Originally Posted by Deborahlees

ok....so I have been sewing, piecing and quilting for ever.....
was working on 'sandwiching' a lap quilt today and wondering......what do you consider a 'general rule'
for backing fabric....
Print or solid.....
seam down seam across.....
cut off salvage edge ????
match bobbin thread to backing color or.....
match bobbin thread to top thread so it doesn't show on top ?????