I agree with you about making the backs but to get exactly what you want you have to go with just regular yardage. Right now I am going shopping to get fabric for the back of my granddaughter's quilt. I want a backing that will be reversible so if they want a change, they can just flip the quilt over. They are using it as a breadspread also. It's for a double bed for a 10 year old and a 2 year old to share. I think the bigger challenge than making the quilt back will be for my daughter to get these two to share a room in harmony. That is quite an age span but space is an issue so that's just the way it will be. As kids we always had to share a bed/room and thought nothing of it. It will be interesting. Just wanted to let you know you are not alone on doing backings. I also machine quilt my own quilts so I have to get down on the floor and baste it too. I'm 69 so that can be interesting - why is it that it is so hard to get back up when you get older or is it just me??????????????????