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04-01-2011, 09:44 AM

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Really good idea!

04-01-2011, 11:17 AM

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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

I've been thinking of that lately and wondering how I would find the file. Thanks!!!!!

04-01-2011, 11:26 AM

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This board is just so dang helpful. I dont know what I would do without all of you. You are truly appreciated.

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04-01-2011, 11:29 AM

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I think the diagonal method is a good one but seems too much to do when you don't need to. However, I do not hand quilt so as it was said, that may make it much more worthwhile.

04-01-2011, 11:40 AM

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Thank you, I will check it out and see if I can do it! Wish me luck.

I checked it out but it shows more how to figure out how much you need and I was looking more for HOW to do the backing. Do I sew just one seam down the middle or should I cut it in thirds and have two seams down the back? I have the quilt top laid out on the floor on top of the backing fabric and I have enough with 1 inch borders around it. What do you do or how do you do it?

Hi Mona,

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.

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04-01-2011, 11:45 AM

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It does make sense. I am going to save the link as a favorite for when I need it, and I know I will

04-01-2011, 12:17 PM

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Hi Mona! I don't know John Flynn's method but another idea is to make the backing from several fabrics. It's fun and you end up with another design!! :D:D

04-01-2011, 12:19 PM

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Then it can be reversible! Sounds like a good plan, thank you

04-02-2011, 04:14 AM

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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..

04-02-2011, 04:54 AM

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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.