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Old 02-09-2011, 09:09 PM
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It depends on how much fabric I have left. Sometimes I just choose something that will "go" with it. One quilt will have a autumn theme and the back will be summery so I can change it over sometimes. Usually I have a simple print, or tone on tone for the back.
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Old 02-09-2011, 09:18 PM
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Mine dont always match, but I do like the back to be attractive,even if it is pieced.
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Old 02-09-2011, 10:27 PM
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Mine rarely match. I like a surprise on the backs of my quilts.
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Old 02-10-2011, 12:11 AM
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Depending on the look I want for the quilt I rarely do it.
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Old 02-10-2011, 12:27 AM
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I sometimes use an old sheet - white cotton for the back of mine and applique some of the fabric used on the front onto it. I might even add a piano keys border to pull it all together. Generally though I don't fret over matching backs and fronts. Oftentimes money is an issue.
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Old 02-10-2011, 02:11 AM
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I use whatever I've got that blends well with it. I match the binding to both usually. Most times when I have to piece the back, I do add something decorative to spice it up a bit. Extra blocks, a framed strip of fabric with the recipient's name, etc.
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Old 02-10-2011, 02:18 AM
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I use 'whatever works'- sometimes it matches sometimes it contrasts but I do try to coordinate the binding.
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Old 02-10-2011, 03:02 AM
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I try to match the back, but if not, I like it to be attractive and a close match to the binding.
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Old 02-10-2011, 08:01 AM
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It depends---on lots of variables. The first one being the health and well being of my checkbook, the second being my stash and the third being the quilt that I'm working on. When I did my Wizard of Oz quilt it had W of O fabric on the back too. I'm making one for a late cousin's wife out of blocks and fabric that her late sister made and it's not going to match at all but it will be Pat's fabric so it will be okay and Mickey will love it.
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Old 02-10-2011, 10:00 AM
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i use muslin around 95% of the time. I buy 108" wide with 50% off coupon, Save my money for more fabric for tops.
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