Backing for wall hanging
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Backing for wall hanging
Hi all,
I am turning my sister's wedding dress into a wall hanging quilt but I've never made a hanging quilt before. The top is satin and I'm using a wool batting. I plan on using a sleeve across the top for hanging because I've read that will help maintain the shape.
What I'm not sure about is what type of fabric for the batting. I could use satin of course - I've found a white that is a decent match (can't match the blue for anything) but I'm not sure I should use satin. First it seems overkill, and second I would think I should use something more durable as it will rub against the wall. Cotton (broadcloth or muslin?) would be my usual go to but it seems a bit dull. Would that even matter? I mean it'll be on the back and never seen. Would a batik be better?
I'm torn. Any advice?
Thanks
I am turning my sister's wedding dress into a wall hanging quilt but I've never made a hanging quilt before. The top is satin and I'm using a wool batting. I plan on using a sleeve across the top for hanging because I've read that will help maintain the shape.
What I'm not sure about is what type of fabric for the batting. I could use satin of course - I've found a white that is a decent match (can't match the blue for anything) but I'm not sure I should use satin. First it seems overkill, and second I would think I should use something more durable as it will rub against the wall. Cotton (broadcloth or muslin?) would be my usual go to but it seems a bit dull. Would that even matter? I mean it'll be on the back and never seen. Would a batik be better?
I'm torn. Any advice?
Thanks
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Even if you can't match the blue exactly, I think a cotton print that has white and blue close to it would be my first choice. Of course it would help if it was all wedding-y and such. Can you describe the shade something that is close? I have a fairly large piece of white background wedding fabric that has a couple of colors of blue but they are sort of time specific too -- but since it is wedding related probably good enough. How big of a piece would you be needing?
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