Extra pieces from my bargello - thinking about using them as a backing

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02-18-2016, 09:52 AM

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Homemother

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Originally Posted by Skhf

Just a thought. Couldn't you quilt them separately then sew them together and bind or maybe even birth them? For reversible wallhangings this is what I do. My batting is thin so the two layers together are fine and the quilt is not washed as frequently as a bed quilt would be. Nice job on both. I really like the waves on your backing.

This is a very good idea. If I did this, I could also tack it together (i.e., tie) in stragetic areas so that the shifting is minimized. What do you think?

02-18-2016, 09:54 AM

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tessagin

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Quilting on the front will only enhance the back. Go for it. It's gorgeous!

02-18-2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeanne S

I love to have a pieced design on the back of a quilt. Kinda makes it reversible. Don't worry about how the quilting falls on the back, just do it the way you want on the front.

I agree. It would make a great reversible quilted item.

02-18-2016, 10:48 AM

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I think that is a great idea! Your quilt is beautiful....and the back will be too. Don't worry about how the quilting will look on the back, just worry about the front. The back will end up looking just fine. And don't rule out SITD. That is how I quilt all of my Bargello quilts.

Dina