backing question
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Originally Posted by milp04
Hi Mona, there is a teaching about backings by John Flynn that should be helpful for you.
http://flynnquilt.com/media/uploads/...onalpb1103.pdf
Pam M
http://flynnquilt.com/media/uploads/...onalpb1103.pdf
Pam M
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Originally Posted by mona202
Originally Posted by mona202
Thank you, I will check it out and see if I can do it! Wish me luck.
John's method is how to figure out what fabric you need, and to cut and sew the backing together. It is generally not good to have a seam line directly straight down the middle. The next possible way is to have two seam lines on each side with the middle section being the largest. If the quilt is to be stored part of the year it stays better over time with the diagonal seam.
Hope this makes sense.
Pam M
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boy, i hate piecing backings..
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/techni...backs_ss1.html
i do like to use the leftover fabrics from the front, onto the back,even if it is just the homemade label!
i also like to use 90 wide muslin,bleached or natural for the backs of bigger quilts..
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/techni...backs_ss1.html
i do like to use the leftover fabrics from the front, onto the back,even if it is just the homemade label!
i also like to use 90 wide muslin,bleached or natural for the backs of bigger quilts..
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Although I had also been taught to not just have 1 seam down the middle, I have been doing quilts that way for yrs and have never had a problem. Some of these "rules" are outdated so long as you use good quality fabric and batting. Also, I piece my backings horizontally instead of vertically as it takes less fabric.
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