Also wanted to point out that judges are indeed a breed of our own. (Yes, I have judged several times before in different states) Some DO care if the back & front work well together & would deduct points if they don't. Others don't care about that so much, more about the workmanship. From what I'm seeing lately, judges who personally like the newer trends are the ones who are most likely going to deduct for mismatched backing choices. More traditional-preferring judges, not so much. Sadly, a truth about judges is that many of them judge from their personal preferences way too much, failing to adequately reward the quilter for HER vision/artistry in addition to her workmanship. (I'll get off my soapbox now...)