Actually, there is a book out there exactly for quilting from the back. You either follow the motifs on the back or if you want to use a heavy thread that won't go thru the needle, put it in the bobbin and quilt from the back. I did it on a small quilt because I couldn't see what I was doing on the front cause the fabric was so wild and the eyes don't work like they used to. So it's not a silly question - I've never heard anything silly when it comes to quilting anyway- do your own thing and enjoy it!! That's the beauty of this hobby (or passion) :) Marlene