I have a table cover I want to finish up. ( after I finish the last couple of swap blocks I'm almost done with.)

Once in the past I used fleece to back one and was able to quilt it without the bulk of batting. The fleece minimized the bumps from the seams so you could put a glass on it without it being tipsy. I don't think I have enough thin fleece to back this one, and I was wondering if felt would work.

The table topper is for a side table next to the couch so it needs to be smooth after quilting. It is a half hexi pattern and I plan to machine quilt 1/4 inch from the hexi seams.

Any thoughts or advice?

Leigh