If you want the softest ever fabric for the back of the quilt for a baby, I would recommend Minky. You won't find anything softer or more luxurious. In our fabric store, children loved to stroke the Minky. It is unbelieveably soft. you can look at some here (
http://www.chenillemagic.com/mall/ch...lvetfabric.asp ) but the best thing to do is go to a fabric store that carries it so you can touch it. It is delightful.