backing question
#1
I am a newbie and doing my first lap quilt. When doing backing, how should u sew two pieces together to have enough for the whole back. Do u just sew a seam down the middle? Will that add too much stress?
#2
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Hi Mona, there is a teaching about backings by John Flynn that should be helpful for you.
http://flynnquilt.com/media/uploads/...onalpb1103.pdf
Pam M
http://flynnquilt.com/media/uploads/...onalpb1103.pdf
Pam M
Quilt Backing Info by John Flynn
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#4
Originally Posted by mona202
Thank you, I will check it out and see if I can do it! Wish me luck.
#5
There are many ways to do the back. I've pieced down the middle with great results...no issues with stress on the seam. Usually I will add blocks or a section with a contrasting fabric and stretch my backing fabric, which is great if you're a little short. Some people put a seam down both sides of the selvedge, then cut one piece in the middle. This gives a fabric's width in the center and 2 narrow strips on either side.
I've looked into the diagonal method before and it required more thinking than I wanted to do. ;)
I've looked into the diagonal method before and it required more thinking than I wanted to do. ;)
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The traditional method is to use two lengths (fabric the length of the quilt). Split one in half lengthwise, then sew a half to each side of the uncut length. This results in the back having two seams. Traditionally a single seam down the middle has been avoided.
The Flynn method shows how to achieve a similar result with less than 2 lengths of fabric (saves on fabric cost). To be honest, I just can't seem to stay with his explanation long enough to actually use it.
The Flynn method shows how to achieve a similar result with less than 2 lengths of fabric (saves on fabric cost). To be honest, I just can't seem to stay with his explanation long enough to actually use it.
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