How do you choose the backing for your quilts?
#23
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.
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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
#30
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
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