Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
I'm not too fussy about backing fabric--R U? >

I'm not too fussy about backing fabric--R U?

I'm not too fussy about backing fabric--R U?

Old 05-30-2010, 10:59 AM
  #31  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: At my LQS
Posts: 2,326
Default

I've never pieced a back..so far. One advantage of piecing a back is that you end up with two quilts in one, interesting on both sides. I don't even think they necessarily need to be in the same color family, so long as the binding compliments both sides. :-D
JanetM is offline  
Old 05-30-2010, 11:38 AM
  #32  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 844
Default

Originally Posted by Jingleberry
It's like everything else in life - there is no right or wrong thing. Do whatever suits you and try not to run other people down for how and what they do. It,s as personal as the pattern choice for the front.
I wasn't running anyone down.. I was just curious if I'm in a minority of quilters who piece backings.
If I didn't type my original message clearly enough and others have misinterpreted what I meant I apologize.
fabric-holic is offline  
Old 05-30-2010, 12:21 PM
  #33  
Super Member
 
fireworkslover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota
Posts: 1,653
Default

I make Art Quilts, so usually they aren't as large as a quilt for a bed, but some are. Anyway, I always use some of the fabric used on the top and piece it together to get enough yardage for the back. I can't say I actually make any blocks that are the same as what was pieced for the top, but sometimes the label is made that way. All my quilts have a label, which states it's title, what it was made for or whom, my name, city, state and date completed.
fireworkslover is offline  
Old 05-30-2010, 12:39 PM
  #34  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 1,537
Default

I usually piece the back and try to coordinate the fab. Great way to use up odd/older fab I have no idea why I bought it. Sometimes if I'm lucky it will go ok with the front. Trying to use up what I have. Planning on downsizing in a year so sewing up a storm and keeping away from fab at the shops. So hard. So hard.
Julie in NM is offline  
Old 05-30-2010, 12:45 PM
  #35  
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 212
Default

When you piece the back...or put some blocks on the backing, how do you plan your quilting? Do you have to take the back into consideration, or do an all over design? (I'm still a newbie at machine quilting, trying to get better at it)
Lynn Luker is offline  
Old 05-30-2010, 12:47 PM
  #36  
Super Member
 
thismomquilts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: here! :)
Posts: 1,485
Default

I care about the back of my quilt just as much as I care for the front... I do think muslin or pieced is just fine. I love using muslin because of being able to see the stitches but will use print if I have it...
thismomquilts is offline  
Old 05-30-2010, 01:04 PM
  #37  
Super Member
 
katier825's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 7,084
Default

I like my backs to coordinate - not necessarily match - the front of the quilt. Sometimes I use one fabric, but more often I find myself piecing them. I don't mind piecing, but I do tend to plan it, rather than just sew a bunch of leftovers together. Here are some of my backs.
Attached Thumbnails attachment-75993.jpe   attachment-75994.jpe   attachment-75995.jpe  
katier825 is offline  
Old 05-30-2010, 01:52 PM
  #38  
Super Member
 
paintedquilt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,701
Default

I made a quilt top with blue squares, which I did NOT like. I used it as a backing and I love it :!: :!: sounds strange I know :oops:
paintedquilt is offline  
Old 05-30-2010, 01:52 PM
  #39  
Super Member
 
paintedquilt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,701
Default

I made a quilt top with blue squares, which I did NOT like. I used it as a backing and I love it :!: :!: sounds strange I know :oops:
paintedquilt is offline  
Old 05-30-2010, 01:54 PM
  #40  
Super Member
 
Luv Quilts and Cats's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 3,699
Default

No, I don't either. I like my backs to have different fabrics so the quilts can be used on either side if people want to. I do try to match the fabrics to the top of the quilt though, but peicing backs is a great way to use up leftover fabrics, I think.
Luv Quilts and Cats is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
emt2004
Main
27
11-16-2019 07:15 AM
Irishrose2
Main
11
06-19-2017 10:26 AM
nhweaver
Main
97
05-21-2013 11:05 AM
ube quilting
Pictures
76
08-07-2011 02:42 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter