mrspete

Has anyone ever done the pieced top twice for both sides, instead of a solid fabric as the backing?

gotthebug

As a matter of fact, I am attempting to do just that right now. The front and back will be different patterns using the same fabrics. We'll see how it turns out.

CRH

I tried to, but when it came time to put them together, I decided to make 2 quilts instead of just ONE! :D

amma

I have a couple started LOL I am using bigger blocks for the back than for the front... I was trying to eliminate some of the bulk from the seams :wink: :D:D:D

mrspete

I would love to see it. Can you post a pic when you get it done? yeah the bulk might be a factor. I saw one post where you clip and easement at the intersections, just a slight notch to help it lay flat. You could do a tut on it, ya know !!! Thanks, blessings, Ruth

craftybear

that sounds like a cool idea, please post pictures for us

ckcowl

all the time. most of my quilts are 2 quilts in one...that way, if a person wants a change they can flip it over and have a new look...sometimes i use flannel on one side and regular cotton on the other...fall/winter and spring/summer.it is more fun than just a whole cloth backing...although every once in awhile i do one of those and it looks as good on the back once it's quilted...may as well be a whole new quilt ;)
the only problem? if hand quilting you wind up with lots of seams to work with...machine quilting it's not such an issue.

earthwalker

Thanks for raising this..I am contemplating it for my next project (machine construction/quilting...if brave enough). I thought it may be do-able so it's interesting to read what other's do.

dkabasketlady

I've got one that's a UFO!!! I'm a handquilter & I started thinking about quilting this with all the seams and put it back into the closet until I rethink it some more. It'll probably be two separate quilts,lol!!

quiltmom04

I've done it several times and really like the look. I did it the first time because I ran short of fabric, but now I plan them that way. But I do make the pieces on the back MUCH bigger - at least a FQ or larger. It helps cut down on the bulk, it's not as "stretchy" and you still have a 2 sided quilt.