How do you choose the backing for your quilts?

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03-02-2011, 03:46 AM

#21

justlooking

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I pick a fabric that coordinates with the front, sometimes one that is in the quilt itself.

03-02-2011, 04:01 AM

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susanwilley

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I am very new to quilting and it shows. I choose backs that are very busy so that my quilting mishaps are not noticeable. I am inproving but it isn't yet good enough to be on a plain back.

03-02-2011, 05:22 AM

#23

Suzi

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelbie

I most often use a sheet for quilt backings as I always machine quilt and sheets really keep the cost down as most quilting fabric in Canada retails between $12-$18 a metre. I always buy King sized sheets when they are on sale and can often get cotton ones for $10. In my sheet bin I know I have a couple of beige/tan mottly sheets which would complement your quilt nicely. It would have to be a very special quilt (daughter's wedding) for me to even think of buying yardage for a quilt backing.

Best way to go unless the quilt is for a very special occasion ..... one rarely takes time to view the backs!

03-02-2011, 05:36 AM

#24

Cris

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Doesn't anyone use just plain muslin anymore?

03-02-2011, 05:38 AM

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SandraD

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Great quilt! I love it. I always match the back to the front. Sometimes I piece with leftover front fabric and other times I use a solid (wide) piece.

03-02-2011, 05:43 AM

#26

sharoney

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I back my quilts with a coordinating fabric, always a print, and usually one that blends with the thread I've chosen to quilt with.

03-02-2011, 06:46 AM

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#1piecemaker

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I usually prefer to use a natural colored backing. It's not white but a nice light beige color that goes with everything. Anything with color usually finds itself on the top side of my quilts.

03-02-2011, 06:56 AM

#28

Abby'smom

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I usually use sheets (bad person, horrifying the quilt police) for backing, usually a solid color from the top that will show the quilting -- I would choose white if that quilt top were mine, but red would be dramatic

03-02-2011, 07:33 AM

#29

Shirlrh

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So beautiful!!! What ever you decide it will be gorgeous! Please come back and show us the finished quilt.

03-02-2011, 07:44 AM

#30

Numa

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I often go with a completely different fabric, but with a color that will go with the binding. So it may be a patchwork on the front but the back will be a Christmas print. I like getting 2 quilts for one!lol