Originally Posted by
Jingle
Since I make kids quilts for foster kids in my county I don't worry much about the backings. I make scrappy quilts so I am sure to get at least some colors the kid will like. I have been buying backings at Hobby Lobby. They are a bit pricey. I buy 2yards and can get two backings and some left for piecing. I will have to start piecing backings as I pay for everything I use. I make quilts at least 43" x 57" or 58". With inflation being what it is I must use what I have. My aim is for them to be nice looking on one side and to be warm.
I think that is great, I am sure the kids like to have their own quilt, some of my first quilts I bought the fabric at Ben Franklin. They have been gone from here a long, long time, I still have one quilt I made of fabric from there and yes, it is faded and worn but still holding together. It must be 35 or so years old, washed many times, and always on a bed. I use it on the dog's twin bed now. Yes, he has is own twin bed and bedroom. Actually he has two dog beds too and his own recliner in the living room. Actually, he has way more beds and chairs then I do. How did that happen!