Pieced Backing Help
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Pieced Backing Help
I've never done a pieced backing. I have 1 & 2 yd cuts of several fabrics that match the quilt top. The top is a Turning Twenty.
If you have suggestions I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Joan
If you have suggestions I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Joan
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As a long arm quilter I am starting to see more and more pieced backs. Horizontal seams are better than vertical as vertical seams are rolled up on our roller and create bulk which makes it a little more time consuming to get a smooth even back. Half inch seam allowances with a slightly smaller stitch length and pressed open produce the best results. Hope this helps.
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I spent several of my earlier years in quilting during a time when "back art" was a big deal -- there was even a book by that name; so I frequently still do a bit more piecing on the backs than many people do.
Here are some more ways to do it. (Disregard the faint pink line if it shows in the picture)
Jan in VA
Here are some more ways to do it. (Disregard the faint pink line if it shows in the picture)
Jan in VA
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As you can see I was about 5" short on enough backing. Since I was planning on quilting with straight lines, I just cut my one piece into 4 & added the stripes & the 4 square patch.
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