backing fabric
#21
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 321
I prefer to use the wide backings, if possible. Check out marshalldrygoods, carolinacottoncompany, and backsidefabrics--their prices are very reasonable. I agree with felinefanatic that it is cheaper in the long run (and much less time-consuming) to use the wide fabrics.
#22
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Posts: 939
If I have enough left over material I piece the backing. I really love pieced backings. Next I go to my stash to see if I have something that will work. I don't always use a coordinating material. Sometimes I like a surprise when the quilt is turned over.
#23
I made a Christmas quilt for my sister and pieced the back. Now I'm second guessing because I think it looks like I was too cheap to buy backing fabric. I used left over fabric, left over blocks and embroidered the label right onto the back. I did have enough to make the binding all red. I love the pieced bindings but didn't want to piece both backing and binding. Hope she likes it.
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#27
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Carroll, Iowa
Posts: 3,487
I too like the backing fabrics but if I can't find just the "RIGHT ONE" to go with the quilt plus if I have a lot of scraps or block sections leftover I'll piece the backing. I hate to have leftovers and with the price of fabrics these days can't waste them. I find the pieced backings give character to the quilt on both sides.
Also I found a really nice backing fabric in a sateen at my local fabric shop. Don't know how many colors it comes in but I know white, beige and blacks. I find buying backing fabrics are most times cheaper than regular fabrics if you consider you're getting 3+ yards across for the price per yard down. The sateen has a nice sheen to it and drapes beautifully. Just made a quilt using all my black scraps from the sateen. Liked it so well I went back and bought more along with their white.
Also I found a really nice backing fabric in a sateen at my local fabric shop. Don't know how many colors it comes in but I know white, beige and blacks. I find buying backing fabrics are most times cheaper than regular fabrics if you consider you're getting 3+ yards across for the price per yard down. The sateen has a nice sheen to it and drapes beautifully. Just made a quilt using all my black scraps from the sateen. Liked it so well I went back and bought more along with their white.
#28
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: in the sticks of PA
Posts: 2,312
I have always used wide backing fabric not muslin, usually I buy Kona or the pretty backing fabrics. However, if I'm making the quilt for a child or someone who likes scrappy then that's the backing they get. I was taught never to use sheets but now that is acceptable.
#30
I get wide backing on sale. If you multiply the yardage needed on the 44" fabric (usually need like7 yards) vs the 108" wide (3-1/2 or 4 at most) I find the cost is comparable. Wider is easier!!
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