Mousie

I have done both, but especially like using packed prints, bc it hides stitching. I do want my back to have colors like front.
Will be piecing in future for larger bed quilts, bc I am learning how to quilt in sections. (book by marti mitchell). I have fibro. and I think this will definitely be better for me.
It's a great book for those interested. Easier than you would think. If you like lap or baby size quilts, It's just like making four or whatever, (she has about 6 different ways to choose from), and putting them together. C

lulu

Any easy way to back your quilt without wasting material is the John Flynn method. Just go to his website for instructions. You don't need wider fabric for his method. :lol:

butterflywing

i wait until joann's has a 50% off coupon then i buy their $9.95 wide backing.
it has the feel of a really nice soft muslin, is printed in several colors, and at 1/2 price and no shipping, i don't think it can be beat.

Mousie

THANK YOU, BUTTERFLYWING! that is an exxxxcellent idea. sometimes i can't use coupon or end up saving on a very low cost item. :D

dlf0122quilting

I also use that coupon on a quilt book I have been wanting or a large quantitiy of rolled batting.

Mousie

dlf22quilting wrote:
I also use that coupon on a quilt book I have been wanting or a large quantitiy of rolled batting.

another great idea. i have used it on books before, but batting and backing are fixin to be a lot more accessible to me now! :-)

GailG

Shadow, when you buy ahead, not knowing how much you'll need (for the size of your yet-to-be-made quilt), how much of the wide fabric do you purchase?