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Old 04-09-2015, 12:08 PM
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Judith1005
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Originally Posted by Jeanne S
I design simple patterns or blocks from my leftover fabrics. Usually use these pieced areas on only 1/4 or 1/3 of the back, with the rest in two large uncut pieces. Here are a few pictures of my pieced backs. I almost always piece the back, because I like using up leftovers and I think it adds interest to the overall look of the quilt. I do try to use coordinating colors on the back with the front, even if they are not the exact same fabrics that I used on the front (but I do try to use at least a few of the front fabrics on the back to "tie" it together).
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Jeannie S, thank you so much for all your pictures on pieced backs. I will be bookmarking this thread. It is very inspirational. Will help me use up my own stash when it's not in the budget to just run out and buy backing fabric. They all look fabulous!
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