Originally Posted by
Jeanne S
I think it is your preference. A vertical seam is the most common I think. I will often do a little piecing on the back like adding in a couple of blocks like on the front or piecing together several complementary fabrics so have seams in the back going both directions.
It depends on what is the simplest way to piece with the dimension of the top. I also throw in leftover fabrics on the back to save on having to buy too much fabric. I mostly do charity quilts and my budget is always tight.