Originally Posted by
Jeanne S
I am not really sure what kind of mishaps you are worried about. I piece most of my backs creatively using leftover fabrics and blocks from the front. Never had a problem with them holding together or causing problem in the quilting process---either when I quilt them myself on DSM or I have them quilted by a long armer.
I agree with Jeanne. Working with donated fabric, it seems I am always running short so I have to piece the backing. If I have the length, then I just usually insert the extra fabrics I have leftover. Just finishing up the binding on this quilt. Here is a photo of the backing.