answering my question reguarding how to clip the corners. Can't wait to get one started now, I have a whole bolt and was waiting for inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Hi Sandy, Your green & white fleece quilt is great! Your tutorial --Great too! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieqwv Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 thanks Angie. I love the fleece ... the greeen/white I used white thread on the bottom and green on the top .... you'd never know as fleece sucks the thread in and poof disappears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbq Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Sandy, Great tutorial! I have a question about the fleece...... does it have a "right" side & a "wrong"side? If so , the right sides of each piece would face out?I've never sewed fleece & bought 2 two meter pieces to do a throw as a Christmas gift. Load with the selvedges pinned to take up roller, don't stretch & quilt away?? Thanks ..... Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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