I’ve decided against the pieced back that I did last night since it has a small pattern. Since the Amish traditionally don’t use patterned fabric, and I’m shooting for something close, I set the back aside for the next one. Though the local store doesn’t usually offer much selection they fortunately they just got several bolts of solid quilt backing fabric in, and there was a red that fit perfectly. Cool beans.
Thanks for the information on the thread Loretta. I think I’ve colors enough to do it, though I might have to dig for the lavender.