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Posted on: 12/31/15 2:14 PM ET
I know a number of you use fleece as backing but I keep thinking that if I put that fuzzy side down next to my feed dogs really bad things will happen. Is there a certain type of fleece to use/stay away from? Surely I don't put a big piece of stabilizer under the whole quilt? Is it actually put on after the quilting part like a separate layer? Now that I've finally done a beginning quilting class, I'd like to make some nice soft blankies for my dogs as somewhat useful practice pieces.
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Posted on: 12/31/15 2:26 PM ET
I've used a good polar fleece as a background, there is a bit of stretch when you are laying it out. Use a better quality brand as it will pill a little over time. one of my favourite quilts has polar fleece on the back and despite best efforts it shown a bit of wear.
  
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Posted on: 12/31/15 2:34 PM ET
I just finished sewing 4 large denim quilted throws backed with navy blue fleece. Fuzzy side out. Absolutely no problems with sewing machine. No fuzz in bobbin. I do wash and dry my fleece to match the washing and drying that I will use for the throws.
  
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Posted on: 12/31/15 3:35 PM ET
I am not a quilter at all but the puffy jacket I am making needs quilting and the bathrobe will be quilted. The suggestion I found on Crazy Coats is to use an underlay to top the feed dogs such as organza but something cheap? or inexpensive.

My projects will then be lined. Best wishes to you and happy new year 2016.
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Posted on: 12/31/15 4:36 PM ET
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Actually, I foresaw large chunks of fabric bound up in the feed dogs, but perhaps I'm concerned over nothing. I suppose if I use a straight stitch plate it will increase my chances of success. I just don't want to do something bone headed to ruin my machine.
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Posted on: 12/31/15 4:38 PM ET
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Tissue paper maybe?
  
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Posted on: 12/31/15 5:03 PM ET
I use micro fleece and minky almost exclusively for quilt backs. No need to stabilize, your feed dogs should handle it just fine!


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Posted on: 12/31/15 5:10 PM ET
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I have made a lot of things with fleece and never had one hiccup from the sewing machine...or overlocker. I have several throws that I embroidered on the machine, then either backed with cotton fabric or left with the back open.

The only problem I can foresee is that if you use the straight stitch plate (as you suggested) then you are limited to straight stitches....whereas fleece (being a knit) works better with stretch stitches.

Of course, that's not to say fluff/lint/etc won't get into your machine, but clean it when you have finished and change the needle. Put a drop of oil on the bobbin case and you are ready for your next project.

I use a ballpoint needle for fleece so there are no skipped stitches...mostly I use woolly nylon or poly, but sometimes I use regular thread depends what colour is needed. The embroidery is done with Rayon thread.

  
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Posted on: 12/31/15 5:28 PM ET
I use polar fleece on most of the baby quilts I make so that they can be washed in the washing machine. Two layer quilt top and fleece.

I have never experienced a problem with my sewing machine or served when sewing fleece.

I mainly free motion my quilts and the fleece does drag however I use a supreme slider which stops that wee problem.

I use universal, microtex or denim needles to quilt with.
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Posted on: 12/31/15 5:58 PM ET
Thanks all! Sounds like my concerns were unfounded then. I just dreaded the though of facing my dealer with a wad of fleece jammed in the machine if I wasn't supposed to sew on it that way. I far prefer to learn from others mistakes :D.
  
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