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

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05-31-2010, 07:58 AM

#51

Tinabodina

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I try to use a matching color of some kind; however I always use wild backing. My husband thinks I should use plain fabric, but it is part of my signature on my quilts.

05-31-2010, 09:34 AM

#52

judithb

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I have made a few, mostly lsp quilts , with pieced backing. I usually use the same fabric line so it will match. Frequently I use the same fabric as the binding. I like things to match. Have never used muslin.

05-31-2010, 01:03 PM

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Melinda in Tulsa

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I have never pieced a back, just use co-ordinating fabric. Reason being is by the time I get the top pieced, I'm ready for it to be finished and 1 piece of fabric for the back is faster!

05-31-2010, 01:10 PM

#54

judithb

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa

I have never pieced a back, just use co-ordinating fabric. Reason being is by the time I get the top pieced, I'm ready for it to be finished and 1 piece of fabric for the back is faster!

Amen!

05-31-2010, 01:25 PM

#55

dljennings

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Originally Posted by JJs

I use either wide fabric, pieced one fabric (say 5 yards of one fabric), or horrors - a sheet...
I had a woman say to me, "The back should be as good as the front - think about it, what gets the most WEAR - the front or back?".... she's right, the back is what gets the most wear...
I try to co-ordinate the front and back with regard to color and if I use a floral print (or other print) it 'goes with' what's on front - I don't want anything jarring, or incongruous... or slapdash...

there is no "horrors" to using a sheet, that's all i ever use, unless its a crip quilt, where it only takes a yard & 1/2...

i like used sheets the best, and have been known to dye them to match the quilt better....just making sure i wash it a couple times to get the dye out!

05-31-2010, 02:54 PM

#56

SandyMac

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It depends on if the quilt is a gift or its just for family :-D

05-31-2010, 03:14 PM

#57

Rose Lee

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No, I too used fabric to match for the backing, but then I got to thinking, that is fabric for another quilt. I buy the wide quality muslin and now use that for backing, except for baby quilts. If you notice the quilts you buy at the store, have a muslin backing.

05-31-2010, 03:20 PM

#58

quiltmom04

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Originally Posted by JJs

I agree. I cringe whenever I hear someone say they buy "cheap' fabric for the back of a quilt. That's what I always say - "What gets the most wear?" just like YOU said. Plus, as I pull it up over me, I like to see something interesting - that's why I piece or use wild fabric for the back.

05-31-2010, 03:55 PM

#59

maryb119

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Originally Posted by Candace

I also tend to be fussy about my backing. I match it to the fabrics in the front. I put so much work into them I'm particular that they're "just right" in my eyes. I do piece them on occasion, but if the fabric matches the front, that's fine. I but LQS quality fabric yardage on sale just for the backing in mind.

Me too. I like the back to look nice like the front does. I don't care for muslin on the back because I like the color to go with the front.

05-31-2010, 04:05 PM

#60

galvestonangel

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I have always tried to coordinate my backing fabric with the front. Because sometimes you see both sides at the same tme. I really like the pieced back quilts that someone posted. I also like the idea of putting some of the quilt fabrics on the back. I think everyone should do what they like. I read that many quilters have had good results with muslin and it it so neutral, it would go with anything. Quality fabric will go to pieces if not taken care of properly.