does it matter which way backing goes

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10-25-2011, 08:27 AM

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hsquiltingmom

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Originally Posted by BKrenning

I don't think it matters which way the backing goes, either. My only concern would be how it's going to be quilted. If by hand, does a needle go through it easily? If by machine, is the needle going to cause the fabric to develop runs? I haven't figured out how others can use some of the blended fabrics without the runs. I'll be curious to see your results. Why did you choose tricot fabric?

I chose tricot because I have two quilts made of tricot and they make really nice quilts. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the tricot is used to make temple quilts for weddings. It is nice and soft and for doing whole cloth quilts they are great.

10-25-2011, 08:41 AM

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AliKat

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Since I like to use pieced backings with planned over blocks, I don't see what the difference is for a bed quilt.

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10-25-2011, 10:22 AM

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Maia B

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Interesting fabric choice, thanks for sharing!

10-25-2011, 10:41 AM

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eastermarie

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Do you find that the quilts with that tricot backing tend to slip off the bed during sleep because the backing is so slick? And the stitching never causes a runner?

10-25-2011, 01:40 PM

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I do find that if a tricot quilt is backed with tricot, they do slide off the bed. Both of my quilts are that way. I back mine with either flannel, cotton, or poly/cotton blends and they stay on much better. I have never had a problem with the quilting causing running, it is usually my ring that causes that.

I love these quilts and they are really warm. I have a list of quilts to do that are for one of my best friends married children (my kids refer to her as grandma), and one for my daughter and son-in-law, after I get the one done I am working on for my granddaughter. My niece is finally having a girl after 5 boys, so I am thinking I will do one for her as well.