How do you choose the backing for your quilts?
#52
I like my backings to go with the colors on the front of the quilt. As far as the quilting goes, I would do some quilting that enhanced the stars with some more intense filler in the background pieces to make the stars pop even more.
#53
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Love the quilt. I usually buy 108" backing on sale. I will use muslin many times as it is neutral. I can't see buying the same fabric for the backing as it is too expensive. If it is a quilt for judging then I would use the same fabric from the line.
#58
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Location: central California
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If I am handquilting then I will choose a fabric that makes it easier to do. If I am doing a special quilting design that will show up well on a solid cream or white then I would choose that. The wide backing fabric is wonderful if you can find one that works with the quilt (no seams to sew and no seams to quilt through). I don't like to spend top dollar on the back, though I won't go with poor quality either. I look for sale fabrics that will work even if not the perfect match.
#59
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Location: Bardstown Ky
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If I were doing it I would use a beige sheet, it will last as long as the quilt and it is also soft. I'm talking Walmart brands that aren't that thick. You could also put a piece of red across the top for turn down if you like. Just my opinion, that and a $5.00 bill will get you a cup of coffee. I use to say a dollar, but that won't buy a cup any more.
#60
The LQSs in my town all stock extra wide backing.I don't like pieced backings because I never seem to get them perfectly straight so I take the finished top to the shop and pick out the best one that is in stock and use that. If they are all chukky I wait until the new stock comes.
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