58-60" wide
12-27-2012, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by erstan947
Pieced backing can be as beautiful as the front
I like to use fabrics from the front to accent the backing. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...a-t120335.html This is a link to one I did for DGD. Maybe you can get some ideas.
I like to use fabrics from the front to accent the backing. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...a-t120335.html This is a link to one I did for DGD. Maybe you can get some ideas.
12-27-2012, 09:34 AM
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You might look at www.craftsy.com for their free class on creative quilt backs. It might make you more comfortable with the process.
12-27-2012, 11:30 AM
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Not opposed, just not sure if that is what I should do, or was I missing something. I want to be sure I do it right.
If you hang around here for while you'll find that there really is no "right way." It's your choice. I think it's part of the learning process we all go through to develop our own personal style. I look forward to seeing your quilt.
Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Not opposed, just not sure if that is what I should do, or was I missing something. I want to be sure I do it right.
12-27-2012, 11:30 AM
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[QUOTE=salden;5742969]
Not opposed, just not sure if that is what I should do, or was I missing something. I want to be sure I do it right.
There is no ONE way that is right. You can use a panel of some sort and frame it. You can piece the back as in a couple examples here. You can find 108" & more backings on line and often in stores. You can do simple seams. You can seam it up and down or you can seam it across.
Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Not opposed, just not sure if that is what I should do, or was I missing something. I want to be sure I do it right.
12-27-2012, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by salden
Not opposed, just not sure if that is what I should do, or was I missing something. I want to be sure I do it right.
12-27-2012, 12:01 PM
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Just to show you the variety of wide backings out there check Backside Fabrics. (I'm not affiliated with them or anything, they just have a large assortment to look at!) And some of the fabrics are 118" wide. Sometimes I'll buy wide fabric on sale to use as regular fabric in quilts...you can get some great deals this way.
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