How do you choose the backing for your quilts?

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03-03-2011, 05:54 AM

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grannie cheechee

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Originally Posted by jljack

If it's for "special" as in a gift or a raffle prize donation, I put a complimentary fabric on the back or tone on tone something or other. If it's for general use bed quilt, I use good quality muslin. No sense spending a lot of money on fabric for the back of a bed quilt that will only be used one side up!! IMHO. That's what I do.

I'm with you. The price of fabric is costloy enough without putting it on the back.

03-03-2011, 06:09 AM

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CarrieAnne

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What a beautiful quilt!

03-03-2011, 06:20 AM

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auntpatty

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beautiful quilt, love your colors! I would want to make a splash and go with a red on the back. Make it just as stunning but if you don't want it to be in compete with the top go with a solid tan.

03-03-2011, 06:27 AM

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sewTinker

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I use flannel for my backs. Usually coordinating; if not in color, then in theme.

p.s. Your quilt is absolutely Beautiful. wow...

03-03-2011, 06:33 AM

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Tinabodina

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I usually choose a fabric that had something to do with the front. One time I used the colors on the front and it had large leaves. When quilting, I outlined the leaves and the quilting turn out wonderful. The leaves acted as a template.

03-03-2011, 06:36 AM

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maryb119

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I choose a backing that looks good with the quilt top. I can't stand a muslin back. I want a pretty back.

03-03-2011, 06:44 AM

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Connie in CO

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I just finished my D9P and waiting to buy the batting and backing.I don't want to piece my backing.I haven't made a quilt since my son had his heart attack in 07.