No I do all the time either from the back to the front or from the front to the back also. I do this with kids and utility quilts mostly. Also it needs to work with the fabrics. I like it on baby quilts as you have a much softer edge. I know some people are concerned about it wearing through quicker but I have never had that yet. I have a friend who only rolls from back to frotn. She also always uses muslin for the back, something I seldom do. I think it is a great way to bind the quilt and it can also safe money on binding.