Backing of a Quilt
#42
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I understand from seasoned quilters that using printed fabrics for backings will hide any minor mistakes you might make while quilting. Solid color, muslin, etc tends to show every stitch.
If you're short of fabric to complete the backing, many quilters work in extra fabric from the quilt top fabrics. You're the only one that knows this didn't start out as an artistic endeavor.
I currently have waaaaaaay to much calico print in my stash, so I'm currently doing a simple patchwork of these and using it as backing. When I get tired of that, I start using something else LOL
I guess the bottom line is whatever works for you "it's a good thing"
If you're short of fabric to complete the backing, many quilters work in extra fabric from the quilt top fabrics. You're the only one that knows this didn't start out as an artistic endeavor.
I currently have waaaaaaay to much calico print in my stash, so I'm currently doing a simple patchwork of these and using it as backing. When I get tired of that, I start using something else LOL
I guess the bottom line is whatever works for you "it's a good thing"
#48
I love some of the leftover fabric incorporated onto the backing. Gives a plain back some character! I know some quilt judges have admired the creativity of backs and didn't give or take away points on thie judging the quilts.
#49
Usually it is because there isn't enough backing fabric for the width of the quilt. I personally look for a fabric with a pattern of some kind that I can use as a quilting design. If I don't know what to quilt, I can use the design of the fabric, and put the quilt on the machine upside down( backing on top). Works for me!
#50
Originally Posted by bjeriann
I usually do a plain or one fabric back but the last quilt I did I mis measured and had to piece it. So I got creative, I like the out come.
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