patchwork quilt back
03-18-2014, 08:29 AM
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patchwork quilt back
I've been working on a quilt called Raining Cats and Dogs. Tons of applique and I used a ton of different fabrics. If I piece the backing with all the fabrics I use, would that look weird? Also, would all the seams make the backing weaker? I'd love everyone's opinion on this. Thanks!
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03-18-2014, 08:32 AM
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I make pieced backs all the time -- in essence, 95% of my quilts are reversible. I think using leftover fabrics from the front gives it a more cohesive look. I've never felt all the seams make the backing weaker -- I use good fabric, good thread, and the machine quilting locks everything together.
03-18-2014, 08:34 AM
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I don't think it would look weird. I've never thought of seams making a backing weak. I make double sided quilts all the time. It started out when I was making this really odd colored quilt and I didn't want any of 'that' fabric left over...and in my home. It was really outside of my comfort zone.
Good luck to you and your raining cats and dogs quilt!
Good luck to you and your raining cats and dogs quilt!
03-18-2014, 08:41 AM
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I do pieced backs all the time...which I design as I go. It makes for a reversible quilt and NO additions to my scrap " collection". It's fun to make up something on my own...just play without the stress of matching,squaring up etc.
03-18-2014, 09:14 AM
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I usually use larger pieces on the back just so that you don't encounter thickness from BOTH the top and bottom. It may cause a sewing machine to skip a stitch or two because of the thickness of the bulk.
03-18-2014, 09:39 AM
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I think it would be lovely and so many people make pieced backs that I don't think it would make it weaker. I hope you will post pics!
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03-18-2014, 09:57 AM
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I have done this several times and it is nice to use up some smaller pieces instead of going and buying the big stuff, although I do like the single piece backs as well, when I am giving it to someone special.
03-18-2014, 10:04 AM
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I never thought of the back being weaker by being pieced. I don't think that's a problem, and I piece most of my quilt backs to one degree or another. Here's one I pieced more than usual - http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...in-t23612.html
And once I pieced the back as if it were another top - http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...k-t216883.html.
I think piecing the back is a great way to use up scraps.
And once I pieced the back as if it were another top - http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...k-t216883.html.
I think piecing the back is a great way to use up scraps.
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